Overview
Katra or Vaishno Devi is a city within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. Katra is located 24 km (15 mi) from the town of Reasi, 42 km (26 mi) from the city of Jammu and around 685 km (426 mi) north of the national capital New Delhi and is the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi.
Set in the spectacular hills of the lower Himalayas, about 31 miles from Jammu, this small town serves as a jumping-off point for one of the world's great pilgrimages. Indian spiritual legend says that those who visit the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi will be granted any righteous wish they make. Devotees hike roughly eight miles to the shrine, which is located at 5,300 feet. Scenic helicopter flights also transport visitors to the site, which draws more than five million people annually.
Tour details
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Tour Type
Explore
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Price
₹6999 - ₹135000
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Categories
Destination
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Capital
Srinagar
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Language
English, Hindi, Kashmiri
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Currency
Rupees
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Time Zone
UTC+5:30
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Drives on the
Right
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Calling code
+ 91