Katra is the base camp to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. The holy Hindu temple is dedicated to Shakti, located on the Trikuta mountain in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Travel Shravel offers different packages including taxi services from Jammu and Udhampur. The deity of this shrine, Vaishno Devi is also commonly known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi. The journey to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is an enchanting journey of the places where Mata Vaishnavi had spent some time while observing various spiritual disciplines and penances. The Holy Cave attracts millions of devotees every year. In fact, the number of Yatris visiting the Holy Shrine annually now exceeds one crore.
It is one of the most revered holy places in northern India. The temple is situated at an altitude of 5,200 feet, about 13 kilometers from base camp. It is the second most visited pilgrimage site in India after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple commonly known as Tirupati Balaji. Choose among the different Tour Packages which fits your travel needs.
To reach the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji, devotee either has to trek 13 Kms (one way) or he / she can opt for helicopter ride from Katra to Sanjhichatt. Facility of palanquin and muel is also there. For that you have to pay directly. Other then this one can book the battery car from Ardhkuwari to Bhawan. Before you commence your yatra do not miss to take Yatra Parchi followed by RFID Card. Without this you can not commence the yatra.
Katra itself houses a railway station by the name of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. Moreover at a distance of about 50 Kms, the nearest airport is Satwari Airport, Jammu. One can also take taxi services offered by Travel Shravel from Jammu airport. Click here to explore more for Katra Tour Packages by Travel Shravel.
