Located at the top of the Himalaya Mountain range, Vaishno Devi is a great pilgrimage in India that is flocked by millions of devotees every year. This great temple looks stunning from a distance view attracting tons of pilgrims from every corner of the world to catch the spectacular beauty of the city. To start your itinerary from Katra, it offers several modes to reach the shrine, either trek on foot, or hire a pony, or use the ropeway, to directly leave from the top of the mountain. If you are planning to visit Katra, knowing about the Best Hotel in Katra will be very helpful to begin your adventurous itinerary.
In this comprehensive guide, we will guide you to make your itinerary unforgettable. So, let’s dive in.
About Katra City: The Beginning of the Vaishno Devi Shrine
Nestled in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, Katra is the most picturesque city that is situated at 42 km from Jammu city, offering top tourist attractions for the visitors. A plethora of activities like white water rafting on the rushing waters of the Chenab, along with Jhajjar Kotli, on the banks of the River Jhajjar, Katara is the most beautiful spot for picnics. In the Nauva Devi temple, numerous Hindu deities are carved inside a secluded cave, captivating visitors from around the world. Aside from it, the Temple Shivkhori, which contains a shivlinga, is believed to have been created naturally with rocks and caves.
After reaching Katra, get ready to rush to the most adventurous holy yatra to Vaishno Devi. The holy shrine is counted among the 108 Saktipeeth of Mata Parvati. The Maa Vaishno Devi is believed to be an incarnation of the Goddess Durga, who resides in the cave of the mountain to hide from the Bhaironath, the devil, after a fight. Inside the Temple, Three Pindis are seen that are believed to represent the three Goddesses: Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati.
Best Hotels in Katra
Here are the top Hotel in Katra,
- AMR Hotel
Located near the Katra railway station, about 4 4-minute walk from the station, the AMR Hotel is a 3-star hotel that offers a safe and hygienic environment for visitors. It offers rooms in various categories, like Superior roo, Delux room and Delux room for families catering to the diverse needs of different tourists.
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Star Category: 3-star
Starting Price (For Night): INR 3,ooo
Location: Ground Floor, Jammu Road, near main bazaar Vaishno Devi Katra Jammu and Kashmir, 182301
- ITC Hotel Katra
Located just 3.2 km from Banganga, the ITC Hotel is the Best Hotel in Katra that welcomes tourists with majestic mountain views, offering the finest hospitality to tourists. Besides offering a spiritual vibe, the ITC Hotel has an excellent location, with contemporary amenities & delicious cuisine. From here, tourists can explore Patnitop and the Chenab River and feel the serenity.
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- Only 3.2 km from Ban Ganga - the starting point of the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.
- Located close to scenic tourist attractions
- Contemporary amenities, banqueting venues & more
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