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Katra, also known as Katra Vaishno Devi, is a city in the Reasi district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India. It is in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, about 42 km from the city of Jammu, and 35 km from Udhampur. The main attraction is the Maa Vaishno Devi temple. 32.982274.93531 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra NR is served by several long-distance trains from different parts of India, including the Jammu Mail and the Vande Bharat Express from Delhi. There's a taxi stand and a bus stand outside the station. The average taxi fare is ₹820–890.
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Multiple Options32.982274.93531 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra NR is served by several long-distance trains from different parts of India, including the Jammu Mail and the Vande Bharat Express from Delhi. There's a taxi stand and a bus stand outside the station. The average taxi fare is ₹820–890. Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan to Bhairo Baba temple - 2 km The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board which manages the temple has more details on its website. The best season to visit Vaishno Devi is October-March, as you can visit the original cave of Mata Vaishno Devi and accommodation is very cheap at that time. Most 3 star and above hotels have very good vegetarian food. There are hundreds of other restaurants in the main Katra market. On the way to Bhawan - you have many options of eating snacks and having cold and warm drinks. At some places run by the trust you can have good lunch of rice and rajma. Alcohol drinking and non-vegetarian food is prohibited on the way to Darshan....
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Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan to Bhairo Baba temple - 2 km The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board which manages the temple has more details on its website. The best season to visit Vaishno Devi is October-March, as you can visit the original cave of Mata Vaishno Devi and accommodation is very cheap at that time. Most 3 star and above hotels have very good vegetarian food. There are hundreds of other restaurants in the main Katra market. On the way to Bhawan - you have many options of eating snacks and having cold and warm drinks. At some places run by the trust you can have good lunch of rice and rajma. Alcohol drinking and non-vegetarian food is prohibited on the way to Darshan.
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a view of a city with a mountain in the background
a large white building sitting on top of a mountain
a scenic view of a mountain with a winding road
To be able to deal with cold.
a view of a small village in the mountains
Shri mata vaishno devi ardh kumari temple pic
Lost in the Fog
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Sighs of breathlessness. Misty Mountains in the Katra region in Jammu, India. Behind the clouds is the. holy temple of Maa Vaishno Devi.
a view of a city with a mountain in the background
a large white building sitting on top of a mountain
a scenic view of a mountain with a winding road