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Katra
Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is popularly known, is a small town in Reasi district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. It is located 42 km from the city of Jammu.
Welcome to Jammu, the winter capital of Indian State Jammu and Kashmir. Arrive at Jammu airport and proceed to Katra, the base point of Vaishnodevi. Arrive at Katra and check into your hotel. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight at Katra.
Today early morning begin your journey by foot to Vaishnodevi Temple, a trek of total 28 kms. Later return to your hotel in Katra. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Katra.
After early breakfast, go for an excursion to Shivkhori temple, which is around 70 kms and takes 3 hrs each way to reach. Shivkhori means the cave of Lord Shiva. While driving to the holy place, you will also visit two holy spots enroute. The first one is Aghar Jitto (6 kms from Katra), which is the shrine of revolutionary Baba Jitto. Next visit the shrine of Nau Deviyan (10 kms from Katra). On reaching Shivkhori, you will be dropped at the starting point of the yatra to the Shivling which is around 4 kms steep walk. The yatra and darshan can take anytime between 1.5 to 3 hours. After darshan, return back to the starting point and get transferred back to the hotel.
After the breakfast, drive to Patnitop (80 Kms). Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the evening visit Nag Temple & Padora Enclave. You may hire a pony to take a trip through the Pine trees and do not forget to take a camera along for memorable photography. Overnight stay at the hotel in Katra.
After breakfast proceed to Jammu Airport to board flight to your hometown Holiday Concludes. The Tour is end here but sweet journey always remain..
Katra