Katra

Katra

50 kms from Jammu. This small town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta Hills. The shrine is approachable on foot along a 12 kms. Long well laid foot-path. Every year, nearly 4 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to Vaishnodeviji. Accomodation is available in Tourist Bungalows, Yatrika and a number of private hotels, beside pilgrims''sarais'.

How to Reach

By Air/Road/Rail upto Jammu and by road from Jammu. J & K SRTC runs buses and Luxury Coaches from railway station toi Katra. JKTDC has also similar arrange ments. Taxis in form of Maruti Vans, TATA Sumos and Ambassdors are also available for tourists.

Facilities

Accomodation

Tourist Banglow Telno: 01991-32009

i. New Block (Saraswati) Rs. 300.00

ii. Old Complex Rs.250.00

iii. VIP Delux Room Rs. 400.00

Tourist Retiring Center Telno: 01991-32309

i. Double Room Sakshi Inn Rs. 350.00

ii. Eight Bedded room Rs. 300.00

iii. Four Bedded Room Rs. 200.00

iv. Dormitory (for 10 PAX) Rs. 250.00

Yatri Niwas Telno: 01991-33261

i. Double bedroom Rs. 250.00

ii. Four Bedded Room (Attached bath) Rs. 350.00

iii.   4 bedded room

8 bedded room

20 bedded room

40 bedded room Rs.175 to 1200/- or Rs.35/- per head

iv. Large hall for 60 persons Rs. 20/- per head

Note: Tarrifs are subject to change.

Private Hotels

Several hotels in private sector are also offering excellent facilities for boarding and lodging. Information regarding these hotels can be acquired from Travel agents in Jammu city and JKTDC assistance at TRC counters Jammu, Katra and Railway Station Jammu.