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.
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