 Katra: Explore The Devotional City In Jammu $ Kashmir!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

The charming village of Katra, surrounded by the mighty Himalayas, is a feast for the senses due to its awe-inspiring natural beauty and spiritual significance.

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Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Temple

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Ban Ganga

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Raghunath Temple

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Charan Paduka

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Himkoti

[{"selector":"#anim-05b006d6-5d92-4372-8570-65c71587cbcd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-6.750000049013942%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":10000,"fill":"forwards"}] Himkoti is a stunning hill station in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. The hill station offers a breathtaking view of Vaishno Devi.

Bhairon Mandir

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Baba Dhansar

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Trikuta Parvat

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Baag-e-Bahu

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Sanasar

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Jhajjar Kotli

[{"selector":"#anim-26055d68-c30e-4504-a5bf-084323457a0e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(63.340517018930996%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":12000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Jhajjar Kotli is a picturesque village 35 km from Katra. The settlement in the Shivalik mountain is a peaceful retreat from city life. Read More