KATRA city information

 

KATRA city information 

Katra is a town in the Reasi district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, situated at the foot of the Trikuta Mountains, where the shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. Katra is located 24 km (15 mi) from the town of Reasi, 42 km (26 mi) from the city of Jammu and around 685 km (426 mi) north of the national capital New Delhi and is the base for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.

Katra is a small town with a population of around 9,000 people. It is a popular tourist destination, especially for Hindu pilgrims. The town is home to a number of hotels, restaurants, and shops that cater to pilgrims. Katra is also home to a number of temples, including the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.

The Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that the temple is home to a natural rock formation that is a manifestation of the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi. The temple is located at the top of a 3-km (2-mi) long trek.

Pilgrims to Katra can reach the town by train, bus, or air. The nearest airport is the Jammu Airport, which is located around 42 km (26 mi) from Katra. The nearest railway station is the Katra Railway Station, which is located in the town itself.