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Visiting Katra, India


Set in the spectacular hills of the lower Himalayas, about 31 miles from Jammu, this small town serves as a jumping-off point for one of the world's great pilgrimages. Indian spiritual legend says that those who visit the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi will be granted any righteous wish they make. Devotees hike roughly eight miles to the shrine, which is located at 5,300 feet. Scenic helicopter flights also transport visitors to the site, which draws more than five million people... more » Set in the spectacular hills of the lower Himalayas, about 31 miles from Jammu, this small town serves as a jumping-off point for one of the world's great pilgrimages. Indian spiritual legend says that those who visit the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi will be granted any righteous wish they make. Devotees hike roughly eight miles to the shrine, which is located at 5,300 feet. Scenic helicopter flights also transport visitors to the site, which draws more than five million people annually. « less
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Reviews you can trust

Country Inn & Suites Vaishno

27 Dec 2009

the best hotel one can have a stay ....it is at a convinient location and also the staff is courteous and food quality is also good... more

Country Inn & Suites Vaishno

5 of 5 stars
new delhi
19 Dec 2009

it was great & memorable expereiance . we booked this hotel through tour package of irctc,co.in .. services & food provided was excellent . nice place for great enjoy with faimly. affordable rates ....more

5 of 5 stars
New Delhi
4 Dec 2008

I have visited Katra with my colleages from my college.I should say it is the best trip ever in my life.Katra is in jammu and kashmir and it took around 16 hous to reach there by road.We all booked a...more

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