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Places near Katra: If you are visiting Vaishno Devi during the holy days of Navratri, you can also visit these amazing and beautiful places located about 100 km from Katra.
Best places around Katra Vaishno Devi within 100 kms: Only a few days are left for the holy festival of Navratri. Yes, this year the holy festival of Navratri will be celebrated from 3rd October to 12th October.
Vaishno Yatra is considered auspicious, but the visit to Vaishnodevi has great significance during the holy days of Navratri. Every day during Navratri, lakhs of devotees come to see Mata Vaishna.
When Vaishnavs start their journey the first stop is Katra. The climb to Vaishno Devi temple starts from Katra itself. Apart from this, when devotees return after having darshan of Mata, they also reach Katra.
If you also want to visit some amazing places after visiting Vaishnodevi, then you can visit these great places located about 100 km from Katra.
Shivkhori (Shivkhori near Katra Vaishno Devi)
When it comes to exploring any famous and popular place located around Katra or Vaishno Devi Temple, many people reach Shivkhodi first. Shivkhodi is a cave of Hindu religious importance, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Natural Shivalinga is installed in Shivkhodi cave, which is the center of faith of millions of people. It is said that all the wishes of the devotees who visit Shivghodi with Vaishno mind are fulfilled. Mother Parvati, Lord Kartikeya and Ganapati also reside in this holy cave. It is believed that the stairs of Shivkhodi cave lead directly to heaven.
Distance- The distance from Katra to Shivkhodi is approximately 98 km.
Baba Dhansar
Baba Dhansar is considered a famous, holy and nature-loving place not only in Katra but in entire Jammu. Yes, on one side there is a holy and famous Shiva temple and on the other side there is a grand and beautiful waterfall situated amidst the mountains.
There is a belief about Baba Dhansar that all the wishes of any devotee who comes here for darshan are fulfilled. Let us tell you that to reach the temple complex one has to descend about 200 meters from the hills. Karua Lake located in the temple complex is considered a very sacred lake. A river flows a few steps away from the temple, where many people will be seen bathing in summer.
Distance- The distance from Katra to Baba Dhansar is about 15 km.
Patnitop (Places to visit in Patnitop)
When it comes to any amazing and picturesque place located around Katra, the first name that comes to mind is Patnitop. Patnitop is a magnificent hill station of Jammu, which is no less than a beautiful paradise to visit.
High cloud covered mountains, dense forests and lakes and waterfalls add to the beauty of this hill station. This hill station remains covered with snow in winter. In Patnitop you can visit amazing places like Natha Top, Sky View Point, Snow View Point, Nag Temple and Kud Park. Trekking, hiking and camping can also be enjoyed in Patnitop.
Distance- The distance from Katra to Patnitop is approximately 89 km.
Natha Top (Natha Top in Jammu)
Natha Top is considered a popular tourist destination of Jammu district. Natha Top is a paradise especially for those who love nature. Local people come here every weekend for picnics.
Natha Top is known for its beauty as well as breathtaking views. A wonderful view of the surroundings can be seen from the height of Natha Top. You can also do trekking to reach the height of Natha Top. You can also do memorable photography during trekking. The place is covered with snow during monsoon.
Distance- The distance from Katra to Patnitop is approximately 94 km.
Also check out these places
There are other amazing places around Katra that you can visit. You can also visit Himkoti located at a distance of 11 km, Nava Devi Temple located at a distance of 10 km and Jyotipuram located at a distance of 30 km.
