About Katra, Jammu and Kashmir :: Katra Town, lying in the foot of Trikuta Mountains, 48 kms. from Jammu, serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, which is approachable on foot along a 13 kms long well laid footpath. Every year, more than 4.5 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to the holy shrine.
The cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi ji or Trikuta Bhagwati (alt: 5,200 ft.) has been a beacon of faith and fulfillment to millions of devotees from all over the world. The pilgrimage to the Shrine holds great significance for the pilgrims.
Climate of Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Situated at a height of only 300 meters, Katra, Jammu has the three-season weather typical of the Indian plains. The best time of year in Katra, Jammu is the cool season from early October to about February-March. In October, immediately after the monsoon finishes, the weather will be cool and fresh, the skies clear and dust free. Later in the cool season, December and January in particular, it can get quite crisp with temperatures as low as 50 C at night.
In February-March the temperature starts to climb as you enter the hot season. By April, May and June it gets uncomfortably hot and dry. Since there has been no rain for some time the air is very dusty and the temperature scarcely seems to drop at night. Towards the end of the hot season the mercury sill sit at 400 C or above for days on end. Finally, the monsoon arrives around the beginning of July; the dust is immediately cleared out of the air although for some time the temperature change is merely from hot and dry to hot and sticky.
HOTELS IN KATRA LIST
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Vaishno, both business and leisure travelers will enjoy convenient amenities, great services and scenic views of the lush India landscape and Himalayan mountains. With meeting space, an outdoor pool, spa and restaurant….[View More]
Atithi International Hotel,Katra , Katra 
Hotel Atithi International is located In the heart of holy shrine on jammu road just 05 minute walking distance from Yatra slip counter/ General Bus Stand .Hotel Atithi International is located on Jammu Road in Katra….[View More]
Hotel Shree Hari Niwas, was founded in 2007. Hotel Shree Hari Nivas is located In the heart of holy shrine on Katra Located just Opp ICICI bank Katra . Hotel Shree Hari Niwas is built around a unique concept that provides facilities to meet the key needs of today’s traveller.[View More]
Hotel Asia Vaishno Devi , Katra
Hotel Asia Vaishno Devi located in the heart of the city just few steps away from the main bus stand. This is the only hotel in Katra which offer three- star luxury combined with warm and traditional hospitality. Which makes this hotel popular among both business and the leisure traveler.[View More]
The White Hotel is located In the heart of holy shrine on Katra Located just 250 metres from the Katra Toll Barrier on Reasi Road in Katra.The White Hotel Katra has 200 centrally air-conditioned guest rooms category of Executive, Suite, Deluxe, Club Private Deluxe, Terrace, Club and Presidential Suite.[View More]
Hotel Mayur Katra over looking Trikuta Hills. The Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, greets you with a heart stealing and tradition of royal hospitality. Hotel Mayur in Katra offers guests budget accommodation whenever they visit this town. The comfortable rooms of the hotel ensure that guests will be well taken care of.[View More]
Gupta Palace Hotel , Katra [Budget Hotel]
Hotel Gupta Palace is located at the “GATEWAY” to magnificent KATRA town and our repeat guests regard staying here as sure call of the Goddess (Mata Ka Bulawa). The hotel provides accommodation in well-furnished, well appointed rooms in 3 categories, i.e. Family Room, 4 bed Room and Double Bed Room.[View More]
Hotel Kerni Palace Katra over looking Trikuta Hills. The Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, greets you with a heart stealing and tradition of royal hospitality. Hotel Kerni Palace in Katra offers guests the option of indulging in budget accommodation whenever they visit this town.[View More]
Atul Regency, Katra Located on the Jammu Road, Hotel Atul Regency lies just 250 metres from the bus stand and Yatra Registration Office. Jammu Railway Station, at 52 km is the nearest railhead while the Jammu Airport is 55 km away…[View More]
Hotel Sahil,Katra offers comfortable accommodation in 25 well furnished rooms that are divided into 4 Non Air Conditioned Deluxe Double rooms, 18 Air Conditioned Super Deluxe Double rooms, 1 Non Air Conditioned Deluxe Family Room and 2 Non Air Conditioned Deluxe Family rooms.[View More]
