Katra is located at a distance of 50 kms from Jammu. This small town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta Hills. The shrine is approachable on foot along a 12 kms. Long well laid foot-path. Every year, nearly 4 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to Vaishnodeviji. Accomodation is available in Tourist Bungalows, Yatrika and a number of private hotels, beside pilgrims``sarais`.

Vaishnodeviji yatra , Katra, Jammu & 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 Vasihnodeviji or Trikuta Bhagwati (alt: 5,200 ft.) has been a beacon of faith and fulfilment to millions of devotees from all over the world. The pilgrimage to the Shrine holds great significance for the pilgrims.

Where to Stay in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
At Katra accommodation to suite all pockets and preferences is available in hotels, guest houses, sarais, and hostels. The SMVD Shrine Board provides accommodation and other services en-route and near the Bhawan. The J&K TDC also offers furnished accommodation of various categories in its properties at Katra. Following is the list of various types of accommodation in the private sector at Katra.

Getting at Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
By Air / Road / Rail upto Jammu and by road from Jammu. J & K SRTC runs buses and Luxury Coaches from railway station to Katra. JKTDC has also similar arrangements. Taxis in form of Maruti Vans, TATA Sumos and Ambassdors are also available for tourists.