Mata Vaishno Devi Temple

Deity: Vaishno Devi

Locality: Katra

State/Country: Jammu and Kashmir

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Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir is a holy pilgrimage destination for the Hindus. It is located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range, 12 km away from Katra in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is one of the 108 Shaktipeeths.

Address: Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 182301
Phone: 01991 232 238

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How to Reach

Mata Vaishno Devi temple can be reached from Katra. Katra is a small but bustling town around 45 km. from Jammu. From Katra, after getting the ‘Yatra Parchi’ (Journey Slip) at Banganga point for darshan, devotees can proceed to the Bhavan.

If you want to make a travel to this place you can choose any of the following options:

By Bus

Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation buses operate to and from Jammu to Katra at regular intervals. Air-conditioned private deluxe buses and taxis are also available from Jammu to Katra.

By Air

Located at a distance of 50 kilometres, the Jammu airport is the nearest to Katra. Jammu is well-connected with major airports in India. It’s easy to get a cab from the Jammu airport to Katra as regular taxi and cab services are available.

By Train

The nearest railway station from Katra is the Udhampur railway station. Taxi and cab services are available from the railway station to Katra.