Katra Hotels

Katra Facts & Figure

Location: Katra is located 32.98? N 74.95 E
Altitude: 2500 feet above sea level
District: Udhampur
Pin Code: 182301
STD Code: 01991
Distance from Vaishno Devi shrine: 14 Km (by trek)
Distance from Jammu: 50 KMs
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu
Nearest Airport: Jammu
Road Connectivity: Well connected through National Highway no.1
Average temperature: During summer: Max- 40; Min- 20
During Winter: Max: 15; Min:03
Best Time to Visit: Any time
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Punjabi and Dogri

Clothing: During Summer (April to September) usually cotton clothing would do but it is better to take light woolens for night.Heavy woolens are a must for the remaining months (October- march).

Footwear: Canvas shoes or PU sole footwear is ideally suited.

Travel Light: Except for personal clothing and vital items like medicines etc, it do not carry any extra baggage.

Rules regarding Mobile phones and electronic gadgets: Electronic items are strictly prohibited beyond the first check post.

Items not allowed inside the Sanctum Sanctorum: No leather items like purse, hand bags or belts are allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum.

No Liquor: Do not carry any liquor with you. Even Cigarettes and Gutkha pan masalas are also not allowed.

Aarti Timings: Aarti takes place twice a day. But devotees are not allowed inside during Aarti. The timings of Aarti are 6 am to 8 am in the morning and 6 pm to 8 pm in the evening.