About Katra
Dharamshala to Katra distnce : 236 km
Estimated travel time : 6 hours
Dharamshala to Katra is one the holy route of India in the Rasai district of UT Jammu & Kashmir of India. Situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains Katra is one of the pious tourist destination of India on the bank of Banganga River. The main attraction of the place is Ma Vaishno Devi Temple.
Katra is land of grand ancient temples and beautiful palaces with an incredibly beautiful landscape. It is year round point for the magnificent religious and natural attractions that lure the tourists and devotees. Coniferous forests and gleaming streams along with the usual scenic attractions make that place paradise on the earth. It is famous for Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in India that journey starts with the Hail of Jai Mata Di. In a popular folklore slogan it is expressed that "Maan Aap Bulandi" means 'Mother Herself calls'. It is said that one visited the Holy Shrine only when Maa calls them, person need to just take one step and leave rest to her and his/her journey gets completed with the divine blessing.
Taxi from Dharamshala to Katra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Dharamshala to Katra by car is well connected through and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Dharamshala to Katra distance is 236 Km and is 6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ghurkari - Kangra Temple, Hiking Area, Nagni Mata Temple
Nurpur - Shri Navgrah Shani Dev Mandir, Jassur Shiv Mandir, Eco Park
Chhatwal - Buddha Statue, Mata Mahakali Temple, Chakki River
Branda - Mandir Mata Nagni, Sheetla Mata Mandir
Pucca Talla - Pathania Farm House, Panch Peer Dargah, Vaishno Mata Mandir
Pathankot - Ranjit Sagar Dam, Mukteshwar Temple, Nurpur Fort, Ranjit Sagar Dam, Kathgar Temple, Nagni Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Kali Mata Ka Mandir, Shani Dev Mandir, Ashapurni Mandi, Hydraulic Research Station, Novelty Mall
Kathua - Sukrala Mata, Sarthal, Airwan Temple, Atal Setu, Dhaggar, Bani, Chattergala
Jammu - Bagh-E-Bahu, Shree Ranbireshwar Temple, Amar Mahal Museum, Bahu Fort, Dogra Art Museum
Nagrota - Kol Kandoli Mata Mandir, Mansar Lake, Bhimgarh Fort, Agar Jitoo, Siar Baba
Jagti - Mini Patnitop, Kali Mata Mandir, Mian Patnitop Jamwal Forest Kheri
Janakh - Cross view point, View Point Ban Toll, Jammu Srinagar Highway View Point