About Jwala Devi
Katra to Jwala Devi distnce : 264 km
Estimated travel time : 6.7 hours
Katra to Jwala-Devi is very popular route for tourism, pilgrimage, and also for historians. Jwala-Devi is one of the Shaktipeeth located in the Kangra valley of the Himanchal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh is the hub of unique and mystical temples, and the Jwala Devi Temple is undoubtedly one of the most impressive. The location, view, and atmosphere create a magical atmosphere for pilgrims. The minor aspects of the temple, such as the gold-plated dome and ambience, make the temple a popular vacation spot for tourists. The temple is among The 51 Shakti Peethas scattered across various parts of the nation that represents the 9 forms of the Goddess Durga as the eternal flame. The temple is open every day of the week from 5 am until 12 pm, then between 4 pm and 8 pm. Also during March to April and September to October every year colourful fairs are held during the Navaratra celebration.
Taxi from Katra to Jwala Devi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Katra to Jwala Devi by car is well connected through NH 44 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Katra to Jwala Devi distance is 264 Km and is 6.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Nagrota - Kol Kandoli Mata Mandir, Mansar Lake, Bhimgarh Fort, Agar Jitoo, Siar Baba
Janakh - Cross view point, View Point Ban Toll, Jammu Srinagar Highway View Point
Jammu - Amar Mahal Museum and Library, Bagh-E-Bahu, Shree Ranbireshwar Temple, Shiv Temple
Vijaypur - Industrial belt houses National fertilizers limited, Gas authority of india, sugar factory etc
Ghagwal - Baba Badbhag SinghJi, Jamia Mosque
Jasrota - Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sahib, Kali Mata Temple, Fort Temple, Rani Mahal, Wildlife Sanctuary
Kathua - Dreamland Park, KK Birla Gardens
Pathankot - Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Environment Park, Shimla Pahari, Jai Maa Kali Mandir, Mata Ashapurni Ji Mandir
Nurpur - Shri Navgrah Shani Dev Mandir, Jassur Shiv Mandir, Eco Park
Kuthehr - Shiv Temple Kuther, Scinic View, Vaishno Devi Mandir
Lapiana - Baba Vadbhag Singh Gurdwara, Sidh Baba Balaknath Mandir, Hanuman Temple
Lunj - Baba Balak Nath Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Sai Baba Mandir, Devi Mata Temple
Ranital - Kangra Fort, Jai Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Ambica Devi Temple, Shree Kangra Jain Shwetambar Tirth
Paisa Khas - Hanuman Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Baba Balak Nath Temple