Places to visit in Katra

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Places to Visit in Katra

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  • Shrikant H
    Navi Mumbai, India2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Felt blissful at Mata Rani Darbar.Since visiting for many years could see lots of change at Katra.Very much glad & appreciate the change overall the experience was great.Jai Mata Di.🙏🙏
    Written 3 February 2024
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  • Kapil Sood
    Bengaluru, India168 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the most sacred shrine for Hindus. The peace & pleasure that you'll get doing Devi Maa Darshans here is unparalleled. This place can get very crowded hence I'm sharing few useful tips for people who'd like to visit here.
    Tips:
    1. Try and book special darshans in advance on the official website.
    2. There is Aarti twice in the day, at 6am in the morning and 7pm in the evening. Timings change a bit during winter months so pls check exact time.
    3. There are two kinds of Darshan tickets during Aarti, the booking opens 60 days in advance for both:
    i. "Attka aarti" and the charge is Rs.2000/- per person. There are quite a few tickets available so if you book a few weeks in advance you'll get these tickets. In this ticket you first sit in front of the main goofa (entrance) and there is very nice pooja and bhajans for approx 1.5 hrs and then you will be taken inside the main cave for Darshans. This is what you can see on "MH One Shraddha channel" live every day.
    ii. "SSVP" (Shradha Suman Vishesh Puja) is the other Darshan where the charge is Rs.26000/- per person. There are only 5 tickets per aarti for this and hence they get booked very fast. In this ticket you attend the above aarti but in between you are taken inside the main cave for Darshans and you are right in front of Devi Maa for approx 35 - 40 min. This is soul satisfying Darshan and I'd recommend everyone who can afford this to do these Darshans. Do remember that the amount you are paying is basically a donation which is being put to good use by the Shrine Board. Also, what is included with this ticket is chopper ride from Katra to Bhawan and back, stay in a very good room at the Bhawan (as well as Katra if you want), meals at Bhawan and special Parshad! Do these Darshans once and you'll be very pleased.
    4. Weekdays are definitely less crowded than the weekends.
    5. This yatra entails fair bit of walk, approx 10 Kms one way so be aware. You can reduce this to just 2.5 kms by taking the chopper or 5kms by taking a battery operated car. There are pony & palki available too for the old and kids. Pitthu (porters) are available too to carry your luggage.

    We have been visiting this place nearly once a year and each time come back with renewed enthusiasm. Shrine Board has been doing an excellent job of continually building / improving and maintaining this place.
    Written 14 October 2023
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  • rashmi k
    Chennai (Madras), India78 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best way to reach this place from Bhawan is through rope way. Horses are also available. Closest point to this is sanchichaat. View point is awesome and the valley view from here is really mesmerizing. Monkey menace is only negative point
    Written 14 February 2023
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  • rashmi k
    Chennai (Madras), India78 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We could feel positive vibration as soon as we reached the place. Sound of water flowing took us to another world. Colour of water was completely different and this all indicates the presence of divine energy. The cave temple was very beautiful.
    Written 14 February 2023
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  • kamal0309
    Mumbai, India100 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This shopping mall has all the products of local produce. The shops sell dryfriuts and specailize in walnuts and badam and saffron. Woolen wear is also an important item during winters.
    Written 13 December 2018
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  • GlobalTraveller3
    Mumbai, India33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Station is clean and neat.
    Very well maintained
    Very specious entrance.
    Convenient location from Katra main city
    Written 10 January 2023
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  • hussaincalcuttawala
    Banswara, India3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing tour organized by dharika tourism...tour operator help us si much in whole journey...and give us best hospitality...will travel more with dharika tourism in future also.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • sanjkarve
    Mumbai, India140 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was given the reference of North Yatra by a friend. Being a travel agency based away from my home town I was a little apprehensive about booking through them. Also I wanted to visit Lucknow, Naimisharanya, Ayodhya, Vindhyavasini, Prayagraj and Varanasi.

    I spoke to Mr Rajaji on phone about our requirements and the fact that we were two couples travelling. He was very upfront about the services that he would provide and the need to add one more day to avoid it being hectic. I found his suggestions very realistic and decided to book through him for us.

    He sent us a detailed itinerary for our approval and we were surprised to see that he had added some more sightseeing places in addition to our wishlist.

    On our Arrival at Lucknow we were well received by the Driver who was skillfull and very methodical and safe on the Road. The Vehicle provided was Clean and Comfortable for four people with luggage. The driver was polite and was always available on time to meet all our requirements.

    The Hotels selected at all places were in a Safe and Centrally located place. The Hotels has clean rooms and all the basic necessities provided. The staff was helpful and friendly. The food at all the places was tasty and well prepared.

    The entire itinerary was well planned and executed with the result that not even once did we feel tired and fatigued. Mr Rajaji was always available on phone to sort out any problems, which there were none.

    I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Northyatra to everyone, and I for sure would use their services again
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Praveen G
    New Delhi, India141 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must try out the tasty Chana Poori at Jagan Sweets when you are in Katra. One of our choice in breakfast at early morning. Poori size is big and little oily, chana is very tasty. Please order only One Poori or as per your cravings.
    Written 9 December 2021
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  • Quest08815303218
    Falakata, India1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We organised a complete Himachal tour , for our family and friends , a group of 16 people and visited Chandigarh - Shimla - Manali -Dharamshala -Dalhousie- Amritsar . The trip was for 12 days and would give my compliments to Sanaya Tours for a wonderful planning and execution of the trip .The minutest of the details were taken care of by the very professional and efficient team of Sanaya Tours . Special thanks to Sanaya Tour and it's best travel agents in Katra Mr. Anilji for customising a wonderful itinerary .may be booking contact Anil sharma 9906356239
    9622083165
    Jai mata di.
    Written 23 November 2023
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  • bhagwan Dass
    Jammu City, India4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We made a plain for katra Vaishno devi and kashmir, search many travel agent online, but finally we finalised your trip with Travel 69, and they made it awesome and memerial, Everything from Hotel to Driver was perfect
    Strongly recommended
    Regards
    Written 26 February 2024
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  • GoPlaces50234853560
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best trip to kashmir
    It's my first with my family
    5 nights 6 days packages to kashmir
    Mr Arun sharma guide me full trip give me best rates

    Driver so helpfull guide me full trip
    Hotels are neat and clean rooms
    Written 25 December 2023
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