Tourist Spot near to Agra

One of the most Religious & Hindu Pilgrimage destination in India , is located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Maa Vaishno Devi shrine is conveniently located from Delhi

Shri Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the oldest shrine of India , located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. The Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra. The Town Katra is 50 Kms away from Jammu and 35 Kms from District HQ Udhampur and is linked by road. The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the most popular Shrines of India.

General Information:

• 61 km north of jammu at a height of 5,200 feet above the sea level.
• Best time to visit: Through out the year, but difficult in winter.
• Climate: Cool

Attractions in Vaishno Devi:

Adhkuwari, Banganga, Geeta Mandir , Charan Paduka , Sanjhichhat , Bhawan

Places to visit:

Batote: 125 kms from Jammu Situated at an altitude of 1560 metres on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, this resort straddles the forested slopes of the Patnitop mountain range, overlooking the spectacular lie of the Chenab gorge.

Jhajjar Kotli: 35 Kms on the National Highway leading towards Srinagar is the Jhajjar Kotli Tourist Complex, built on the banks of Jhajjar rivulet. The crystal clear, cool water of Jhajjar attracts picnickers in large numbers during the summer.

Kud: 106 kms from Jammu, this popular resort is situated on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, at an altitude of 1738 metres. An ideal picnic spot this place has a bracing climate. Heavy woolens are required in winters while as light/medium clothing is required in summers.

How to Reach:

By Air: Nearest airport - Jammu (48 km from Katra [Distance of Jammu from Katra is 48 km]). Daily Flights are available from Delhi and Srinagar. These flights (Indian Airlines) connect Chandigarh & Amritsar on some days of the week.

By Rail: Nearest Railway Station - Jammu By rail, Jammu is directly connected cities like Calcutta, Delhi and Kanyakumari.

By Road: Jammu is the terminus of a large number of Inter State Bus Services. This is connected to all the major cities of India. Flights in India