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Places in & Around

Places in & Around

Places in & Around Hotel Van Durga Villas & Suites , Katra

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi

Dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Vaishno Devi, this temple is situated in Katra and is visited by devotees from across the country.  The hotel is located 6 kms from the base camp or the starting point of the Yatra.

Picnic at Jhajjhar Kotli

Jhajjar Kotli is a peaceful spot located just 15 kms from Katra on the NH 1A.  This spot is ideal for picnics and attracts many people visiting Katra.  Enjoy the crystal-clear water and the pebbled banks alongside the river that add to the beauty of the landscape.  Spend the perfect afternoon with your family as you get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the relaxed environs of Jhajjar Kotli.  This spot is just a 20 minute drive from Van Durga Villas.

3. Shopping for Gifts & Souvenirs

With Katra becoming popular as a religious centre, the Lavanya Shopping Complex emerged as a one-stop-shop for all requirements.  Located near the Railway Road, this shopping complex caters to the spiritual tourists visiting the Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine.  This complex houses many shops selling traditional Kashmiri handicrafts, Pashmina stoles and shawls, papier mache knick knacks, walnut wood carvings as well as the famous Kashmiri spices.  This complex is just 600 metres from the hotel. 

Deva Mai Mandir

Situated about 19 kms away from Vaishno Devi Temple, Deva Mai Mandir is believed to be the area where Goddess Viashno Devi meditated. The temple is situated about 2 kms from the hotel.

Dera Baba Banda

Dera Baba Banda is a 300 year old complex with a Gurudwara, built by the ‘Saint-soldier’ Baba Banda Bairaagi. The temple is situated about 9.3 kms away from the hotel.

Baba Dhansar

This holy place is nestled at Karua Jheel (Pond) near village Karua. The pilgrimage is known for the temple of Baba Dhansar and a cave of Lord Shiva. Baba Dhansar is situated about 15.4 kms away from the hotel.

Nau Devi Temple

Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this temple houses a Shiva Linga and the other the Nau Devis. The temple is located about 4.3 kms away from the hotel.

Agar Jitoo

The shrine of Baba Agar Jitoo, a revolutionary peasant who fought the feudal order, is situated on Reasi-Katra road, and is about 9.4 kms from the hotel.

Van Durga Villas offers a complimentary shuttle service to Banganga, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.  Please contact the Front Desk to book the service.  We also provide transportation for sightseeing or pickup and drop to the Railway Station or Jammu Airport.  (charges apply)