 Mata's cave shrine is nestled in the mighty Trikuta mountain 61 kilometres north of Jammu at a height of 5,200 feet above the sea level in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Appropriate Season : The shrine is visited all through the year, but the path is difficult during the winters due to snowfall. How to Reach... Airway :
Railway : Nearest Railway Station
- Jammu By rail, Jammu is directly connected cities like Calcutta,
Delhi and Kanyakumari. Besides, it is connected with other major cities
of the country.
Roadways : Jammu is the terminus of a large number of Inter State Bus Services. Jammu to Katra : Buses leave for Katra every 10 minutes from the main bus stand at Jammu between 5.30 am to 8.30 pm. During rush periods, additional buses are also pressed into service between Jammu and Katra. Private Taxis are also available for hire between Jammu and Katra. These can be hired from Jammu Airport, Jammu Railway Station and the Tourist Reception Centre at Jammu. Where to stay : Jammu
Katra
Sarais, managed by the Shrine Board offer free accomodation at Adhkawari, Sanjichhat and Darbar. Dharamshala, run by various organisations offer reasonable accommodation to the pilgrims. Yatris are however advised to keep themselves away from touts promising free Dharamshala accomodation.
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