The most convenient place to stay is Jammu, just over 60 km away. Jammu has a number of good hotels, guest houses and inns, both private and government-owned. Katra itself has a number of guesthouses where it is possible to get a room.
For the convenience of the pilgrims, the Shrine Board offers Free as well as Rented Accommodation at Jammu, Katra and also along the Holy Track. At Jammu, accommodation is available at Vaishnavi Dham and Saraswati Dham complexes located right next to Jammu Tawi Railway Station. At Katra, accommodation is available in the Niharika complex, situated next to the main Bus Stand. Accommodation is also available at Adhkuwari, Sanjhichat and Bhawan. For the convenience of the Yatries, a number of halls have been provided at at Adhkuwari, Sanjichhat & Bhawan. Pilgrims can take rest here while waiting for their turn for the Darshans of the Holy Goddess or before proceeding further. These halls are available free of cost but their availability is on a first come first served basis. Pilgrims can also spend the night in these halls. Toilet facilities have been made available here.
For the convenience of the pilgrims, Blanket Stores, Toilet Blocks, Bhojanalayas & Catering Units and a Medical Aid Centre have been opened up in the near vicinity of these accommodations units.
Along the 13 km climb from Katra to Vaishno Devi are a number of shelters where pilgrims can rest for a while. Ardhkunwari, Sanji Chhat (4.5 km short of the shrine), and the Bhawan have accommodation, though limited. Accommodation is always at a premium, so if you plan to stay overnight along the route to Vaishno Devi, it’s essential to make reservations beforehand.
Teashops and snack bars dot the route leading to the shrine; these serve only vegetarian food.
Further information and help regarding visits to the Vaishno Devi shrine can be obtained from the Shrine Board in Jammu (Tel: 0191-2433742).
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