Spend Next Holidays in Patnitop.

Kashmir is known as heaven of the earth. It is the capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Lots of tourist places are present at Kashmir. Patnitop is one of them. Patnitop is a hill station. More than thousands of tourists come there to visit whole Kashmir. Patnitop is one of there favorite hill station. Hill stations are those places where you can refresh your mind, lighten up, forget your worries, and put your self into the lap of nature. Due to geographical location and the pleasant climate northern India

has a plenty of hill stations.


Patnitop is situated at the height of 2024 meters above sea level and the distance of Patnitop from Jammu & Kashmir is just 110 kilometers. Patnitop is very beautiful hill station with full of green landscapes and surrounded by dense forest. One you come here your heart never allows to leave this pleasant atmosphere. Patnitop hill station attracts visitors by its scenery and picturesque view. Lots of Patnitop hill stations all around in Patnitop. The other hill stations at Patnitop are Jammu-Katra-Vaishno Deviji, Kud-Sanasar, Patnitop-Gourikund, Sudmahadev, Mantali, but due to the pleasant climate and weather Patnitop is one of the favorite hill station of tourists. Patnitop hill station is also famous for snow fall, skating, and adventure.

Patnitop becomes more famous due to Vaishno Mata Darbar, Amaranth temple, Raghunath mandir, Jamwant gufa, etc. now the question arises that where the tourist stay. The hotels in Patnitop provide all luxuries facility which you need. The best thing which the hotels in Patnitop provide you is accommodation

. Whether you stay at any hotels in Patnitop, surely you will find the thing is homely environment with a great hospitality. Hotels in Patnitop offer you wide alternative to the visitors in there budget. You can get simple hotels, luxurious hotels, and also deluxe hotels as per your choice. Apart from these hotels 2 star and 3 star hotels are also available there.

Jammu and Other Cities in India.

There are so many hotspots in India to choose from that if you maintain a list of the same and visit the sites one after another, it will take you a lifetime! And if you consider a detailed tour, you may not even be able to cover all destinations in a lifetime. There are also countless cities and towns in India that are centres of pilgrimage. One city is Jammu; it is synonymous to the Vaishno Devi shrine. Other places of interest in Jammu include Purmandal, Manasbal Lake, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahu Fort, Peer Kho Cave, Raghunath Temple, Shivkhori and more. There is abundance of hotels in Jammu near each of the aforesaid locations. And hotels in Jammu suit the pocket of all.

The famous Vaishno Devi shrine is situated in the town of Katra in Jammu on top of the Trikuta Hills at a height of 1700 m. The cave where the shrine is located is 30 m long and just 1.5 m high. You will find shrines in three forms of the mother goddess— Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvati at the end of the cave. This pilgrimage centre attracts lakhs of tourists round the year. No matter where you come from, accommodation will never be a problem in Jammu. Right from star Hotels in Jammu, you will also find budget hotels as per your preferences.

You can also plan a trip to Jodhpur, Manali, Kanyakumari, Khajuraho, Khandala, Lonavala, Lucknow and more cities as per your choice. If you love a lush green hilly milieu, choose Manali, Khandala, Lonavala; for sculptures and architectural wonder, Khajuraho will well serve your purpose; for forts and palaces, you can choose Jodhpur; Kanyakumari will cater to your preference for beaches and wonderful sunset. There is no dearth of hotels in Jodhpur, Manali Tour Packages, hotels in Kanyakumari, hotels in Khajuraho, hotels in Khandala, hotels in Lonavala, hotels in Lucknow, and hotels in any city in India.

Visit a travel portal to have a view of the images of any of the aforementioned hotels including tariff and facilities offered.

Kashmir, heaven on earth.

The main cities to visit are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Katra. Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley and is spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. Its waterways with their own quaint lifestyle, the unique ‘Houseboat’, the blossoming gardens, water sports activities, shopping for lovingly hand-crafted souvenirs and the nearby resorts make it a cherished spot for a memorable holiday.

Gulmarg – the ‘meadow of flowers’, is an apt term indeed for this idyllic flower-laden meadow. An equally popular destination in winter, it is also known for its lush green golf course, which is the highest in the world. A must is a fun filled ride in the gondola lift through the pine-clad slopes.

Sonamarg – the ‘meadow of gold’, is situated in the Sindh Valley. The drive to Sonamarg presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside Hotels in Kashmir. Highly recommended is a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in the snow and ice.

Pahalgam – the ‘valley of shepherds’ is situated on the confluence of streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheshnag Lake. It offers wonderful treks, skiing, mountaineering and camping sites.

Katra Tour Packages is the base camp to visit the famous shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. The cave shrine of Mata Vashnodeviji or Trikuta Bhagwati has been a beacon of faith and fulfilment to millions of devotees from all over the world. Popular belief holds that anybody who walks the Himalayan trail to her abode to ask for a boon, rarely goes back disappointed.

Adventures holiday in jammu & kashmir,india.

Jammu is a predominantly Hindu town, with many temples and shrines dotting its landscape. It is also the base camp for pilgrims going up to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi.
Lying in the southwestern edge of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu city is the gateway to the Kashmir Valley. Based at the foothills of the Trikuta range of mountains, Jammu is actually two towns - the old township is perched on top of a hill and the modern town is on the banks of the River Tawi.
Jammu- the city of temples- has its own charm and grace. A land of grand ancient temples and beautiful palaces dotting the city's skyline create the ambiance of a holy and peaceful city.

Historically Speaking

According to popular legend, the ancient king Jambu Lochan established the city of Jambupura near the Bahu fort on the banks of the river Tawi. The seat of the Hindu Dogra rulers, Jammu attained its position of glory during the rule of Maharaja Gulab Singh (mid-19th century). Amongst other important
palaces and temples, the Maharaja started construction of the grand Raghunath temple complex. Completed by his son Ranbir Singh, it is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in India. The winter capital of the state shifts to Jammu between November and April.

How to get there by Air

Domestic airlines connect Jammu with Delhi, Leh and Srinagar. Auto rickshaws, taxis and MUVs are available outside the Jammu airport, or ideally you could have a rented car meet you on arrival.

How to get there by Rail

Jammu is connected by rail to Calcutta, Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Pune other important destinations in India.

How to get there by Bus

Jammu is connected via National Highway 1A, to all parts of India. The roads are well maintained all weather roads to cities like Amritsar (243 km), Chandigarh (436 km), Delhi (586 km) and Katra (48 km). J & K State Road Transport Corporation, other state roadways buses and private deluxe, air conditioned
buses link places in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh to Jammu.

Best time to Visit

Jammu has fairly hot summers, so the best time of the year to come here is between October and April.

HOTELS IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

Jammu has a share of hotels, some in the deluxe segment but more often, affordable and comfortable establishments. Jammu is a major stopover for pilgrims bound for the shrine of Vaishno Devi and many lodges, guesthouses and hotels cater to them. Some good options are Asia Jammu, Hotel in Katra Vardwan and
Fortune in Riviera and fall under the mid to upper category.

Nearby Places

The area around Jammu is rich in bio-diversity, which is given special protection in several reserved forests and wildlife sanctuaries. The Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary , 6 kms from Jammu, has some eight species of mammals and 15 avian species. They include the nilgai, barking deer, wild
boar, rhesus monkey, the Indian Mynah, blue rock pigeon, peafowl, red jungle fowl, jungle crow, golden oriole and white cheeked bulbul. Spread over 400 square kilometres at heights rising up to 4,800 metres is the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park with rare species like the musk deer and Himalayan black and brown bears. The Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary , 28 kms from Jammu, has leopards, wild boar, the langur, and birds like the red jungle fowl, chir pheasants, chakor and Indian mynah. The Surinsar - Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary in between the two lakes of Surinsar and Mansar is also a protected habitat for animal and bird species. The Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary 70 kms from Jammu on the banks of the Ujh River is noteworthy for its cheetal (axis deer) population. Spread over an area of 10 square kms, the Sanctuary has extensive bamboo plantations in addition to broad leaf trees. Vaishno Devi is a sacred cave shrine nestled in the Trikuta Mountain 61 km from Jammu. The cave is 30 metres long and just one-and-a half mt high. At the end of the cave are shrines dedicated to the three forms of the mother goddess – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvati. Pilgrims have to enter in small groups through a narrow opening and walk through ice-cold waters to reach the shrines. According to legend, the mother goddess hid in the cave while escaping a demon, whom she ultimately killed. The shrine of Vaishno Devi is approached through Katra, which lies 13 km from the shrine and is the base for the pilgrimage. From Katra, pilgrims climb one km to Banganga, where the goddess is believed to have stopped to drink water; six km further is the cave shrine of Ardhkunwari, where it is believed she meditated for nine months. The best time to visit the shrine is from March till July.

Vaishno Devi Tour Information.

The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most visited pilgrim sites in India. Situated at a height of 5,300 ft., the site is located inside a cave in a hill. This cave temple is at a distance of 61 kms from Jammu and the last 13 kms of the way have to be negotiated on foot by the yatris, as the devotees are called. Once at the entrance to the cave, the path turns into a narrow tunnel with a cold stream named the Charan Ganga running through it. The pilgrim has to wade through this to reach the sanctum sanctorum. In the cave there are images of three deities viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.

Arrive Jammu by train (rail) or by air. Meet and assist on arrival at railway station or airport and proceed straight to Katra by Car. Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel. Later proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 km Trek ) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness permits, otherwise Pony/ Palanquins/ Palki/ horse/ doli/ Helicopter are also available. Arrive at Vaishnodevi Bhawan. Wash and change before Mata Darshan. After Mata Vaishno devi Darshan, proceed for Bhaironji Darshan.

Vaishno Devi Yatra By Helicopter: Meet on arrival at airport/ Railway staion and straight drive to Helipad – Katra by car to board on Helicopter for Sanji Chhat. Departure Katra by Helicopter. Arrival Sanjichhat Onward to Bhawan by foot or Ponies Priority Darshan. After darshan leave by ponies for Sanjichhat for last Helicopter to Katra. Board your helicopter from Katra on the foothills and the flight will drop you at Sanjhi Chat, just about a stone's throw away from the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Jammu is well connected to the rest of India by air. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate daily flights to Jammu. The average flying time from New Delhi is about 80 minutes. One can also reach Jammu by rail. Jammu is connected to other parts of country on broad gauge and numerous passenger trains ply from various parts of the country to Jammu. In the peak season of summer and other holidays, the Railways introduce special trains for Jammu for the comfort of the Yatris. Many superfast trains also ply on this route and one can reach Jammu overnight from New Delhi.

Jammu is well connected through road also to rest of India. National Highway No. 1A passes through Jammu towards Srinagar. Regular bus services from all major North Indian cities are available for Jammu as well as Katra. You have reached the world's foremost resource for finding Accommodation Hotels in Katra Vaishno Devi. Popular Vaishno Devi Hotels are: Asia Vaishno Devi Hotel, Surya Palace Hotel, Bhawani Z Paradise Hotel.

Vaishno Devi Katra

The abode of the Goddess Vaishno Devi is in the Mountains of Trikuta Hills, in the Jammu and Kashmir State of Northern India

. The Goddess resides in a beautiful cave in the form of 3 'Pindis' namely, “Maha Kali”, “Maha Laxmi” and “Maha Sarawati”. The Goddess Durga is said to have killed the demon Bhairon here. The cave is at an elevation of 1,700m (5,100ft) and is 30m (93 ft) long and just 1.5m (5ft) high. There are many who journey here year after year to pay obeisance, regardless of their faith or belief, creed or class, caste or religion, for Mata Vaishno Devi transcends all such barriers.

Four objectives of human life as brought forward by Indian spiritual beliefs are—Dharm (righteousness), Kaam (Pleasure), Moksh (Knowledge) and Arth (Wealth). When people visit the holy shrine of Hotels in katra Vaishno Devi all these four blessings are conferred on them. It is believed that no one goes empty handed from the great pilgrimage of Vaishno Devi Maa.

How to Get There

Vaishno Devi is located 14-km from the town of Katra and 52-km north of Jammu. Katra is situated at 2,800 feet and takes about 2 hours to reach from Jammu by bus.

Air
The nearest airport is in Jammu, which is 48-km from Katra. There is a helicopter service that departs from the airport at Sanjhi Chat in Jammu in the morning.

Rail
The nearest railway station is in Jammu, which is well connected to all the major cities in India.

Road
There are regular buses leaving for the 52-km trip from the central bus stand in Jammu to where the road ends at Katra (2 hr). Walking From Katra it is a steep 13-km walk

Best Season

The shrine is visited throughout the year, but owing to snowfall in winter, it can get difficult. The heaviest rush is during the Navratra periods in March-April and September-October.

Where to Stay

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.

Vaishno Devi tour.

Get benefits of Vaishno Devi tour Package. This package includes transportation and accommodation

services. Drop in to see the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi – one of the holiest Mother Goddesses. The package offers plenty of hotels in Katra, yet Vaishno Devi hotels fit all kinds of budgets best. They are equipped perfectly with modern facilities and services. Their well-trained professionals promote an effort to establish a balance both between duty and responsibility. Make your stay Hotels in katra  which offer an ideal sojourn during your travel to Katra.

Katra is fast becoming a hot venue for special events. Hotels in Katra offer spacious rooms given with complimentary broadband internet which includes in-room and wireless in public areas, Currency exchange,  Barber & beauty salon, Babysitting services, Concierge, Conference and banqueting rooms, Daily newspapers and magazines (both local and international), etc.

In addition to this, executive business Centre, In-house shopping arcade with jewellery shops, fashion apparels, tailor and drugstore, Laundry and valet service, Florist, Gift shop, Limousine and transportation service, Tour counter, Fitness Centre, swimming pool, Landscaped garden with waterfall, bars and lounges etc., add more boost to your break.   

Its hospitable service has grown it in leaps and bounds even during recent times. Vaishno Devi tour package is out there to serve your every need, be it from telephone and guest reception to professional assistance. Vaishno Devi tour package is right to invigorate your body and soul. These tour packages can be availed from anywhere in the market. Its booking is open all hours i.e., 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Travelers can mail or message for Vaishno Devi tour package which include restaurant reservations, car rental arrangements and packing services.

The Vaishno Devi tour is ultimate in luxury. Devotees can find hotels in Katra even in the peak season. Each of them has its own distinct in decorative motif which reveals exemplary facets concocting both conventional and contemporary culture.