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Entry# 2399570-0
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SVDK/SMVD Katra (3 PFs)
Local Name: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
श्री माता वैष्णो देवी कटड़ा
شری ماتا ویشنو دیوی کٹرا

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 07 (09:52)
SMVD Katra Railway Station, located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is the primary railhead for pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. The station boasts 5 platforms and offers amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. Its strategic location near the base camp for the pilgrimage makes it a bustling hub for tourists and devotees alike.

Tourism

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: The main pilgrimage site, a holy shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi.
Baba Balak Nath Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Baba Balak Nath.
Katra Temple: A local temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located within Katra town.
The Shiv Khori Temple: A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated near Katra.
The Mahamaya Temple: A temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mahamaya, offering panoramic views of the valley.

Food

The Dhaba: Offers traditional North Indian vegetarian dishes and snacks at affordable prices.
The Katra Restaurant: A popular choice for vegetarian thalis and a wide selection of North Indian cuisine.
The Vaishno Devi Cafe: Serves delicious vegetarian snacks, sandwiches, and juices.
The Green Kitchen: Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including South Indian dishes and salads.
The Vegetarian Paradise: A pure vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, including Chinese and Punjabi.

Station Address

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Railway Rd, Katra, District: Reasi. Pin: 182301.
State: Jammu and Kashmir

Elevation: 814 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Firozpur


Number of Platforms: 3
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 25
Number of Terminating Trains: 25
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Rating: 5.0/5 (488 votes)
cleanliness - excellent (63)
porters/escalators - excellent (62)
food - excellent (61)
transportation - excellent (60)
lodging - excellent (60)
railfanning - excellent (62)
sightseeing - excellent (60)
safety - excellent (60)

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Mar 14 2014 (14:20)   SVDK/SMVD Katra (3 PFs)
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Lift Is Operating At Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station
The Ground Floor of Katra railway station has Current reservation,Second Class booking, Train enquiry section, Pilgrim guide Tourist assistance, VIP lounge, Cloak Room, abheek room,charchit bowling alley,Waiting hall, Book stall, Tea stall, Toilet blocks and Catering area and the first floor accommodate 8 retiring rooms and a cafeteria
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elevator (or lift in British English) is a type of vertical transport equipment that efficiently moves people or goods between floors (levels, decks) of a building, vessel or other structure. Elevators are generally powered by electric motors that either drive traction cables or counterweight systems like a hoist, or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a cylindrical piston like a jack.
More Pics : /blog/post/1024391

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Jan 11 2014 (12:57)   SVDK/SMVD Katra (3 PFs)
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IRCTC guest house are there at Katra Railway Station.Opened.
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Jul 13 2014 (18:36)   SVDK/SMVD Katra (3 PFs)
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Entry# 1162213            Tags  
Visit
click here
for online booking of Rooms at Katra, Sanjichatt, Adukvari and Bhavan.
Make sure you plan 2 months in advance.
Online Booking of Rooms and Chopper services start exactly 60 days in advance
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at 00:00 hrs. Booking of Rooms will be exhausted even faster than Tatkal tickets. So you need to be lucky to book rooms online.
HDFC Debit card is most convenient payment mode.

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Info is correct but even if u try to book rooms at midnight exactly, even then its almost impossible. Handfull of rooms.
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Nov 06 2014 (19:42)
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what bout retiring rooms...?
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Jul 01 2014 (18:03)   SVDK/SMVD Katra (3 PFs)
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i) One Helipad Outside Kkatra Railway Station is under Progress.As Expected it Will be inaugrated on 4th.This Helipad is may Be For The Pilgrims Visting maa Vaishno Devi !!
ii) Escalators Are Opened.
iii) Same with LIFTS(Opened)
iv)Food Complex/Shopping Cente/etc Has Been Also amde.
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Yatra Parchi Registration Counter will Be also opened By 4th July
vi.) Private Hotels Are There Outside Katra R.S
vii) IRCTC Guest House(Opened)
:D
Much Awited Project is about to Open By 4Th July (More Info --> /blog/post/1152058)

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Jul 01 2014 (18:07)
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Looks like KTAR is completely ready for inauguration with all the amenities
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Jul 01 2014 (18:45)
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Helipad is for PM arriving on 4th Jul to inaugurate ....
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Jul 03 2014 (15:27)
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It's Under Construction,It's cemented !!!!
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Jul 03 2014 (16:10)
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what about the irctc guest house booking at katra?
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Jul 03 2014 (16:13)
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It has been Opened...But For Some Days It is made remain Closed For Some Days As Preparations For the arrival of Mr.Modi Are Going on..It will be opening on 4.7.2014.
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Jul 03 2014 (16:21)
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Cemented only serves for thumping landing.... else it will create the dust...
and Tarred will take time to dry ...
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Jul 03 2014 (17:55)
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Lets See ,....!
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Oct 11 2014 (14:44)
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Now Operational
Wef 4 July 2014.
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Nov 06 2014 (19:41)
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can d rooms at katra be booked online...?
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Nov 08 2014 (14:19)
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AFAIK can't be booked Online !! :)
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Nov 09 2014 (21:06)
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thx
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Nov 09 2014 (21:07)
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My Pleasure. :)
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