Dharamshalas & Shrine Board Accommodation

Economical accommodation run by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in Jammu, Katra and on the mountain, plus free rest halls along the route.

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Shrine Board accommodation

Kalika Dham (Shrine Board), Jammu

Shrine Board accommodation near Jammu railway station with AC rooms and AC dormitories.

Near Jammu railway station, Jammu Budget
Shrine Board accommodation

Niharika Complex (Shrine Board), Katra

Shrine Board accommodation with double and four-bedded AC rooms near the main bus stand, plus the Enquiry & Reservation counter.

Near main bus stand, Katra Mid-range
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Trikuta Bhawan (Shrine Board), Katra

A large Shrine Board dormitory building near the second Yatra Registration Counter (YRC-II).

Near YRC-II, Udhampur Road, Katra Budget
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Vaishnavi Dham (Shrine Board), Jammu

Shrine Board accommodation near Jammu railway station with AC rooms, suites and dormitory beds.

Near Jammu railway station, Jammu Mid-range

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Shrine Board accommodation by location

Location Complexes (as listed by the Shrine Board)
Jammu (near railway station) Vaishnavi Dham, Saraswati Dham, Kalika Dham
Katra Niharika, Shakti Bhawan and Ashirwad Bhawan (bus stand area); Trikuta Bhawan (near YRC-II); Spiritual Growth Centre (near Asia Chowk)
Adhkuwari Sharda Bhawan, Shailputri Bhawan
Sanjichhat Mangla Bhawan
Bhawan Main Bhawan Complex, Vaishnavi & Gouri Bhawan, Manokamana Bhawan

Room types include double and four-bedded rooms, suites, huts and dormitory beds. Tariffs change, so check the official portal.

Free accommodation

  • Free halls at Adhkuwari, Sanjichhat and the Bhawan, first come, first served, with toilets nearby. Pilgrims may stay the night.
  • During heavy rush, free accommodation is also arranged at the Niharika complex in Katra and in sheds near YRC-II.
  • Blankets are issued free against a refundable deposit.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Katra?

Near the main bus stand if you want to walk to the registration counter and start early, or near the railway station if you arrive late. Shrine Board accommodation is available in Katra, on the mountain and in Jammu. See Hotels & stay.

How do I book Shrine Board accommodation?

On the Shrine Board's official online portal, or at the reception and reservation counters (for example at the Niharika complex in Katra), subject to availability.

Is there free accommodation on the Yatra?

Yes. Free halls at Adhkuwari, Sanjichhat and the Bhawan are available on a first-come, first-served basis. During heavy rush, free accommodation is also arranged in Katra.