Green meadow with deodar trees and cottages at Patnitop under a blue sky

Places to Visit Near Katra & Jammu

Cave shrines, hill stations, lakes, forts and palaces within a day's reach of Katra — from Shiv Khori and Patnitop to the temples of Jammu.

The long walls of Bahu Fort on a wooded ridge in Jammu glowing at dusk
Heritage

Bahu Fort

Jammu's oldest fort, on a rock face above the Tawi river, home to the temple of Bave Wali Mata and terraced gardens.

Jammu About 5 km from Jammu city centre
Historical photograph of the spired temples of the Raghunath complex in Jammu
Heritage

Raghunath Temple

A celebrated temple complex in the heart of Jammu dedicated to Lord Rama, built between 1835 and 1860.

Jammu
Red brick facade of the Amar Mahal palace in Jammu with arched windows and carved stonework
Heritage

Amar Mahal Palace Museum

A red sandstone palace above the Tawi, once the residence of Raja Amar Singh, now a museum of Pahari paintings and royal heritage.

Jammu
The steel arch of the Chenab rail bridge spanning a deep river gorge between mountains in Reasi district
Heritage

Chenab Rail Bridge

A landmark railway arch high above the Chenab river in Reasi district, crossed by trains between Katra and the Kashmir valley.

Reasi district

Planning day trips

  • Hire a taxi for the day from Katra or Jammu, and agree the route, stops and waiting time in advance. See the taxi directory.
  • Hill roads are slow. Distances in kilometres understate travel times.
  • Hill stations like Patnitop can get heavy snow in winter, which can close roads.