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.

Pilgrims climbing stone steps beside rock walls and buildings at Shiv Khori in Reasi district
Pilgrimage

Shiv Khori

A revered cave shrine of Lord Shiva in Reasi district, reached by a walk of a few kilometres from the base at Ransoo — a popular day trip from Katra.

Reasi district About 80 km from Katra by road (sources vary)
Pilgrimage

Kol Kandoli Temple, Nagrota

A temple near Nagrota that tradition associates with the Pandavas and with Mata Vaishno Devi. Some pilgrims stop here on the way to Katra.

Jammu 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.