Every day, lakhs of people come from far and wide to visit the temple of Vaishno Devi Mata. Most people go back by train the next day after visiting the court of Mata Rani. But when you are going here from far away, you can also plan to visit these nearby places. If you also plan to visit Vaishno Devi, you can see many beautiful places nearby. This place is located at a distance of 50 kilometres from Vaishno Devi. You can also explore these beautiful places with your family or friends in such a situation.
Sihad Baba
Sihad Baba is about 30 kilometres from Katra. This waterfall is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, which is known for its natural beauty and religious importance. Away from the crowd, you will get a chance to spend time peacefully here. Earlier, people used to bathe under the waterfall here, but after a disaster, people were prohibited from bathing there.
Shivkhodi
In the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, Shivkhodi is a famous cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a popular religious tourist destination about 80 km from Katra. Inside this holy cave, there is a 4-foot-high Shivling. A stream of heavenly water always falls on this Shivling. You can also go here for darshan.
Mansar
The distance from Katra to Mansar is about 32 km. In such a situation, you can also visit here. Dense forests and mountains surround this place at a distance of about 37 km from Jammu city. This place is quite famous for visiting. Here you can see many places. You can explore Mansar Lake, Surinsar Lake and Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary here. You can also visit Umapati Mahadev Temple.
Himkoti
The distance from Katra to Himkoti is about 10 km. It is a very beautiful place. The natural view of this valley is very captivating. The artificial pond is one of the most popular places here. If you want to go to a beautiful and peaceful place away from the crowd, you can plan to go here.
