10 Add On Tourist Spots On Vaishno Devi Trip

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 29, 2023

1. Baba Dhansar

This is a beautiful place where you can see a natural spring, a waterfall, and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located about 15 km from Katra, the base camp for Vaishno Devi.

2. Sanasar

This is a picturesque hill station that is known as the mini Gulmarg of Jammu. It is located about 17 km from Patnitop, another popular hill station near Katra. Sanasar offers a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains, green meadows, and pine forests.

3. Bagh-e-Bahu

This is a beautiful garden that is located on the banks of the Tawi River in Jammu city. It is inspired by the Mughal gardens and has fountains, terraces, flowers, and trees.

4. Ranbireshwar Temple

This is an ancient temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Jammu city. It was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AD and has a magnificent architecture.

5. Krimchi Temples

These are a group of ancient temples that are located near Udhampur, about 60 km from Katra. They are believed to be the oldest temples in Jammu and Kashmir and date back to the 8th-9th century AD.

6. Dera Baba Banda

This is a historical and religious place that is located near Reasi, about 30 km from Katra. It is the samadhi (tomb) of Baba Banda Bahadur, a Sikh warrior and saint who fought against the Mughal Empire.

7. Nau Devi Temple

This is a temple that is dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Durga and is located near Katra. It is also known as Navratra Mandir or Navdurga Mandir and has nine caves that house the idols of the goddesses.

8. Jhajjar Kotli

This is a scenic spot that is located on the banks of the Jhajjar River near Katra. It is a popular picnic spot for locals and tourists alike, as it offers a refreshing view of the river and the surrounding hills.

9. Mahamaya Temple

This is a temple that is dedicated to Goddess Mahamaya and is located in Jammu city. It is situated on a hillock overlooking the Tawi River and has a history of over 1400 years.

10. Agar Jitoo

This is a place that is associated with the legend of Vaishno Devi and is located near Katra. It is the place where Shridhar, a devotee of Vaishno Devi, lived and where his daughter was married to Agar Jitoo, a poor man.

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