The best time to visit Vaishno Devi is from October to June. The weather here is very good during this period. In such a situation, if you are planning to visit Vaishno Devi recently, then know about these beautiful places around Katra, where you can spend a great time after the darshan.
Jhajjar Kotli is one of the most popular places to visit in Katra. Here in Jhajjar Kotli, you can have a picnic. While traveling with your family, this is the best place to visit in and around Katra. It is about 15 kilometers away from Katra.
Mansar Lake is a famous picnic and pilgrimage spot, surrounded by deep forests, small gardens, temples and hills. It is 32 kilometers away from Katra and this lake is more than a mile long and half a mile wide.
Bagh-e-Bahu is a unique place to visit near Katra. It is situated about 45 kilometers away from Katra. Tawi river flows through its banks. Bagh-e-Bahu also houses India's largest underwater aquarium.
It takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to reach Patnitop from Katra. It is a hill station situated at an altitude of about 6640 feet above sea level. One can easily reach here from Jammu Srinagar Highway. Here you will get to see such views of the valleys which you have seen only in films till now. Paragliding, trekking and golfing can also be done here.
It is also known as 'Mini Gulmarg'. It takes 3 hours to reach here from Katra by road. This place surrounded by lakes, hills and forests is best for visiting. During summer, you can enjoy adrenaline-pumping activities like paragliding, hot air ballooning, and horse riding.
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