2. Bhairon Mandir

The sacred Bhairon Mandir is located at a distance of about 3kms from the Bhawan/holy cave of Vaishno Devi Mata in Katra. It is located at the adjacent hill of Trikuta. Bhairon Mandir has a havan Kund that is the major part of this sacred temple as the ashes are considered holy. According to mythology, the severed head of Bhaironath was tossed to the adjacent hill to Trikuta.

Bhairon while dying realised his mistake and asked Mata Vaishno Devi for forgiveness. Mata forgave him and gave him the boon of being worshipped by the devotees who would come to seek her blessing at the Bhawan and thus after paying a visit to Mata Vaishno Devi temple one needs to head towards the Bhairon Mandir. The holy yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi is only complete when the pilgrims pay homage at Bhairon mandir thus every pilgrim during their yatra visits Bhairon Mandir for darshan.

3. Trikuta Parvat

Trikuta Parvat is one of the holy places in Katra and is most visited by the Hindu devotees who come for the Vaishno Devi yatra. This hill is nestled at a height of around 752m and is almost 10kms away from Deoghar on the way to Dumka.

It is called Trikuta as there are three hills and tri means three. The Shravan months that is July to August witness several devote of Lord Shiva to collect bel since this region is rich in fruits and is labelled as the Garden of Shiva. One can witness the Shiva temple on this Parvat known as Trikutachal Mahadev temple. One can also head towards a cottage of Dayananda that is most famous as a picnic spot.

4. Geeta Mandir

The beautiful Geeta mandir is situated in Katra and is one of the prominent sacred places. Several Hindu pilgrims pay homage to this sacred temple. This temple is located close to Ban Ganga Bridge that has marvellous architecture. Devotees also come here to take a rest before heading towards Mata Vaishno Devi yatra. Several pilgrims visit this temple to seek blessings for the safe yatra. One can witness another holy shrine- Pratham Charan Mandir near to Geeta Mandir. One can visit this temple in the months from March to October as the weather is pleasant in these months.

5. Ban Ganga

Ban Ganga is another holy place to visit during ma Vaishno Devi yatra. The Shivalik range of the Himalayas is where the Ganga originates from.  According to the mythology, Mata Vaishno Devi was heading towards her cave one monkey was accompanying her and felt thirsty. With no water around Ma Vaishno shot an arrow in the earth due to which the Ganga sprang up and thus it got its name Ban Ganga where Ban means arrow. Bal Ganga provides relaxation to the pilgrims while trekking to Mata Vaishno Devi temple. Take a dip and feel fresh and relaxed before continuing further.

6. Baba Dhansar

Baba Dhansar is another holy place to visit in Katra. It is situated at around 13kms from Katra. One needs to climb the 100 stairs. This beautiful temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. One can witness the pretty waterfalls and rich greenery around this temple. Visit this splendid place for some peace and tranquillity.

7. Himkoti

Himkoti is a fantabulous place to explore in Katra that is considered to be the best for picnics. The surroundings, nature and the soothing environment give it’s a magical touch and thus it is one of the prominent places to explore in Katra. Take some time out from visiting pilgrimage sites to explore and witness the natural beauty of Himkoti. Head towards this serene place for spending some memorable time amidst nature.

8. Dera Baba Banda

Dera Baba Banda is one of the pilgrimage centres for Sikhs. It is one of the prominent places to visit in Katra. The complex is around 300 years old and consist of a Gurudwara constructed by Guru Gobind Singhs favourite Baba Banda Bairaagi. Witness the marvellous architecture and beautiful interior design. The gurudwara is constructed by white marble. Several devotees visit this beautiful gurudwara during the Annual Mela that is organised for three days in Vaisakhi.

9. Jhajjar Kotli

Jhajjar Kotli is one of the major tourist attractions that is located at about 15kms away from Katra. This serene place is famous for its tranquil surrounding. It is a loved picnic spot among travellers. Visit this splendid place to rejuvenate and surround yourself with soothing vibes. This place is one of the most frequented places in Katra.

10. Ranbireshwar Temple

Ranbireshwar Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is one of the prominent places in Katra. This temple is among the twelve jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva in India and is visited by several devotees who come here to seek blessings. It is crowded in the prominent festivals- Lohri, Diwali, Ram Navami and Makar Sankranti.

 

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