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Local Name: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
श्री माता वैष्णो देवी कटड़ा
شری ماتا ویشنو دیوی کٹرا

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Updated: Sep 07 (09:52)
SMVD Katra Railway Station, located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is the primary railhead for pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. The station boasts 5 platforms and offers amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. Its strategic location near the base camp for the pilgrimage makes it a bustling hub for tourists and devotees alike.

Tourism

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: The main pilgrimage site, a holy shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi.
Baba Balak Nath Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Baba Balak Nath.
Katra Temple: A local temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located within Katra town.
The Shiv Khori Temple: A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated near Katra.
The Mahamaya Temple: A temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mahamaya, offering panoramic views of the valley.

Food

The Dhaba: Offers traditional North Indian vegetarian dishes and snacks at affordable prices.
The Katra Restaurant: A popular choice for vegetarian thalis and a wide selection of North Indian cuisine.
The Vaishno Devi Cafe: Serves delicious vegetarian snacks, sandwiches, and juices.
The Green Kitchen: Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including South Indian dishes and salads.
The Vegetarian Paradise: A pure vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, including Chinese and Punjabi.
Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 21
Number of Terminating Trains: 21

Station Address

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Railway Rd, Katra, District: Reasi. Pin: 182301.
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Elevation: 814 m above sea level
Type: Terminus
Category: NSG-2
Zone: NR/Northern
Division: Firozpur
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Dec 09 (11:37) Seven-Point Memorandum Submitted to Railway Minister at Barhni Station Inauguration
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व्यापारियों और सभासदों ने रेल राज्यमंत्री रवनीत सिंह को सौंपा ज्ञापन

During the inauguration of a washing pit at Barhni railway station, Railway Minister Ravneet Singh received a seven-point memorandum from a delegation of Uttar Pradesh industry and trade representatives. The memorandum requested expansion of the railway station, regularization of train numbers 09658 and 09657 (Ajmer-Barhni), a new train route from...
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Barhni to Katra, expansion of Mudila bridge, reservation on the Bahraich-Varanasi train, and stoppage of Antyodaya and Champaran Delhi Humsafar trains at Barhni.

Barhni railway station pe washing pit ke inauguration ke doran, Rail Mantri Ravneet Singh ko Uttar Pradesh ke industry aur vyapar ke representatives ke ek delegation ne ek saat-sutri memorandum diya. Isme railway station ka vistar, train number 09658 aur 09657 (Ajmer se Barhni) ko regular karne, Barhni se Katra...
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ke liye train, Mudila bridge ka vistar, Bahraich se Varanasi jaane wali train mein reservation, aur Antyodaya aur Champaran Delhi Humsafar trains ka Barhni mein thaharav ki maang ki gayi hai.
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Dhullu's push for direct trains from Dhanbad to key cities hailed

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Yeh text Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. ka copyright notice hai, jismein yeh bataya gaya hai ki saare rights reserve hain. Reprint rights ke liye Times Syndication Service se contact karein.
Dec 04 (06:38) Dhanbad MP Demands New Train Services to Four Major Cities
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सांसद ने वैष्णो देवी, दिल्ली, वेल्लोर और बेंगलुरु के लिए मांगी ट्रेन

Dhul Mahto, MP from Dhanbad, raised the issue of inadequate train connectivity from Dhanbad in the Lok Sabha. He appealed for direct train services from Dhanbad to Vaishno Devi, Delhi, Vellore, and Bengaluru. He highlighted the significant number of people traveling from Dhanbad and surrounding areas to these destinations for...
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religious pilgrimage (Vaishno Devi), medical treatment (Vellore), education (Bengaluru), and general travel (Delhi). Mahto had previously raised these demands with the Railway Minister.

Dhanbad ke Sansad Dhulu Mahto ne Lok Sabha mein Dhanbad se train service ki kami ka issue uthaya. Unhone appeal kiya ki Dhanbad se Vaishno Devi, Delhi, Vellore aur Bengaluru ke liye direct trains chalu ki jaaye. Unhone bataya ki kai log religious reasons (Vaishno Devi), medical treatment (Vellore), education...
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(Bengaluru) aur general travel (Delhi) ke liye Dhanbad se in jagahon pe jaate hain. Mahto pehle bhi Rail Mantri se yeh baat kar chuke hain.
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Nov 21 (18:39) New Jammu Railway Division Announced to Boost Regional Connectivity
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced a new railway division in Jammu under Northern Railways. This aims to improve passenger and freight services, decongest existing divisions, and boost operational efficiency in the region. The new division will enhance connectivity, especially in remote areas, fostering economic growth and tourism. This initiative...
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aligns with the Indian Railways' commitment to modernizing its network and improving the region's quality of life.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh ne Jammu mein ek nayi railway division banane ka announcement kiya hai, jo ki Northern Railways ke under aayega. Iska matlab hai passenger aur freight services mein improvement, existing divisions ka decongestion, aur region mein operational efficiency mein badhao. Yeh nayi division connectivity ko improve...
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karega, khass karke door-daraaz ilaakon mein, economic growth aur tourism ko boost karega. Yeh initiative Indian Railways ke network ko modernize karne aur region ki quality of life ko improve karne ki commitment ke saath align hai.
Nov 18 (10:19) Railway track from Reasi to Katra to be ready by December 20
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Railway track from Reasi to Katra to be ready by December 20
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