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Excursions from Katra: At Katra-Chintamani Temple, Aghar Jittoo, Raghunath Temple, Bhumika
Mandir, Kalika Mandir,
Deva Mai.
Shiv Khori-75 Km/46 mile motarable road, then 4 Km foot Track. This holycave nearly
300 feet long with 4 feet high naturally formed Shivling is considered second only to the
Shrine of Vaishnodevi Ji. A major festival is held here on Shivratri day. The yatries are
visiting the cave throughout the year. Pony and Palkies are available at Village
Ransoo.
Baba Dansar (10 Km/6 mile)-This holy place is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Natural Shivling is
seen there and mini water fall passes through.
Devi Pindi - 5 Km/3 mile motorable and then 4 Km/1.7 mile track.
Aghar Jitto(6 Km/2.5 mile)-Located on Reasi road has a statue of Baba Jitoo and his
daughters, is a holy place visited by locals.
Patnitop (85 Km/52 mile)-This famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau at an
altitude of 2024 meter across which the Jammu-Srinagar highway passes. Patnitop offers
beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breath taking views of the mountains of the
Chenab basin.
Sanasar(105 Km/65 mile)-A place which looks like a cup is a meadow surrounded by gigantic
conifers. A place for quite holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a golf
course. It also provides opportunities for para gliding.
Mansar Lake( 40 Km/25 mile)-A beautiful lake fringed by forest covered hills. Boating
facilities are available at the spot. Every year around Baisakhi, a food and crafts
festival is organized here by J & K Tourism.
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