Looking for the Vaishnodevi trip this season? Of course, the 'bulava' from Mata has arrived. You should plan a trip with your family this yatra season. The crown jewel of Indian states, Kashmir, has its own beauty during autumns. Plus, you are on pilgrimage to Vaishnodevi temple – just nothing like that. If we could advise someone on their holy pilgrimage trip, we would recommend to visit the holy temple of Goddess every year after year. After all, “chalobulavaaayahai, mata ne bulayahai”.
But are you worried that are there any pure veg hotels in Katra – the downtown for the Vaishnodeviyatra.
Here we have collated a list of five pure veg hotels in Katra, Jammu:
1.Pooja VaishnoDhaba
Arguably your best bet for the authentic Indian vegetarian food in Katra, Jammu. Established in 1997, it goes by the saying that “If you are in Katra and if you love food, you have to visit Pooja VaishnoDhaba.” A complete family dhaba restaurant with complete vegetarian food. It provides you South Indian, Gujarati and Chinese cuisines. The authentic and hygienic food is the hallmark of this hotel. You can see this hotel if you are standing at the Katra Bus Stand. The railway station is just 5 minutes walking from this hotel. So, if you are just out of train in Katra, and looking for some relishing veg food, head towards Pooja VaishnoDhaba.
2.Madhuban, Hotel Chinar
If you are looking for some pure veg hotels on the Katra Jammu road, hotel Madhuban serves your purpose well. The food quality has been rated well by a number of customers. The staff and service is also hospitable. However, it can around 15 minutes of waiting time because hotel is generally crowded since it is located in the main market. Off late, there have been some hygiene issues. When on the go, please ensure that you carry some handy cash because some hotels in Katra accepts only cash. Contact info: 01991 234 409.
3.SagarRatna
SagarRatna is one of the popular veg restaurants located in Katra. It is on Subhash Road near main bus stand. Very typical South Indian thali, along with some Gujarati and Jain thalis. If you are in veg and in Katra, and if you won't find anything else, hotel SagarRatna will always come to the rescue. Since it is located at the prime spot, it is always crowded. The food is also of decent quality, but mostly it is self-service as the hotel is facing understaff.
4.ManoranjanDhaba
As the name suggests, the hotel is pure entertainment. Most of the major hotels in Katra are vegetarian friendly, but this small dhaba gives you a feel of eating out of your town. As with the case with all the hotels locates in main market in Katra, ManoranjanDhaba is usually crowded during peak hours. The hotel is comparatively economical other pure veg hotels in Katra.
5.Punjabi Haveli
The hotel is located on the Jammu Katra road serving a reasonable Punjabi dishes. One can stop here for having a full meal on the Katra-Jammu (or vice-versa) journey. The Punjabi thali is the speciality of this hotel. Also try AmritsariKulcha if you visit here.
Martin Wynn
