Standard Room
₹1,550 per night
A cosy, well-lit room with a wardrobe and attached washroom. Best value.
Manokamna Bhawan, Katra
Rooms in the Main Bhawan Complex, about 200–720 m from the Shrine Cave. After the climb, your rest is a short walk from darshan, not another long trek away.
- 24-hour check-in and check-out
- Free cancellation until your check-in date
- Breakfast included in every room rate
Manokamna Bhawan, Main Bhawan Complex, near the Shrine Cave, Downstairs from Bhojanalaya, Reasi District, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir 182301, India
How far is the Bhawan from Katra?
Katra is where the yatra begins. Manokamna Bhawan is at the Bhawan itself, so here is the route you will climb to get to your room.
Katra
The base town. Register for your yatra here.
Banganga
About 1.5 km from Katra bus stand. The walking track starts here.
Charan Paduka
About 1.5 km beyond Banganga.
Ardhkuwari
About 6 km from Banganga by the traditional track.
Manokamna Bhawan
About 6 km beyond Ardhkuwari, and 200–720 m from the Shrine Cave.
Distances are approximate. Read the full Bhawan to Katra distance guide or the Banganga Katra to Bhawan distance breakdown.
Rooms at Manokamna Bhawan Katra
All five room typesPremium Room
₹2,250 per night
Two beds, LED lighting and a flat-screen TV. A family favourite.
Deluxe Room
₹3,550 per night
Our most spacious room, ideal for big families and groups.
A quiet place to rest at the Bhawan
Manokamna Bhawan sits in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi District. Whether you found us as Manokamna Bhawan Vaishno Devi Katra, Katra Manokamna Bhawan or Manokamna guest house Katra, you will find the same clean rooms, hot water and a front desk that never closes.
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- Comfortable rooms and suites
- 24×7 hot water geyser
- Pure veg sattvik meals
- Free Wi-Fi
- CCTV security
- Lockers available
- Charging sockets
- Power backup
- Daily housekeeping
- 24×7 front desk
- Ropeway nearby
- Easy access and parking
Planning your Vaishno Devi yatra
Three things worth sorting before you leave Katra, each covered in full in our yatra guides.
When to go
March–June and September–November are generally the most comfortable months to trek. Avoid the July–August monsoon, when the track is slippery and landslides are a risk, and expect the heaviest crowds around Navratri.
Register first
A free yatra slip is mandatory for every pilgrim, completed online or at a counter in Katra before you start walking. Read the registration guide.
Choose how you climb
Walk the full 12–13 km from Banganga, or combine a pony, palki, battery car or the Katra–Sanjichhat helicopter. See helicopter prices.
From the yatra blog
All articlesBhawan to Katra distance: how many km is Vaishno Devi from Katra?
How many km the Bhawan is from Katra, how long the climb takes, and how close Manokamna Bhawan is to the Shrine Cave.
Manokamna Bhawan room booking: how to book, pay and cancel
The booking steps, the payment rule, the cancellation policy and what to do if you need dormitory beds.
Vaishno Devi helicopter ticket price: Katra to Sanjichhat, and what happens after you land
Current helicopter fares from Katra to Sanjichhat, how booking works, and the stretch you still need to cover on foot or by battery car.
Vaishno Devi yatra registration: how to get your yatra slip
How to register for the yatra, what the slip covers, and the ID rules at Banganga checkpoint.
Questions pilgrims ask
Where is Manokamna Bhawan in Vaishno Devi?
In the Main Bhawan Complex, near the Shrine Cave and downstairs from Bhojanalaya, in Reasi District, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir 182301. It is about 200–720 m from the Shrine Cave. The map is on our contact page.
What is the Manokamna Bhawan contact number?
Call or WhatsApp +91 96274 27283. You can also email info@manokamnabhavan.com.
How far is the Bhawan from Katra?
The trek from Katra to the Bhawan is about 13–14 km, and from Banganga it is about 12–13 km. Most people take 5–7 hours on foot. Our distance guide has a stage-by-stage breakdown.
How do I book a room at Manokamna Bhawan Katra?
Message us on WhatsApp or call to check availability, pay 100% in advance, and send your UTR / Transaction ID to confirm. Cancellation is free until your check-in date.
Which mobile network is best in Katra and Vaishno Devi?
Jio and Airtel are most commonly reported as strongest. Prepaid SIMs from outside Jammu & Kashmir do not work there, but postpaid connections do.
Can I book a dormitory at Manokamna Bhawan Katra?
Our listed categories are rooms. If you are a large group looking for dormitory-style beds, call us and we will tell you what can be arranged.
When is the best time to visit Vaishno Devi?
March to June and September to November are generally the most comfortable months for the trek. Monsoon (July–August) brings a landslide risk on the track, and winter (December–February) is cold with occasional snow. Navratri periods are the busiest.
Do I need to register separately for the yatra?
Yes. Yatra registration is free and separate from your room booking — complete it online or at a counter in Katra before you start walking.
Reserve your room at Manokamna Bhawan Katra
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