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Manokamna Bhawan Katra: rooms, location and what to expect

Published 21 September 2026. 3 minute read.

Manokamna Bhawan is a place to stay in the Main Bhawan Complex of Vaishno Devi, near the Shrine Cave, in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi District, Jammu & Kashmir. Pilgrims search for it as “Manokamna Bhawan Katra”, “Katra Manokamna Bhawan” or “Manokamna Bhawan in Katra”, because Katra is the base town where every yatra begins. This guide explains what the property is, where it sits and what each room costs.

Is Manokamna Bhawan in Katra town?

Not exactly, and it helps to know before you plan your day. Katra is where you register and start the climb. Manokamna Bhawan is at the Bhawan itself, the shrine complex at the top of the trek, roughly 12–13 km on foot from Banganga. That is the whole point of staying here: after the climb you are about 200–720 m from the Shrine Cave, not another long walk away from it.

Rooms and rates at Manokamna Bhawan, Vaishno Devi Katra

RoomBedsRate per night
Standard Room1 double bed (AC / Non-AC)₹1,550
Premium Room2 beds, AC, flat-screen TV₹2,250
Deluxe Room3 beds, AC, flat-screen TV₹3,550
Family Room4 beds, AC, private balcony₹4,760
Luxury Suite1 king bed, private lounge₹6,550

Rates include breakfast and taxes, and an extra bed is complimentary. See the full details on the rooms page.

Facilities you can count on

Who this stay suits

Pilgrims who want to rest between arriving at the Bhawan and joining the darshan queue. Families and groups, since the Deluxe and Family rooms have three and four beds. Elderly travellers and anyone with children, who will be glad to have the climb finished before they check in.

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A note on names

You may see the name written as Manokamna, Manokamana or Mano Kamna Bhawan, and some pilgrims search for it as Manokamna guest house Katra. They all point to the same address at the Bhawan complex. If you are ever unsure, ask for “Manokamna Bhawan, downstairs from Bhojanalaya”.

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