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Hindu temple · Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Shiv Khori

A natural cave with a Shiva lingam.

Best monthsSep-Nov, Mar-May
BusiestMahashivratri (February-March)
Nearest airportRajouri Airport (RJI)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy (good)
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember (good)
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember

Why people go

A long natural cave about 80 km from Katra, often combined with Vaishno Devi. A 3 km path leads from Ransoo to the cave.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Rajouri Airport (RJI), about 35 km, Srinagar (SXR), about 92 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Katra railway station (SVDK), about 37 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Katra and Vaishno Devi guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Go early from Katra; shared taxis run to Ransoo.
  • The cave is narrow in places.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shiv Khori?
Shiv Khori is in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
How do I reach Shiv Khori?
The nearest airport on our list is Rajouri Airport (RJI), about 35 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Katra railway station, about 37 km away.
What is the best time to visit Shiv Khori?
Sep-Nov, Mar-May is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Mahashivratri (February-March).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Shiv Khori?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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