Foodies, you should try these five foods in Katra Jammu

We know, you just LOVE food. And so do us. So while you’re in Katra, we may do our best to help you find the best restaurants in Katra to entice your taste buds.

The Vaishnodevi journey is tranquillity and peace, but is also exhilarating and demanding. The darshan is definitely a divine feeling, but the yatra to and fro from Banganga can be very sometimes tiring and consuming. But that’s the part of the journey. Visit a good restaurant down in Katra, and enjoy some delicious food. So here we have listed five restaurants and their specialties that you ought to try if you visit Katra.

1. South Indian Thali at SagarRatna restaurant

Pilgrims who visit Katra for the first time may find it amusing to have a South Indian delicacy in the extreme north, but that’s quite a norm here. Majority of restaurants in Katra offer veg food, specializing in South Indian and Gujarati thalis. Along with the fulfilling South Indian thali, one can also idli, sambar, vada and rasam at SagarRatna. Some people often wonder, “Are we in Kashmir or Kanyakumari?” The joke is just made up.

2. Samosas and rajmahchawalat Prem Lahori Vaishno Dhaba

A typical dhaba-ish feeling. A small dhaba without much fanfare and mumbo jumbo, and relatively much less crowded. One can have authentic Punjabi food before the yatra. The thali is also quite decent. The place might not be really extravagant like its neighbouring counterparts, but it beats them when it comes to taste. If in Katra, you ought to try hot lip smacking samosas at Prem Lahori Vaishno Dhaba.

3. Parantha with Punjabi sabzi at Madhuban hotel

The food at Madhuban hotel is always praised by the tourists. Chef Ram Ratan, who is also known as the crown of Madhuban hotel, is expert in almost all the delicacies. The quality of the food is top notch, along with its royal ambience and courteous staff. The Punjabi dishes are really worth trying at Madhuban. The hotel is also known for its satvik food, mouth-watering sweet dishes and the lemon called ‘chatak’. This can be your go-to restaurant in Katra, after you are done with your holy journey and a few visit to places of interest.

4. AmritsariKulcha at Punjabi Haveli

Have you ever wondered where you can get the best AmritsariKulcha once out of Punjab? Yes, this is it. At Punjabi Haveli, your taste buds will just ignite and your visit to Katra appetizingly complete. If SagarRatna is haven for South Indian food in Katra, then Punjabi Haveli is a paradise for all the North Indian thali lovers. Located along the main Jammu-Katra road, it is categorically one of the best restaurants in Katra.

5. Dal Fry at Manoranjan Dhaba

How can we even forget Manoranjan Dhaba if we are discussing best restaurants in Katra with tasty foodstuffs? It is centrally located restaurant with yummy food. Arguably, the best dal fry in whole of Katra. Just grab a bite at this hotel.