How can I go to Shiv Khori from Katra?

The first one is Aghar Jitto (6 kms from Katra), which is the shrine of revolutionary Baba Jitto. Next visit the shrine of Nau Deviyan (10 kms from Katra). On reaching Shivkhori, you will be dropped at the starting point of the yatra to the Shivling which is around 4 kms steep walk.

How long is Shiv Khori Trek?

3.5 km-long
Trekking all the way to Shivkhori The trekking route is so breathtakingly lovely that one will not find it hard to meditate in such an atmosphere. The 3.5 km-long trek can be done either on foot or by hiring a pony.

Is Shiv Khori cave open?

Shiv Khori Darshan and Aarti Timings by Shiv Khori Shrine Board. Due to the current situation of COVID, only 500 devotees can visit the cave per day. 400 devotees from Jammu-Kashmir and 100 from other states can visit the cave every day.

Is Palki available in Shiv Khori?

One can also reach this religious spot from Jammu via Akhnoor to Bhambla. Track from Ransoo village to Shiv Khori shrine is mountainous. One can hire the pony or palki to go up to the shrine from Ransoo village. This place is a source of attraction for the pilgrims from across the nation.

Why is Shiv Khori famous?

Shiv Khori or the cave of Lord Shiva is a holy shrine lying on a hillock, in Ransoo village, about 140 km from Jammu. A naturally formed four-foot-tall lingam is worshipped in the cave and is believed to be swayambhu or self-manifested.

Why is Khori famous?

Where is Shiv Khori cave?

Ransoo village
Shiv Khori or the cave of Lord Shiva is a holy shrine lying on a hillock, in Ransoo village, about 140 km from Jammu. A naturally formed four-foot-tall lingam is worshipped in the cave and is believed to be swayambhu or self-manifested.

Which river flows in Shiv Khori?

Chinab river
Chinab river flows in the way enroute shivkhori. So you can stop for rafting. On reaching shivkhori, you will have to go through a narrow cave to get inside the main place.