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Hill town seen from a forested slope in the Jammu region

Cave shrine · Jammu & Katra

Shiv Khori

The track from Ransoo is maintained by the Shiv Khori Shrine Board.

Photo: Anubhav Sinha / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Quick answer

Shiv Khori is a natural cave shrine of Lord Shiva in Reasi district, about 70–80 km from Katra. Vehicles go up to Ransoo, the base; from there it's about a 3 km walk. The cave is roughly 200 m long, with a naturally formed lingam and passages where you stoop or crawl. It's often combined with Vaishno Devi.

Shiv Khori at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Cave shrine
Where
~70–80 km from Katra; base at Ransoo
Time needed
Full day from Katra
Best time
Any
Entry / ticket
Free; services paid separately
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at Shiv Khori

The track from Ransoo is maintained by the Shiv Khori Shrine Board.

Inside, some passages are low and narrow.

Busy around Maha Shivratri.

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Best in Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov

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Packages

Plans with Shiv Khori built in

Vaishno Devi + Kashmir — Kashmir Tour Plan
Pilgrimage

Vaishno Devi + Kashmir

6N / 7DKTP-007

Katra 1N • Srinagar 2N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹24,699per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Vaishno Devi Yatra — Kashmir Tour Plan
Pilgrimage

Vaishno Devi Yatra

2N / 3DKTP-047

Katra 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹8,199per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Jammu & Kashmir Grand Tour — Kashmir Tour Plan
Pilgrimage

Jammu & Kashmir Grand Tour

9N / 10DKTP-052

Jammu 1N • Katra 1N • Patnitop 1N • Srinagar 3N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹35,099per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Shiv Khori questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

About 70–80 km.

About 3 km from Ransoo.

Yes, in places you stoop or crawl.

Yes, with a pony or palki and care inside.

A Vaishno Devi stay in Katra.

Yes. We pick you up at Katra or Jammu Tawi. For trains into the valley from Katra, a security check is compulsory, so reach the station at least an hour early.

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