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Shiv Khori

Shiv Khori

1 dayBest: Mar–Jun, Sep–NovPilgrimage#cave temple#holy#trek
1 day Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

Natural cave shrine of Shiva

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The cave shrine
  1. Cave trek
  2. Lingam darshan
  3. Waterfall stop
  4. Hill decks
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Shiv Khori lies in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, 90 km from Jammu and 35 km from Katra — the cave shrine of the region, its 150-m natural caves, the Shiva lingam and the trek set on the Reasi hills.

History & culture

The cave's story runs with the mythic Shiva era — the cave shrine of the 150-m natural caves and the 2000s-era festival life, with the cave's modern role as the pilgrimage of the Reasi circuit and the home of the 150-m caves and the 4-m Shiva lingam and the Gufa temple; the cave's history of the 2010s-era stairs and the Shivratri fairs and the waterfall corners, gives Shiv Khori its cave character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹800–2,000/night

Mid-range

₹2,000–4,000/night

Comfort

₹4,000+/night

Things to do

Natural caves
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Natural caves

Shiva shrines
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Shiva shrines

Waterfalls
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Waterfalls

Trek lines
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Trek lines

Hill decks
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Hill decks

Eat & drink

  • Rogan josh (wazwan style)
  • Rista and yakhni
  • Kashmiri kahwa
  • Kheer

Getting there

Fly
Srinagar (SXR) / Jammu (IXJ)
Train
Jammu Tawi junction; Vande Bharat connects Srinagar
Road from Jammu
Srinagar 300 km / 8 hr
Getting around
Taxis, shared cabs, local buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹2,500–6,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay
₹800–4,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹500–900
Per day · Activities
₹400–800

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Kashmiri / Hindi / Urdu (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • Connectivity: Good in towns; patchy in high valleys
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Oct–Mar) holds the cave
  • The descent asks the walking shoes
  • Pairs with Katra for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

The cave shrine of the Reasi.

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The caves, the lingam and the trek.

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