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Katra
City in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Overview
Katra is a small yet busy town at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, primarily serving as the base for the sacred Vaishno Devi Temple pilgrimage. The town offers lively markets, budget accommodations, and picturesque mountain views, welcoming millions of visitors each year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
Union Territory
Jammu and Kashmir
Population
9,106
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
32.99°, 74.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$370
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$160
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
18.9°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
912 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
41 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
IXJ
Distance
35 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 65 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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