Best thing one Hears in Katra....“Zor se Bolo! Jai Mata Di !”

The heat starts to take its shape in Delhi, in the month of March. Plus my Mom had gotten one of her wishes fulfilled. So, indirectly or directly, everyone in the house, having their own ways of understanding, were trying to convey each other, that, it was the time for Vaishno Devi!

I am not much of a “God” person, but I like the whole pilgrim thing because of the journey. The 14km long trek may be immensely tiring, but the view and the air are fabulous. I am always up for Vaishno Devi Temple trip, basically for the trek.

So my parents and I reached Jammu by train. Of all the hotels in Jammu, the one that looked really good on the net and the one in which I booked the rooms for us was The Ginger Hotel. The rooms were too good. I got us a family room where there were two huge beds and all the amenities one could have in a hotel. Two facilities which are not so common in most hotels, and which really impressed me were the Ginger Mart and rooms for differently abled people.

The trek starts from Katra, which is basically 42km away from Jammu, we went there and started off with our trek. The trek, the view, the journey to God’s place was beautiful. We were lucky enough to have such a fine hotel in Jammu near the railway station. A little getaway from the city was a fun trip.

A Few Delicious Street Foods You Should Not Miss to Try in Jammu

If you happen to visit for a vacation or a business trip to Jammu, you should not miss trying eating street foods. The local foods described here will surely offer a great feast to your taste buds. You can also try these foods in the restaurants while staying in the hotels in Jammu as guests.

Kaladi Kulcha: Known as a legendary food of Jammu is prepared from cow’s milk. With a single bite of this famous food staff, you are sure to enter the world of absolute ecstasy. Though it tastes like a Panner, you can feel the bitterness at the end.

Gul Gule: This item is supposed to be healthy as it is made from Chickpeas. To enjoy its deliciousness, you need to take this food along with Mooli and imli ki chutney, and you will just love it.

Kachalu: This is known to be one of the favourite foods of Jammu. Being a potato variety this food is available on every street corner. Those who need a light snack, this seems to be the best option.

Anardana Chutney: People who love spicy items should not miss this chutney variety. Made from anar dana seeds, green chillies, mint and coriander, this combined food form a perfect side-dish.

Though Jammu is considered to be the City of Temples, it takes pride in housing many food artists who prepare the street foods. If you are staying in a budget hotel in Jammu near railway station, these foods are the best options you can add in your main course. Being a tourist your visit will be said to be incomplete if you have not tried any of these delicious foods.