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8 Key Yatra Milestones & Facilities
Elevation, distance markers, and government amenities along the path
| # | Milestone Stop | Distance from Katra | Altitude | Key Facilities Available | Trek Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katra Base Camp (YRC) | 0.0 KM | 875 m (2,870 ft) | RFID Registration, Cloakrooms, Hotels, Taxis, ATMs | Starting Point |
| 2 | Ban Ganga Checkpost | 1.5 KM | 1,000 m (3,280 ft) | Holy Bathing Ghat, Security Check, Prasad Shops, Ponies | Easy Flat |
| 3 | Charan Paduka | 3.0 KM | 1,050 m (3,445 ft) | Holy Footprints Shrine, RO Water, Medical Aid, Rest Sheds | Gentle Incline |
| 4 | Ardhkuwari Holy Cave | 6.0 KM (Halfway) | 1,450 m (4,757 ft) | Garbhjun Cave, Battery Car Counter, Blanket Stores, Food Court | Moderate Climb |
| 5 | Himkoti Viewpoint | 8.5 KM | 1,600 m (5,250 ft) | Dosa & Coffee Counters, Panoramic Valley View, Free Oxygen | Flat Tiled Track |
| 6 | Sanjichhat Helipad | 9.5 KM | 1,765 m (5,790 ft) | Helipad, 24-Bed Hospital, Shrine Board Bhojanalya, Rest Sheds | High Altitude |
| 7 | Holy Bhawan Complex | 12.5 KM | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | Main Darshan Cave, Free Cloakrooms, Bathing Ghats, Atka Aarti | Main Sanctum |
| 8 | Bhairon Temple (Summit) | 14.0 KM | 2,012 m (6,600 ft) | Bhairon Nath Temple, Ropeway Terminal (3 min from Bhawan) | Steep / Ropeway |
Traditional Track via Banganga (13 KM)
Historical sacred path that passes directly through all pilgrimage spots including Charan Paduka and Ardhkuwari Garbhjun Holy Cave.
- ✓ Darshan Highlights: Banganga Snan, Charan Paduka, and Ardhkuwari.
- ✓ Transport Options: Foot walking, Palki, Pithu, and Horses/Ponies.
- ✓ Walking Time: 5.5 to 7 hours uphill.
Modern Tarakote Marg (Gentle Slope)
Pony-free modern track connecting Katra directly to Ardhkuwari with smooth gradient, anti-skid tiles, and automated rain sheds.
- ✓ Comfort: Absolutely clean, odor-free, and ideal for seniors & prams.
- ✓ Battery Car Track: Runs from Ardhkuwari to Bhawan via Himkoti.
- ✓ Facilities: Modern vegetarian food courts, ATMs, and RO dispensers.