Shiv Khori

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

Natural cave shrine of Shiva

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The cave shrine
- Cave trek
- Lingam darshan
- Waterfall stop
- Hill decks
- 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
Shiva shrines
Waterfalls
Trek lines
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

Jan · Snow: −5–8°C · Snow rain
Feb · Snow: −3–10°C · Snow rain
Mar · Good: 2–14°C · Light rain
Apr · Best: 7–20°C · None rain
May · Best: 12–25°C · None rain
Jun · Good: 16–30°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 18–28°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 17–27°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Best: 14–26°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Best: 8–20°C · None rain
Nov · Cold: 2–14°C · None rain
Dec · Snow: −2–9°C · Snow rain

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

What is Shiv Khori?

The cave shrine of the Reasi.

What is there to do?

The caves, the lingam and the trek.

How long is the visit?

A full day.