Welcomhotel Katra has opened new horizons for weddings and MICE in the holy city, offering ideal indoor and outdoor space for events, weddings and celebrations

Located in the heart of the divine city of Katra, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Katra has 83 well-appointed rooms overlooking the Trikuta Hills home to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The hotel, 45 km from Jammu airport, is an idyllic destination nestled in the lush green valleys with panoramic views. Amidst the pine trees, breathtakingly beautiful landscape, the hotel stands tall like a crown jewel of Katra city.

Welcomhotel Katra has opened new horizons for weddings and MICE in the holy city, offering ideal indoor and outdoor space for events, weddings and celebrations with a seamless pillar-less banquet hall of 225 sq m that can accommodate up to 250 guests opening into a dedicated pre-function area and outdoor gardens.  

The picturesque and scenic backdrop, complimented with the culinary strengths of ITC Hotels, are the ideal combination to curate memorable experiences during weddings and wedding related events. Local delicacies like Kalahari Cheese, Rajma, Ambal, Shingare ki Kadhi, Mewe ka Kofta and Tumba Ajwain Aloo etc. will take guests on an expedition of this rich, Sattvik cuisine. 

River rafting features high on the itinerary of honeymooners. Katra has one of the best rafting stretches in the region with its 15 km-long stretch bordered by lush green surroundings in the white waters of Chenab that is 24 km from the hotel. Moreover, Bhimgarh Fort, 20 km from the hotel, and hot springs, 5 km away are favoured by tourists and honeymooners. The special honeymoon package at Welcomhotel Katra offers romantic settings in privacy of one’s room.

Welcomhotel Katra is the base camp for couples wanting to partake of the region’s picturesque attractions including Patnitop, 85 km by road from the hotel Nathatop, 10 km from Patnitop, and Sanasar, 10 km from Nathatop, are two other nearby attractions where adventure activities take place and guests can revel amid Nature.

Welcomhotel Katra offers a quintessential ITC Hotels culinary experience with signature dishes on offer at its two restaurants, WelcomCafe and Dough and Co. The WelcomCafe serves the best of gourmet flavours in international and regional vegetarian cuisine - it’s one of a kind in its offerings and the finest in Katra. Dough & Co. offers a range of teas and coffees with short eats to go with them with some mesmerising views of the valley and Trikuta Hills.

The WelcomSthalika represents regional fare from Jammu region, and is prepared in Sattvik style bringing out the flavors predominant in Katra and adjoining areas. Some of these local preparations are Jammu Rajma, Ambal, Shingare ki Kadhi, Mewe ka kofta and Tumba ajwain aloo. The curated menu uses locally grown ingredients like Jammu Rajma, walnuts, almonds, badi masala, tumba ajwain, shahi zeera, saunf, sonth and more in traditional style.