Restaurants in Katra to suit your taste buds!

Posted by Jyoti Kapoor on September 24th, 2018

Food is an essential part of everyday life and it especially becomes important when you are on a vacation. In our country, we have a plethora of choices when it comes to food as each state offers its own taste and cuisine. Also, travel is an excellent way to try out new flavors and enjoy different exotic cuisines. And this holds true when you are visiting Katra, for a trip to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. However, you need to ensure that you eat good and healthy and clean food while you travel. At the restaurants in Katra, you can be assured of this! The dishes cooked at these restaurants use fresh ingredients, herbs and are tasty and aromatic. You will get to sample everything from North Indian delicacies to Chinese, Continental, street food and more.

What kind of food to expect?

Katra is a small city set in the beautiful hills of the lower Himalayas and a must-visit place for the temple of Mata Vaishno Devi. This temple is on a mountain which you can reach after a 12 km climb, which can be challenging and tiring. You can enjoy great food at the restaurants in Katra to rejuvenate your lost energy after trekking. The hotels here offer delicious meals, which you can enjoy in a serene ambiance and often accompanied by great natural views. The standalone restaurants and dhabas are also famous for authentic Punjabi cuisines. You can also find other restaurants which offer Chinese, delectable Italian, traditional Indian and regional Asian cuisines to suit your taste buds in Katra.

Many options

You can also find pure vegetarian restaurants and gluten-free dishes too. Relish the biryanis and makhanis, parathas and puris at some outdoor eateries in Katra while you enjoy the panoramic views of this small town. The ambiance of the restaurants here is simplistic yet charming. The variety of food items reflects the vibrant and dynamic yet simple life of the people of Katra. The food is not overpriced and everything served is simply delicious. The staffs at restaurants are friendly and extremely humble in their approach, and they put in a lot of effort to ensure you get excellent service.

You can also sample dishes like idli, vada, upma, dosa and Chinese delicacies like noodles, fried rice, Manchurian and so on. Pizzas, burgers, fries, sandwiches and pakoras are served in many eateries too.

Travelling with kids?

The best restaurants in Katra often have a special menu for kids. These might comprise of mini pizzas, fries, nuggets and similar items. These dishes are usually less spicy and more suited for young taste buds. But if you are travelling with a baby, make sure you carry baby food or formula milk with you. Also, buy bottled water to keep diseases at bay. 

So, get ready for a wonderful vacation in Katra, and don’t worry about what you will get to eat. The options are many and you can delight your taste buds with a variety of cuisines. Check out the many coffee shops that serve piping hot coffee, tea and even chilled shakes, juices and smoothies. You will never regret it!