Before you head to the Vaishno Devi temple, stop by this bustling bazaar to sample local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, and admire the handmade fabrics and baskets.

With a drop of more than 100 feet, this waterfall near the Chenab River is one of the largest in North India. Visit during summer to see the towering cascade at its peak.

Millions of visitors come from all over the world to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Cave, which is located on the side of Trikuta mountain in Katra. The journey covers 12 kilometers and traces the steps taken by Mata Vaishnavi more than 700 years ago.

This massive cave complex houses one of the most famous temples to Shiva and requires a three-kilometer walk to reach. But the journey is worth it, leading you past many other shrines and natural wonders along the way.

You can escape the heat with a swim and a picnic at Jhajjar Kotli, a mountainous area that both locals and tourists flock to.

An important stop on the pilgrimage route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, this temple contains an idol of the Divine Mother, who is said to have lived on this site in the form of a child for more than 100 years.

With a temple to Shiva and a free-flowing spring that spills over the forest rocks, Baba Dhansar is a popular place for devoted pilgrims and nature-lovers alike. Be sure to see the hundreds of stone carvings along the temple walls.