The cave and lingam
A natural Shiva lingam inside a long limestone cave.
The cave of Shiva in Reasi
Shiv Khori
A long natural cave in the hills of Reasi with a self-formed Shiva lingam inside, reached by a 3.5 km walk from Ransoo. Often paired with Vaishno Devi.
Reasi districtAbout 140 km from Jammu · 80 km from Katra from Srinagar
Shiv Khori is a natural cave in the hills of Reasi district, considered one of the most sacred Shiva shrines in the region. The cave is long and narrow in places, opening into a chamber with a naturally formed lingam, with water dripping from the rock above.
From the road head at Ransoo, a paved path of about 3.5 km leads up to the cave. Ponies are available. Inside, pilgrims move in queues and the passage can be tight — not ideal for anyone uncomfortable in confined spaces.
Planning
Most visitors come from Katra as a day trip after Vaishno Devi. Mahashivratri brings the largest crowds. Registration may be required in peak season.
Things to do
What to see in Shiv Khori
Best time to visit
March to June and September to November; Mahashivratri for the festival.
How to reach
- From Katra — about 80 km by road to Ransoo, then 3.5 km on foot or pony.
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Questions
Visiting Shiv Khori
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Not yet. You take a train from Delhi to Katra or Jammu Tawi and change to the Vande Bharat to Srinagar, which takes about 3 hours from Katra and about 4 hours 45 minutes from Jammu Tawi. A direct Delhi–Srinagar sleeper service has been announced but was not running as of October 2026.
Reasi district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Reasi
- Vaishno DeviThe cave shrine above Katra
Nearby
Other places in the valley
The cave shrine above Katra
Vaishno Devi
Jammu’s great temple complex
Raghunath Temple
Ancient Shiva temple near Chenani
Sudh Mahadev
Pine-forest hill station