India Tourist Places > Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Places > Kathua Tourist Places > Mata Sundrikote

The Holy ancient shrine of SHREE MATA BALA SUNDARI JI is situated on SHIVALIK HILLS at a height of 1000 Mt. From sea level having commanding view of surronding Landscpae. It is situated on Old Kathua-Billawar mule track. It is nearly 22 Kms from Kathua and 7 Kms from Parnalla (Billawar) on Dhar-Udhampur Road. The route passes through picturesque pine forests and wild Bushy Plants. The pilgrims have to negotiate 107 steps to reach the shrine. A Berry Plant also exists near the temple. It is believed that Idol of Goddess was found under this plant which was lateron enshrined in the temple. Regular Bus service is available for Kumari and Parnalla from Kathua. Kumari is about 13 Kms from Kathua and Parnalla about 55 Kms from kathua. From Kumari and Parnalla, Pilgrims have to treck to reach the shrine.