Shri Shiv Khori Shrine in Runsoo, a small village in Reasi

Shri Shiv Khori Shrine in Runsoo, a small village in Reasi

The Shiv Khori Shrine, one the natural wonders of the region,   is considered second only to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. This supernatural cave is situated in a hillock in Runsoo, a small village in Reasi Tehsil at a distance of about 112 Kms from Udhampur. The Holy Cave of Shiv Khori was discovered about 100 years ago by the local shepherds known as 'Gaddies'. The cave of the Shiv Khori is about half Kilometer  long with very narrow, low entrance, but  about 250 feet of the narrow, zigzag passage leads to the very large, high hall inside the cave with the capacity of 500 people at a time. 

On the ceiling of the cave there are the   impressions of Sheshnag, carved by His Majestic Architectures. There are stalactites, stalagmites and milky water dripping from the ceiling. The cave has hollow Shivling in the middle of the cave giving an impression of the Lord Shiva's "Jatta", (long hair of a saint). Self made "Sale grams", (small black stones) also encircle the Shivling.

Necessary infrastructure had been developed by the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board established recently to attract more Tourists. About three lacs Tourist has visited the shrine in the last year which is the highest number so far and the figure moves even higher in the coming years.

Every year a major fair is held here on the occasions of Maha Shivratri festival. Thousands of devotees from all corners visit here on the occasions.