Vaishno Devi Yatra

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Vaishno Devi Yatra

Highlights of Vaishno Devi Yatra

The abode of the Goddess Vaishno Devi is in the Moutains of Trikuta Hills, in the Jammu and Kashmir State of Northern India. The Goddess resides in a beautiful cave in the form of 3 'Pindis' namely, “Maha Kali”, “Maha Laxmi” and “Maha Sarawati”. The Goddess Durga is said to have killed the demon Bhairon here. Vaishno Devi is 61-km north of Jammu and 14-km from Katra. The cave is at an elevation of 1,700m (5,100ft) and is 30m (93 ft) long and just 1.5m (5ft) high.

Vaishno Devi is a hard four-hour (13-km) climb from Katra. The best time to come is March to July, as th rest of the time of the year it can be very cold. The main pilgrimage time is March-April and September-October. In 1986, 1.6 million people came here, or 15 to 20 thousand people a day. The cave ideally handles just 8 or 10 thousand people a day, as only 12 or 15 people are let into the cave at a time. On the full moon day in Kartika (October/ November) the line to get into the cave can be 4-km long. It is believed that the arm of Goddess Sati fell at this place.

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Detailed Day Wise Breakup / Itinerary for Vaishno Devi Yatra

Duration : 04 Night / 05 Days
Destination : Delhi – Jammu – Katra – Vaishnodevi Bhawan

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrival Delhi, meet assist at the airport/ railway station & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi - Jammu
After breakfast checkout from hotel & sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President' s House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial , Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Evening transfer to railway station to board the train (Jhelum Exp) for Jammu. Overnight in the train.

Day 03 : Jammu - Katra - Vaishnodevi Bhawan
Arrive Jammu, Meet and assist on arrival and proceed straight to Katra by Car. Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel. Later proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 km Trek ) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness permits, otherwise Pony or Palanquins are also available at an extra cost. Arrive at Vaishnodevi Bhawan. Wash and change before Mata Darshan. After Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan, proceed for Bhaironji Darshan (Optional).

Day 04 : Katra - Jammu
After Darhsan, arrive at Katra and proceed to hotel. Relax in the hotel till evening. Evening depart to Jammu and transfer to rly stn to board the train for Delhi. Overnight in the train.

Day 05 : Delhi - Departure
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the railway station & transfer to hotel. Day at leisure or visit local markets (on your own). In the Evening transfer to airport / railway station for onward journey.