Embark on a sacred journey to the revered shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, nestled in the picturesque Trikuta Hills of Katra. This 2-night, 3-day tour is designed to provide a seamless spiritual experience, offering comfortable accommodations, efficient transfers, and thoughtful amenities to ensure a fulfilling pilgrimage. Whether you choose to trek, ride a pony, take a palki or fly by helicopter, this package caters to all devotees with tailored services to enhance your spiritual journey.
Arrival: Meet our representative at Jammu Airport or Railway Station and transfer to Katra.Hotel Check-in: Settle into your hotel and enjoy some free time in the evening to relax or explore Katra.Overnight Stay: Katra.
- Breakfast: Start your day with a nutritious breakfast.
- Pilgrimage: Proceed to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. The journey to the shrine consists of a 14-km trek from Ban Ganga Bridge. Options for reaching the shrine include walking, battery-operated cars, ponies, palkis, or helicopter (subject to availability).
- Additional Visits: If time allows, visit Ardhkuwari and Bhairo Temple, connected by a ropeway to Vaishno Devi Bhawan.
- Return to Hotel: After darshans, return to your hotel in Katra.
- Overnight Stay: Katra.
- Breakfast: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer: Checkout and transfer to Jammu Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
- Tour Ends: Leave with blessings and cherished memories of your pilgrimage.
- Accommodation as per the itinerary in a 3-star hotel.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private non-AC car.
- Pickup and drop from Jammu Airport/Railway station.
- Transfers from the hotel to Ban Ganga and back.
- State tax, hotel tax, driver charge.
- All toll taxes, driver’s allowance, and parking charges.
- Items of a personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Room heaters, pony/horse rides, cable car/ropeway rides, helicopter rides.
- Additional sightseeing or excursions not included in the itinerary.
- Entry tickets where applicable.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Airfare, train or bus fare from/to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
FAQs
Devotees have multiple options to reach the shrine from Katra. You can complete the 14-km trek on foot, which is the most traditional method. Alternatively, battery-operated cars, ponies, palkis (palanquins), and a helicopter service are available to facilitate the journey. These services can be arranged beforehand or hired on-site, depending on availability and personal preference.
Vaishno Devi can be visited throughout the year, but the most favorable time is between March and October when the weather is pleasant and conducive for the trek. The monsoon season (July to September) sees fewer pilgrims due to slippery paths, while winters are cold but serene, with fewer crowds.
It is advisable to carry comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, light snacks, a valid ID proof, a small backpack for essentials, and warm clothing if traveling during the winter months. Also, carry raincoats or umbrellas if you’re planning your pilgrimage during the monsoon season.
