Vaishno

Devi
"The
Holy
Caves"

Vaishno
Devi
Tourism
Located in Trikuta hills, 13 km from Katra at the height of 1560 m
above sea level with bright clouds and thinning air, this town is the
holy cave temple of Mata Vaishnodevi, with spirituality and vibrancy
lingering in the atmosphere.

This
Guide
includes

About Vaishno Devi

Suggested Itinerary
Commuting tips
Top Places To Visit
Hotels
Restaurants
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Suggested
Itinerary

Day 1 - If you have reached Katra, preferably in the afternoon, take

some rest, and visit the local market in the evening. There are
umpteen choices of goods and crafts available here. In terms of
accommodation, you can take up either a reservation in the
available hotels or in the luxurious guest house built in the vicinity
of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station.
Day 2 - This is the day when you should ideally start off on your
trip. After taking the Yatra slip from the regional office near Bus
Stand, Katra, go for the Darshani Darwaza, from where the long
trek officially begins. You shall start with Ban Ganga and moving
on, cross Charan Paduka. Thereon, you would cross Adi / Ardh
Kumari, the turning point for many travelers. By evening, you will
have reached the Holy Bhawan. You can either continue your
journey from here or rest for the day.
Day 3 - This is the day when your Darshan of the Holy Trinity is
complete. Before heading down to the base, you should visit
Bhairon Nath Mandir, which is the place where the demon overlord
was beheaded. As per the boon given by Goddess Vaishnavi,
pilgrims must pay a visit to Bhairon Mandir before heading down, or
else, their trip will remain incomplete. Once done, you can head
back to the base, either on foot or by the helicopter from Sanjhhi
Chhat.

Commuting
in
Vaishno
Devi
Taxis are the most popular mode of transportation. To reach the
Bhawan, you can either trek a 13km distance from Katra. For the
frail hearted, other options such as palanquins, ponies and
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helicopter rides are also available.

Top
10
places
to
visit
in
Vaishno
Devi

1.
Vaishno
Devi
Temple

Open
Time : Entire year
Cost : No entry fee

In the hovering ranges of Himalaya lies the temple cave,

Vaishnodevi. Dedicated to Mother goddess Vaishnodevi, this
famous shrine allures millions of devotees from all over the world.
Popularly known as Mata Rani, Vaishno Goddess is a
manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Mahalakshmi. It is a Hindu
temple situated at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian state
of Jammu and Kashmir. It is assumed that during the pooja and
Aarti, Goddesses arrive at the Holy cave to pay their respect to
Mata Rani. Devotees believe goddess herself calls the devotees
to reach here.

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 2.
Ardh
Kuwari
Cave

Before making the Bhavan her abode, Mata Vaishnodevi was

believed to have taken rest in this cave for 9 months. Today, this
cave acts as a stopover for the pilgrims on their journey up to the
Bhavan.

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 3.
Bhairavnath
Temple

No journey to Katra is complete without having visited

Bhairavnath Mandir. The cave temple of Bhairavnath is dedicated
to a saint by that name. A steep 2km journey from the Bhawan
leads you to Bhairavnath temple.

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 4.
City
Shopping

Vaishno Devi might not be the right place for you shopping
spree, though one can chance upon a few souvenir shops in and
around the area.

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 5.
Dera
Baba
Banda

An old Gurudwara, Dere Baba Banda is dedicated to Baba

Banda Bahadur who was one of the favorite Jathedars of Guru
Gobind Singh. The walls are filled with pictures depicting the
times of war and various important personnels of that time.

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 6.
Katra

The shrine of Vaishno Devi, one of the most important places of

worship in India calls the little town of Katra its home. Located in
the Uddhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, Katra is mostly
visited by devotees of Lord Shiva.

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Restaurants
in
Vaishno
Devi

Sagar Ratna Restaurant

South-Indian
10AM- 10PM
INR 500 For Two for two
Dig into some wonderful Masala Dosa and Sambar vada. The taste
won't leave you disappointed.
Near the Bus Stand, Katra

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 Mahduban
Indian, Chinese, Continental
8AM- 10:30PM
INR 500 For Two for two
The interiors of the place are very pleasant and they serve delicious
food. The service is also quick. One should try the Coffee, French
Fries, Dal Makhani and Shahi Paneer.
Near Main Chowk, Hotel Chinar, Jammu Road, Katra 182301,
India

Prem Vaishno Dhaba

Indian
8:30AM- 12:30AM
INR 500 For Two for two
Average when it comes to food and ambience, but they have a great
variety on their menu.
Main Bazar, Katra Vaishno Devi, Katra 182301, India

Prem Lahori Vaishno Dhaba

Indian
7AM- 11PM
INR 500 For Two for two
A good place to enjoy the regional flavors of the state, they have a
nice, wide variety of Indian dishes at reasonable prices.
Ban ganga road., katra, Katra, India

Top
Budget
Hotels
in
Vaishno
Devi

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Pushpa
Residency
Katra Hotel
Sanjeev
Palace
Railway Road Near Shalimar garden, Chintamani
Starting From ₹
850

Starting From ₹
1,272

8.5 8.2

Ganpati
Hotel
Katra OYO
11616
Hotel
Shree
Ram
Near HDFC Bank, Jammu Road katra, Railway Road, Helipad Road
Jammu and Kashmir Starting From ₹
1,156

Starting From ₹
2,448

8.1 7.8

OYO
5239
Hotel
Satya
Shree Maa
Gaytari
India
Kashmir Road, Katra(Vaishno Devi),Near Railway Road Katra Vaishno Devi
Pujari Asharam Starting From ₹
1,749

Starting From ₹
1,030

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