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Maa Vaishno Devi is one of the holiest and most visited Hindu pilgrimage sites in India, located in the Trikuta Mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, near the town of Katra. It is dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi, believed to be a manifestation of the three Hindu goddesses: Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati.
Key Information:
π Location: Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir
π Temple Altitude: Approx. 5,200 feet (1,585 meters) above sea level
πΆββοΈ Trek Distance: About 13 km from Katra to the Bhawan (main shrine)
π Best Time to Visit: March to October (Navratri season is especially popular)
π Main Deity: Mata Vaishno Devi (in the form of three rock formations called Pindis)
π Darshan Type: Natural cave shrine
Pick up from Jammu Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Katra (50 Kms/1.5 Hours). Spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan- one of the most popular pilgrimages of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town at an altitude of around 5200 feet. Yatra involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. Alternate way to perform darshans is by Ponies/Palkis/ Helicopter. If time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return back to Katra in the evening. Overnight stay at Katra.
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Shiv Khori - the Holy Cave abode of Lord Shiva situated at a distance of 70 Kms from Katra. The cave is a real wonder to be seen and measures nearly half a kilometer in length with a 4 feet high naturally formed Shiv-lingam at the heart of the Sanctum Sanctorum. Have darshans of Lord Shiva and back to Katra in the evening. If time permits, en route, visit Siar Baba waterfalls, Baba Dhansal & Nau Devis. Overnight stay at Katra.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for Jammu to drop at Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey with sweet memories of the tour.
Price :
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