✦ pilgrimage · 3–4 Days
Vaishno Devi Yatra
The 12 km yatra to the Mother's shrine.
Vaishno Devi — the 12 km yatra to the Mata’s shrine at Trikuta hills — is one of India’s most-visited pilgrimage sites, with 8-10 million yatris a year. The shrine is at 5,200 ft and reached from Katra base camp via trek, pony, palki, or helicopter (to Sanjichhat).
For most yatris, the trip is 3-4 days: train or fly into Jammu, road transfer to Katra, the yatra itself (overnight at Katra for early-morning darshan), and the return. Bhairon Temple at the top is the traditional second darshan — many take the ropeway from Sanjichhat.
We handle yatra registration (RFID slip), hotel booking at Katra, and helicopter pre-booking where chosen. Quick yatras or combined itineraries with Amritsar / Kashmir / Patnitop work — WhatsApp us for a tailored quote.
Route
The journey
- 01 Jammu
- 02 Katra base camp
- 03 Banganga
- 04 Ardhkuwari
- 05 Vaishno Devi Bhawan
- 06 Bhairon Temple
- 07 Return
Included
What's in the package
- Accommodation in Katra hotels (3-star equivalent)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Yatra slip / registration assistance
- Transfers Jammu ↔ Katra and at Katra
- Local representative
Not Included
Bring your own
- Helicopter ticket (Sanjichhat round-trip — ₹3,500-4,500)
- Pony / palki / porter (₹500-2,000 each way)
- Bhairon temple ropeway (separate ticket)
- Prasad and personal expenses
Read Before You Travel
Important notes
- Yatra slip is mandatory (RFID-based) — we coordinate
- Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport) for every yatri
- Helicopter slots fill fast in peak season — book 2-3 weeks ahead
- Yatra is open year-round but Jul-Aug monsoon makes the trek slippery
Where We'll Go
Destinations covered
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Trek, pony, or helicopter?
Trek (12 km each way) is the traditional route. Pony / palki costs ₹500-2,000 each way. Helicopter (Sanjichhat round-trip) is ₹3,500-4,500 and takes ~8 minutes — bookable in advance only. We help you pick based on age, fitness and budget.
Can I combine with Amritsar / Golden Temple?
Yes — Amritsar is 5 hours from Jammu. We routinely build combined Vaishno Devi + Golden Temple itineraries (5-6 days from Delhi).
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