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Weekend Vaishno Devi Yatra Starting from Delhi and Gandhinagar

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Day 1: Arrival at Katra

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, India on August 2, 2025

5:00am

Departure from Delhi to Katra

Start early from Delhi via train or bus to reach Katra by afternoon. The train journey takes approximately 10-12 hours.
INR 500-1500, 10h0m

5:00am

Departure from Gandhinagar to Katra

Begin your journey from Gandhinagar early with flight/train options via Delhi or Jammu to reach Katra by afternoon or evening.
INR 2000-4000, 8h0m

3:00pm

Check-in at Katra hotel

Rest and refresh at the hotel after arrival; important to rest well before the yatra.
INR 1000-3000, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at local restaurant

Enjoy a vegetarian dinner at local restaurant like Hotel New Shivalik or similar with good hygiene and ample variety.
INR 300-500, 1h0m
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Day 2: Vaishno Devi Yatra

Katra to Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir on August 3, 2025

5:00am

Start Vaishno Devi Yatra

Begin the trek from Katra base camp to Vaishno Devi Shrine (approximately 12 km uphill). The yatra generally takes 5-7 hours including darshan time.
Free Entry, 7h0m

8:00am

Breakfast en route

Stop at Dhairam Village cafeteria or stalls along the route for a light breakfast of tea, fruits, and snacks.
INR 100-200, 0h30m

11:00am

Darshan at Vaishno Devi Temple

Experience the spiritual darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi in the cave temple, a major pilgrimage attraction.
Free Entry, 1h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Bhawan Canteen

Have a simple vegetarian meal served at the Bhawan canteen which caters to pilgrims, offering freshness and cleanliness.
INR 150-250, 1h0m

1:00pm

Return trek to Katra

Descend back to Katra on foot or by pony/heli service for those who prefer, resting along the way.
INR 500-4000 (optional pony/heli), 4h0m

5:00pm

Relax and Rest at hotel

Rest and recover at the hotel after the long trek for overnight stay in Katra.
Free, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at hotel or local restaurant

Enjoy a nutritious dinner focused on replenishing energy with vegetarian cuisine options.
INR 300-500, 1h0m
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Day 3: Return Journey

Katra to Delhi and Gandhinagar on August 4, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast before departure for onward journey to Delhi or Gandhinagar.
INR 200-300, 0h45m

8:00am

Depart for Delhi and Gandhinagar

Begin return journey via train, bus, or flight to Delhi and Gandhinagar respectively.
INR 500-4000, 10h0m

6:00pm

Arrival back

Reach your home cities with spiritual memories and refreshed mind.
Free, 0h0m
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