8-Day Itinerary for Vaishno Devi, Kashmir

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Jammu
    0 minutes from Jammu Airport

    Explore the beautiful city, check-in to hotel and relax.

  2. Day 2: Bhagwati Nagar to Katra
    1.5 hours (51 km) from Jammu

    Get a blessing at the Raghunath temple in Bhagwati Nagar and then head to Katra. Trek to the Vaishno Devi shrine and seek blessings from the Goddess.

  3. Day 3: Shivkhori
    75 minutes (35 km) from Katra

    Visit the mystical Shivkhori cave temple and attend the aarti ceremony, which is a beautiful sight to behold.

  4. Day 4: Baba Dhansar Shrine and Nau Devi Temple
    1.5 hours (48 km) from Katra

    Visit the Baba Dhansar shrine and then move to the Nau Devi temple, which is a series of nine temples tucked away inside the hill.

  5. Day 5: Patnitop
    3 hours (100 km) from Katra

    Enjoy the mesmerizing views of the Himalayas, trek the nearby trails, go skiing or simply relax and marvel at the view at Patnitop.

  6. Day 6: Sanasar
    45 minutes (18 km) from Patnitop

    Hike the beautiful hills surrounding the Sanasar Lake. Take part in Paragliding, Zipline, Rock climbing and many more thrilling activities.

  7. Day 7: Kishtwar National Park
    3 hours (105 km) from Patnitop

    Picnic beside streams and waterfalls and admire the scenic beauty of tall trees, rolling hills and lush grasslands at Kishtwar National Park.

  8. Day 8: Departure
    3.5 hours (120 km) from Patnitop to Jammu airport

    Shop for souvenirs and trinkets to take home before you head to the airport for your next adventure.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Entry fee to Nau Devi temple (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Paragliding at Sanasar (2 hours, INR 3,000)
  • Trekking Guide to Kishtwar National Park (4 hours, INR 1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 4,550

Useful Tips

For a longer trip, add Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Gulmarg to your itinerary. These destinations are around 3 to 4 hours away from Katra, but each one is worth the visit for the breathtaking scenery, forests, meadows and more thrilling activities.

For a shorter trip, consider taking a helicopter ride to Vaishno Devi shrine instead of trekking. Also, if you have less time skip the visit to Shivkhori and Kishtwar National Park.

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