Exploring Vaishno Devi in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Jammu
    45 minutes (30.6 km) from Jammu Airport

    Begin your spiritual journey by arriving in Jammu. You can visit the ancient Raghunath Temple and the magnificent Bahu Fort. You can also visit the famous Amar Mahal Museum and Library to know more about the rich cultural history of Jammu and Kashmir.

  2. Day 2: Katra
    1 hour 25 minutes (42.6 km) from Jammu

    Start your day early and take a drive to Katra, the base camp for Vaishno Devi. Take a pony or a helicopter, or trek to the Vaishno Devi Temple. The scenic beauty of the mountains will leave you spellbound.

  3. Day 3: Vaishno Devi Temple
    Located in Katra

    Visit the Vaishno Devi Temple, which is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India. The temple is dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi, who is believed to fulfill all the wishes of her devotees. The trek to the temple is a blissful experience with mesmerizing views of the mountains.

  4. Day 4: Bhairavnath Temple and Ardh Kuwari Cave
    Located in Katra

    Visit the Bhairavnath Temple which is dedicated to the demon Bhairavnath. It is believed that the Vaishno Devi Yatra is incomplete without visiting this temple. Later, visit the Ardh Kuwari Cave, which is believed to be the place where Mata Vaishno Devi meditated for nine months.

  5. Day 5: Patnitop
    3 hours 30 minutes (120 km) from Katra

    Take a scenic drive to Patnitop, a beautiful hill station in the Udhampur district. Here, you can visit the Shiva Garh Fort, Sanasar Lake, and Nathatop. You can also indulge in various adventure activities like paragliding, skiing, and trekking.

  6. Day 6: Sanasar
    1 hour 30 minutes (25 km) from Patnitop

    Visit Sanasar, a picturesque meadow surrounded by forests and hills. Here, you can indulge in various adventure activities like paragliding, rock climbing, and rappelling. You can also visit the Nag Temple and the Shank Pal Temple, which are the major attractions in Sanasar.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    3 hours (110 km) from Sanasar to Jammu Airport

    Depart for Jammu to catch your flight back home, with memories of a spiritually fulfilling journey and the beautiful landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Raghunath Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Bahu Fort (1 hour, Free)
  • Amar Mahal Museum (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Pony ride to Vaishno Devi Temple (5-6 hours, INR 2400-4600)
  • Helicopter ride to Vaishno Devi Temple (10-12 minutes, INR 1000-2000)
  • Trek to Vaishno Devi Temple (6-8 hours, Free)
  • Bhairavnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Ardh Kuwari Cave (1 hour, Free)
  • Visit to Shiva Garh Fort (1 hour, Free)
  • Paragliding in Patnitop (1 hour, INR 2500-3500)
  • Visit to Nag Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Visit to Shank Pal Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2500-10600
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