5-Day Family Friendly Vaishnav Devi Itinerary in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Katra, Jammu, and Kashmir
    60 minutes (30 miles) from Jammu Airport

    Upon arrival at Jammu Airport, you will be transported to your pre-booked hotel in Katra. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own or relax at the hotel. We recommend taking a stroll in the evening through the local markets and trying the delicious street food.

  2. Day 2: Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra
    4 hours (6.1 miles) from Katra basecamp

    Today, you will start your Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra. The journey starts with a 13 km trek from Katra to the Bhawan, which takes about 4-5 hours. You can choose to trek or take a helicopter ride to reach the Bhawan. Once you reach the Bhawan, you can seek blessings from the goddess and explore the surrounding areas. We recommend having the prasad and visiting the Bhairavnath Temple before heading back to Katra.

  3. Day 3: Shiv Khori and Baba Dhansar
    70 minutes (30 miles) from Katra

    Today, you will visit Shiv Khori and Baba Dhansar. Shiv Khori is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in the Reasi district. The cave is around 150 meters long and 1 meter wide and has a naturally formed shivling. Baba Dhansar is a beautiful waterfall and a popular picnic spot. You can also visit the ancient Shiva temple located near the waterfall.

  4. Day 4: Patnitop
    2 hours 15 minutes (50 miles) from Katra

    Today, you will visit Patnitop, a hill station located in the Udhampur district. The place is known for its natural beauty and adventure activities. You can enjoy trekking, paragliding, and skiing here. You can also visit the Nag Temple and the famous 600-year-old Naag Mandir, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Snake God.

  5. Day 5: Departure
    60 minutes (30 miles) from Katra

    Today, you will be transported to Jammu Airport for your flight back home. We hope you had a wonderful trip and wish you a safe journey back.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Street food in Katra (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra helicopter ride (10 minutes, INR 1,000)
  • Prasad at the Bhawan (30 minutes, INR 100)
  • Adventure activities in Patnitop (2 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Taxi fare from Jammu Airport to Katra (60 minutes, INR 1,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,800
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