Start your day with a visit to the sacred Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. The temple is located in the Trikuta Mountains and requires a trek of about 12 km from Katra.
Take a taxi or walk from your accommodation in Katra to the temple entrance. The trek to the temple takes around 4-6 hours depending on your pace.
After visiting the temple, head to Banganga, a holy spring with mythological significance. Enjoy a peaceful time by the water and soak in the spiritual atmosphere.
You can hire a taxi or take a local bus from the temple area to reach Banganga. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Visit Ardhkuwari, a cave temple located halfway to the Vaishno Devi Temple. Explore the caves and learn about the legends associated with this sacred site.
From Banganga, you can hire a taxi or walk to Ardhkuwari. The distance is around 2 km, and it takes about 30 minutes to reach.