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3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary from Katra Railway Station to Vaishno Devi in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Vaishno Devi Mandir
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Katra Railway Station

    In the morning, take a trek to Vaishno Devi Mandir which is a famous Hindu temple atop the Trikuta Mountains. The trek is 14 km long, and it takes around 4-6 hours to reach the temple. You can take a pony or helicopter ride too. In the afternoon, visit the Bhairavnath Temple which is en route to Vaishno Devi Mandir. In the evening, you can enjoy the scenic view from the top and relish the prasad.

  2. Day 2: Ardhkuwari Temple and Nau Devi Cave Temple
    25 minutes (7.5 km) from Vaishno Devi Mandir

    In the morning, take a trek to the Ardhkuwari Temple which is a halfway point to Vaishno Devi Mandir. It is believed that the Goddess rested here for nine months. In the afternoon, visit the Nau Devi Cave Temple which is located near the Ardhkuwari Temple. It is a unique temple with nine shrines of different Goddesses. In the evening, you can enjoy the light and sound show at the temple premises.

  3. Day 3: Dera Baba Banda Bahadur and Bahu Fort
    45 minutes (30 km) from Nau Devi Cave Temple

    In the morning, visit the Dera Baba Banda Bahadur which is a gurudwara dedicated to Baba Banda Bahadur, a loyal disciple of Guru Gobind Singh. It is located on the banks of the River Chenab. In the afternoon, visit the Bahu Fort which is an ancient fort that was built by Raja Bahulochan. It is located on a hilltop and offers a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, you can go shopping at the Raghunath Bazaar which is a famous market in Jammu.

Recommendations

You can also visit the Sanasar Lake which is a scenic spot located near Katra. You can enjoy activities like paragliding, trekking, and camping there. Another side trip you can take is to the Shiv Khori Cave Temple which is a famous Hindu shrine located in Reasi, Jammu. You can also maximize your fun by trying the local cuisines like Rajma Chawal, Kalari Cheese, and Dogri Meat.

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