Spiritual Retreat at Vaishno Devi

Day 1: Divine Journey

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

5:00AM

Begin the Trek

Start the 14 km trek to the sacred Vaishno Devi Temple, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
Head to the starting point of the trek in Katra and follow the well-marked path.
Free, 6 hours

11:00AM

Visit the Temple

Explore the holy caves and seek blessings at the Vaishno Devi Temple.
Follow the crowd inside the temple complex and join the queue for darshan.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Bhawan

Enjoy a simple yet delicious langar meal at the temple's Bhawan.
Head to the dining hall area after the darshan for the langar.
Donation based, 1 hour

2:00PM

Descend back to Katra

Start your descent back to Katra, reminiscing on the spiritual experience.
Follow the same path you took to ascend, be cautious on the rocky terrain.
Free, 4 hours

6:00PM

Dinner in Katra

Relish a hearty meal at one of the local eateries in Katra, celebrating your pilgrimage.
Explore the restaurants in Katra town centre for a variety of options.
£10, 1 hour
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