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Spiritual Retreat at Vaishno Devi

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Day 1: Divine Journey

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

12:00PM

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

6:00PM

Visit the Temple

Explore the holy caves and seek blessings at the Vaishno Devi Temple, just in time for the evening aarti.
Follow the crowd inside the temple complex and join the queue for darshan.
Free, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Bhawan

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

8:00PM

Descend back to Katra

Start your descent back to Katra, reflecting on the spiritual experience as the night sky radiates with stars.
Follow the same path you took to ascend, using torches or phones for light.
Free, 4 hours

12:00AM

Late Night Snack

Once back in Katra, enjoy a late-night snack at a local eatery, winding down from your pilgrimage.
Explore the eateries open late in Katra town centre for refreshments.
£5, 1 hour
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