Vaishno Devi Yatra
Day 1 - Arrival at Katra
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Arrival at Katra (Railway Station / road arrival)
• Pick-up & transfer to hotel
• Hotel check-in (subject to availability)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Lunch at hotel / local restaurant
• Rest and acclimatisation
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Visit Baba Dhansar
• Visit Banganga (Darshan & ritual spot)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Evening briefing for Yatra
• Yatra registration & preparations
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Dinner
• Early rest (for next day trek)
Day 2 - Vaishno Devi Darshan
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
• Early morning wake-up & tea
• Proceed to Yatra starting point
5:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Trek to Vaishno Devi Temple
- Banganga
- Charan Paduka
- Adhkuwari Cave
- Sanjichhat
- (Pony / Palki / Helicopter available at extra cost)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
• Spiritual rituals & prayers
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Return trek to Katra
• Rest stops en route
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Dinner
• Overnight stay in Katraion for the days ahead.
Day 3 - Departure
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
• Breakfast
• Hotel check-out
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Visit Ardh Kuwari Temple (if not covered during trek)
• Local shopping for prasad & souvenirs
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Departure transfer to Railway Station / onward journey
• Tour concludes with blessings of Mata Rani
Where is Vaishno Devi located?
Vaishno Devi Temple is located in the Trikuta Hills near Katra in Jammu & Kashmir.
Is registration mandatory for Vaishno Devi Yatra?
Yes, yatra registration is mandatory and can be done online or at the registration counters in Katra.
Is accommodation easily available near Vaishno Devi?
Yes, accommodation options include hotels, guesthouses, and shrine board lodges in Katra and near Bhawan.
Are food facilities available during the trek?
Yes, food stalls and refreshment points are available throughout the trekking route.
Why book the Vaishno Devi tour with Hike Himalayan?
Hike Himalayan offers reliable planning, smooth yatra arrangements, comfortable stays, and complete on-ground support for a peaceful pilgrimage.