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A 5,200ft cave shrine dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, reached by a 13-km trek (or pony/helicopter) from Katra. One of India's most-visited Hindu pilgrimages.
Must-see highlights
13-km Katra to shrine trek
Helicopter to Sanjichhat
Bhairon Ghati Temple (post-darshan)
Ardhkuwari cave halt
Banganga Katra starting point
Vaishno Devi holy cave darshan
Trikuta Parvat panorama
Battery car to Ban Ganga
Shiv Khori Cave (100km)
Nathatop scenic pass
Katra market darshan prasad
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra 0km · Jammu (IXJ) 50km
Nearby attractions
Vaishno Devi shrineBhairon TempleArdhkuwariKatra base townSanjichhat helipad
How to get here
Delhi → Katra
train · 10h
₹800
approx.
Delhi → Jammu
flight · 1.5h
₹4,500
approx.
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October – March (avoid monsoon)
Nearest Transport
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra0 km
Jammu (IXJ)50 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹6,500/night
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