Overview
Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hill of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess.
Day 1: Arrive Jammu – Katra (50 Kms / approx. 2 to 3 hours)
Upon your arrival in Jammu, you will meet our representative/driver at the airport or railway station & drive to Katra. Upon arrival check in at your pre booked hotel. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Katra.
Day 2: Katra – Vaishnodevi Darshan – Katra
After breakfast, start your Holy Journey to Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan. Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 km), ponies can also be arranged by yourself (at your own cost). After Darshan return back to Katra for overnight stay.
Day 3: Katra – Patnitop (70 Kms / approx. 2 to 3 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Patnitop. Patnitop is a hill top tourist location in Udhampur district on the National Highway 1A.Patnitop is a distortion of the original name of “Patan Da Talab” meaning “Pond of the Princess”. Upon arrival check in at your pre booked hotel in Patnitop . Later proceed for local sightseeing tour of Nag temple and excursion to Nathatop and Sanasar. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Patnitop – Jammu (70 Kms / approx. 2 to 3 hours)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jammu Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 2 nights accommodation in Katra.
- 1 night accommodation in Patnitop.
- Daily buffet breakfast & dinner in hotels.
- Non A/C vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Any Air/ Train tickets.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- All entrances & guide charges.
- Any other items/services not mentioned in “ Inclusions “.
Important Information
- Due to the extremely strict security measures at the airport during peak season, guests are requested to leave for the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure. We are forced to enforce this rule as there are 4 security barriers to pass before reaching the airport. And there are regular traffic jams for a couple of kilometers outside the airport.