Overview
Maa Vaishno Devi, a revered manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess, is located in the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The shrine is visited by millions of pilgrims annually, who undertake a 12-kilometer trek from the base camp at Katra to seek her blessings.
- Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Route: Jammu ➔ Katra ➔ Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan ➔ Katra ➔ Jammu
- Pickup/Drop Point: Jammu Airport or Jammu Tawi Railway Station
- Base Camp Stay: Katra (2 Nights)
🟢 Inclusions (What's Covered)
- Transportation: * Private air-conditioned vehicle (Sedan/SUV) for pickup from Jammu Airport/Railway Station to Katra and return drop-off.
- Internal point-to-point hotel transfers (Hotel to Ban Ganga/Helipad and back).
- Toll taxes, parking charges, fuel cost, and driver allowances.
- Accommodation: * 2 Nights stay in Katra on a double/triple sharing basis (Standard/Deluxe/Premium categories based on preference).
- Meals: * MAP Meal Plan: 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners at the hotel (Pure vegetarian meals).
- Assistance: * Guidance on obtaining the mandatory RFID Yatra Cards and helicopter timings.
🔴 Exclusions (What's Not Covered)
- Travel to Jammu: Airfare, train tickets, or bus fares from your home city to Jammu.
- Yatra Assistance Services: Cost of Ponies (khachhar), Palkis, Porters (pithus), or Battery Car tickets.
- Helicopter / Ropeway Tickets: Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra helicopter bookings or Bhairo Baba Ropeway tickets (unless customized and pre-booked in advance).
- Meals: Lunches, snacks, or bottled mineral water during the trek or transit.
- Personal Expenses: Room service, laundry, telephone calls, tips, and insurance.
- GST: 5% Government Service Tax applicable on the final package invoice.
The Cost Includes
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Accommodation: 3-star Hotel accommodation.
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Meals: Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotels (Buffet style for groups).
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Tolls & Taxes: All parking, state taxes, driver allowances, and fuel charges.
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Tour Manager: 1 Dedicated professional tour assistance for 24/7 hrs.
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Daily Water: 1 Bottles of 500ml mineral water per person per day.
The Cost Excludes
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Hotel Expenses(extra expenses in hotel)
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International Airfare
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Your travel and medical insurance
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Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
2 Nights / 3 Days
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Jammu Airport or Railway Station. You will be greeted by a private driver and transferred to Katra (approx. 55 km / 2 hours drive) via a scenic route.
- Check-In: Arrive in Katra, check into your hotel, and refresh yourself.
- Evening: Free at leisure. You can explore the local Katra market, shop for dry fruits, red chunris, and traditional souvenirs, or collect your mandatory RFID Yatra Access Card from the counter.
- Night Stay: Dinner and overnight stay at the Katra hotel.
- Early Morning: After an early breakfast, get transferred to the Ban Ganga base camp (if trekking/taking a pony) or the Katra Helipad (if taking a helicopter).
- The Journey: Embark on the 13–14 km sacred trek to the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan situated in the Trikuta Mountains. You can complete this on foot, or opt for ponies, palkis, or a battery-operated vehicle (available up to Ardhkuwari).
- Darshan: Seek the divine blessings of Mata Rani inside the holy cave shrine, manifesting in the form of three natural rock structures (Pindies) representing Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati.
- Bhairo Nath Temple: Proceed further to the Bhairo Baba Temple (via a steep 2 km trek or the passenger ropeway). The yatra is considered incomplete without visiting Bhairo Baba.
- Return: Trek back down to Ban Ganga/reach the helipad and get transferred back to your hotel.
- Night Stay: Late dinner and a well-deserved overnight rest at the Katra hotel.
- Morning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out.
- Transfer: Drive back to Jammu. If time permits before your departure, you can do quick sightseeing in Jammu, visiting the historic Raghunath Temple or Bagh-e-Bahu.
- Departure: Drop off at Jammu Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey home with divine memories.
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