Best time to visit Vaishno Devi
When Vaishno Devi Yatra starts?
Vaishno Devi opens from June to July. So, best time to visit Vaishno Devi Temple is during June. During rain pilgrimage is restricted due to landslides and hampering of transport. Pilgrimage resumes after rainy days.
How to reach Vaishno Devi Shrine
Vaishno Devi has good connectivity of Railway, Buses and Flights.
- Nearest Helipad from Vaishno Devi Shrine is Sanjeechhat Helipad (6 KM Trek).
- Nearest Railway Station from Vaishno Devi is Katra Railway Station.
- Nearest Airport from Vaishno Devi is Jammu Airport .
| Category |
Details |
| Temple Name |
Vaishno Devi Temple |
| Location |
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
| Deity |
Goddess Vaishno Devi (Mata Rani, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, Mahakali) |
| Significance |
One of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi. |
| Altitude |
5,200 feet (1,585 meters) above sea level |
| Yatra Distance |
Approximately 13 km from Katra to Bhawan |
| Best Time to Visit |
March to October (Peak Season), but open year-round |
| Darshan Timings |
24/7, with Aarti performed twice daily (morning & evening) |
| Yatra Registration |
Free registration is mandatory, available online and at Katra Yatra Registration Counters |
| Modes of Travel |
- Trekking (13 km, via Ban Ganga, Ardhkuwari, and Sanjichhat)
- Battery-operated vehicles (Limited availability)
- Ponies, Palkis, and Porter services
- Helicopter service (From Katra to Sanjichhat)
|
| Accommodation |
Dharamshalas, budget hotels, and premium hotels available in Katra and Bhawan area |
| Nearby Attractions |
- Ardhkuwari Cave
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Charan Paduka
- Sanji Chhat
- Shiv Khori Cave
|
| How to Reach |
- By Air: Jammu Airport (50 km from Katra)
- By Train: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station
- By Road: Well-connected by buses and taxis from Jammu
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| Website |
www.maavaishnodevi.org |
Places to visit
Places to visit in Vaishno Devi are Vaishno Devi Temple, Ardh Kumari Cave and Bhairavanath Temple. You can also visit many other places like Kand Kandoli Temple , Raghunath Temple and Bagh Bahu in Jammu .
Fairs and Festivals in Vaishno Devi
Navaratra is 9 Days Ritual Festival in India which is dedicated to Goddess worship.
Best Things to Do in Vaishno Devi
Pilgrims visit the Holy Shrine of Vaishno Devi to have Darshan of Vaishno Devi Temple . It is most famous Shakti Temples (Feminine Energy) of India dedicated to Goddesses Mahakaali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.
Nearby tourist places from Vaishno Devi, Katra are:
Vaishno Devi is situated on mountains so it is cold throughout the year. Best time to visit the Vaishno Devi Shrine is March to October when temperatures raise and make an outdoor activity easier.
There are numerous options for accommodation in Katra and Jammu for Vaishno Devi Yatra.
NOTE: Holy Voyages arranges for affordable accommodation for holy pilgrimage of pilgrims on Vaishno Devi Shrine.