Pilgrimage, Attrations and Hotels Guide for India

Mata Vaishno Devi Ji

The Vaishno Devi cave , 61 km north of Jammu, is one of the regions's most important Pilgrim sites. As the temple draws near, you hear cries of 'Jai Mata di' ( Victory to the Mother Goddess). Then at the shrine entrance, Pilgrims walk in batches through cold ankle-deep water to the low and narrow cave entrance to get a glimpse of the deity. Visitors joining the Yatra find it a very moving experience.

The main pilgrimage season is March to July. The arduous climb along the 13 km track to the cave temple has been re-laid, widened and tiled, and railings provided. Another road from lower Sanjichat to the Darbar brings you 2km closer with 300m less to climb. Ponies, dandies and porters are available from Katra town at fixed rates. Auto-rickshaws and taxis can go as far as the Banganga, Yatra slips issued by the shrine Board in Katra must be presented at Banganga checkpoint within six hours. Tea, drinks and snacks are available on the route.

Visitors should leave all leather items in a cloakroom at Vaishno Devi before entering the Cave; carry bottled water and waterproof. If you are on your own or in a small group, to avoid a wait for a group allocation, present yourself at Gate 1 or 2 and smile. Katra is an attractive town at the foot of the Trikuta Hills where visitors to the Vaishno Devi cave can stay.

Budget Katra Hotels Deals:

Tip: Don't forget to ask for off season discount, you may get 30 to 40% off on below rates.
Off Season: Ranges from 1st Feb - 30th Apr, 1st Sept. - 25th Oct (Except long weekends & festivities)

Hotel the Vaishno Devi
Executive Room - INR 2699.00
Honeymoon Suite - INR 3799.00
Family Room - INR 3599.00
Royal Suite - INR 5999.00

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Tel : +91-01991-233301, 233302 Mobile : 09205044801, 09205055801
310,313 Ambika Vihar, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi � 110087

Hotel Asia Sripati
Standard Room - INR 1795.00
Double Deluxe Room(AC) - INR 2295.00
Family Room - INR 3295.00

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Tel : +91-177-2652900, Mob:+91-01991-232399, 233264
Jammu Katra Road, Katra, Jammu - 11004

Hotel Varun
Standard Non-AC Room - INR 1795.00
Deluxe AC Room - INR 2295.00
Family Suite - INR 3095.00

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Tel : +91-1991-232955, 234591
Kashmir Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi- 182301

Hotel Jai Maa Inn
Classic Room(non A/C) - INR 2739.00
Family Room(A/C) - INR 4939.00
Luxary Room - INR 4389.00

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Tel : +91-9810123855, 9910748898
Kashmir Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi- 182301

Hotel Bhawani
Standard Room - INR 1790.00
Deluxe AC Room - INR 2290.00
Family Suite - INR 2790.00
Family Suite Deluxe - INR 3690.00

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Tel : +91-9205399915
Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi- 182301

Hotel Basera
Standard Room (A/C) - INR 2100.00
Super Deluxe Room - INR 2400.00

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Tel : +91-01991-232123, 234198 , +91-94191 65734
Jammu Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi- 182301

Hotel KatraContinental
Single Room - INR 2500.00
Double Room - INR 3000.00
Family Room - INR 4500.00

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Tel : +91-01991-234677, 234688
Jammu Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi- 182301

How to reach here

Jammu is the major city, 48 km, from Katra town and is well connected to other parts of India though Air, rail and road services.

By Air

Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Spicejet, Air Deccan fly daily to Delhi and Srinagar from Rambagh Airport in Jammu. The airport is 6 km from Jammu City and is well connected through Taxi and Auto-rickshaws.

By Train

Jammu Tawi mail, Delhi Jammu Tawi Indore Malwa Express, Jhelum Express, Shalimar Express , Rajdhani Express, Kolkata Jammu Tawi Express connect Delhi and Jammu and time ranges from 9 hrs to 14 hrs.

By Road

From General Bus stand buses run to Delhi (distance 586 km), pathankot, Srinagar (distance 293 km), Katra (distance 48 km) on scheduled times.