A spiritual journey to the divine shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, through the mystic Himalayas will find you solace and soothe your soul. The shrine is devoted to Maa Kali, Maa Saraswati, Maa Laxmi carved in caves in the form of pindies. The awesome three destination trip takes you the dazzling beauty of Golden Temple, the pilgrimage of Mata Vaishno Devi and the stunning landscape and cultural melting pot of Kashmir.
Soak yourself in the peaceful vibes of the Golden Temple and witness the explore the golden city. Head towards the famous pilgrim of India Vaishno Devi nestled in the Trikuta mountains. The trek starts from Katra which is 14km you can go by foot, by ponies, palkies or by helicopter. Process to Kashmir which is incredible for its snow capped peaks, rivers, steams endless meadows, flower valley, pine forest and adventures activities. Favoured by families and groups of friends alike, this popular tour package let’s you enjoy three versatile destinations in one trip!
Vaishnodevi trip with the family can be done by road, train, or flight. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway station is the nearest terminal located at a distance of 20 km from the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi temple. There are frequent buses to Katra from Jammu Tawi, Amritsar, New Delhi, and other major cities of India. One can also reach Katra, which is about 50 km from Jammu, it serves as the base camp for the yatra. Jammu is well connected by flight from all the major cities, another way is to take a train to Jammu. There are many daily and weekly trains that operate from major cities to Jammu and there are few trains that have been extended till Katra.
Vaishno Devi remains crowded throughout the year but it is mostly visited by tourists during the months of March to July as the weather is pleasant and comforting for the devotees. The maximum temperature is 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is 17 degrees Celsius making it appropriate for darshan and because of this many travellers prefer scheduling their Vaishno Devi trip plan with family during these months.
It usually rains between August and September, the weather conditions can get a little extreme this time, but despite that many devotees prefer travelling around this time. November to February are the winter months and many travellers do not prefer travelling during these months because weather conditions are harsh and trekking around this time becomes difficult.
Now that you know all about Vaishno Devi and everything you need to keep in your mind before planning your trip. Your Vaishno Devi trip with family will be made convenient with our ultimate guide described above. Do plan a Vaishno Devi trip as it is considered a home to spiritual culture and a sacred site for Hindus. Schedule your vacation in the season of summer when there is a nice ambience amidst the hills.