Experience a beautiful spiritual journey to Vaishno Devi and visit to "Heaven on Earth - Kashmir" is cherry on the cake
The holy cave is believed to be the places where the goddess manifested herself in the form of natural rock formations, known as the three holy pindies
Nothing feels more soother as you glide your fingers through the chill water of Dal Lake while chatting with family on a Shikara boat
Recreate Bollywood moments in Bethab Valley which offers you vast sunny lawns with clusters of tall confierous trees
Adore the panoramic views of the snow clad mountains from the highest cable car ride at Gondola in Gulmarg
About the tour:
Embark on a spiritual holiday to one of the most popular pilgrim centre Vaishno Devi in Jammu and witness the majestic towns and villages of Kashmir. The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is set amidst the mystic Trikuta Mountains in Jammu. The temple is devoted to Maa Kali, Maa Saraswati, Maa Laxmi carved in caves in the form of pindies. Seek the divine blessings from Maa Vashivo Devi by trekking 14km by foot, by pony rides or by helicopter.
After paying homage to Vaishno devi you will en route to Paradise on Earth where Kashmir will shower you with the pleasing Shikara ride, verdant meadows, apple orchards, pristine lakes, gigantic mountains and rolling snowfields, as far as the eye can fathom. From the highest Gondola ride in Gulmarg to staying in a Houseboat in Srinagar, there's lots to explore in Kashmir. Apart from that there is a lot of culture to soak in, in the form of traditional Kashmiri cuisine, Folk Music and Much More. A tour to Kashmir will give you a lot of memories to cherish and treasure them for lifetime.
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Katra is located at a distance of 50 Kms from Jammu, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu is connected with the rest of the country by road, rail and air. Jammu is connected by air with Delhi and Srinagar.Jammu is also connected by rail to all the major cities of the country. Indian Railways operates large number of trains with air-conditioned and ordinary coaches to and from Jammu every day. From Jammu to Katra the distance is 50 Kms. Taxis are available at Jammu air port and Jammu railway station for carrying the pilgrims to Katra. The Jammu and Kashmir State Roadways Transport Corporation operates a large number of buses at regular intervals from Jammu Railway Station to Katra. Private Deluxe buses also operate between Jammu Railway Station and Katra. Besides these, there is also a regular bus service between Jammu and Katra from the General Bus Stand at Jammu. Buses leave for Katra after every fifteen minutes from the General Bus Stand. The bus service commences at 5.30 AM and concludes at 8.30 PM everyday.
Before proceeding to Bhawan for Darshans please ensure the following: -
Obtain a yatra Parchi (slip) from the Yatra registration Counter at the general Bus stand Katra. The Yatra Slip is free of cost and can be obtained between 6AM. to 10 p.m.
Video Camera not allowed on the track.
Get your room booked for Bhawan / Sanji Chhat / Adhkwari from Enquiry and Reservation Shakti Bhawan, Niharika and collect your papers to be shown at the location for which the room is booked.
Don't carry too much jewelry or cash with you.
For hiring the registered Ponies, Pithoos or Palkies a yatri is required to contact the contractors offices at Bhawan / Adhkwari / Katra. The rates for these Palkies / Pithoos / Ponies are approved by the Govt. and for convenience the same can be cross checked from the Signboards installed by the Board along the track at prominent locations. Before engaging these Ponies, Palkies or Pithoos a devotee is required to note down the registration no. of the person(s) so engaged for reference in case of need. In case of any problem with the Contractors Office, the field offices of the Shrine Board can also be contacted at the above locations.
It is absolutely convenient for the devotees of all age groups right from small children to elderly people as adequate facilities like catering, porters, accommodation etc. are available at Katra, Bhawan and enroute. For the infirm people the Palkies can be engaged.
The best time to visit Kashmir is in the summer season, between the months of April and June.
Yes, travelling to Kashmir is absolutely safe. However, don’t be shocked by the abundance of military checkpoints, tanks on the side of the road, military trucks and heavy armed soldiers roaming down the streets.