To seek the blessings of the Goddess in her three manifestations of Maha Saraswati,
Maha Kali and Maha Laxshmi, join the holy yatra to the ancient shrine of Shri Mata
Vaishnodevi Ji and experience divine joy.For the devotees it is a journey to peace and solace. For nature lovers it is an
excursion amidst breathtaking scenic beauty.
The yatra to Vaishnodevi Ji is round the year, though the yatra during Navaratras is considered most auspicious.
HOW TO GET THERE:
You can travel upto Jammu by train or air. From Jammu Railway Station/Airport get into
a regular bus or hire a taxi to Katra ( 48 kms from Jammu ). From Katra you ascend
about 13.5 kms to the holy cave on foot, by ponies or dandis/palkis. Do remember
to take yatra slip from Yatra Registration Counter at Katra bus stand before proceeding
on yatra.
FACILITIES
The yatra to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Ji has never been as comfortable and pleasant as now with an improved 13.5 kms path and better lighting all along. There is a marked improvement in sanitation and cleanliness, adequate drinking water at frequent intervals, and all essential items available at reasonable rates.
ACCOMMODATION:
Good, clean accommodation is available at tourist bungalows, tourist hostel, retiring rooms, hotels, sarais and dharamshalas at Katra and en route. Cloak room facility is available with J&K Tourist Office at Katra.
CLOTHING:
Normal, summer clothing between April and September. Woollens required from October to March.
What to Hire:
Canvas shoes, torches, walking sticks, bags and raincoats available on hire at Katra. Pithoos, Ponies and Dandis ( Palkis ) available for carrying children, elderly, invalids and luggage. All these facilities are available at approved rates.
What to avoid:
Avoid over straining on the climb. Do not take short curts by leaving the pony path or the stairs.