Vaishno Devi Tour Guide

If you want to visit a land beyond dreams then you should definitely visit Jammu and Kashmir. The attraction of these Jewel of Himalayas goes far beyond their aesthetic appeal, they hold a deep spiritual significance for countless pilgrims and seekers of peace. One of the many gems, Vaishno Devi temple draws millions to this sacred abode each year. The Vaishno Devi tour is not solely physical journey but a spiritual trip. With every step you climb up to the winding paths through the mountains, it will re-echo with the weight of devotion and will promise a divine connection.

Vaishno Devi temple is located on an elevation of 5200 ft., in the Trikuta Mountains and is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi. This is one of the oldest shrine of India and it is also a Shaktipeeth. The belief among devotees is that Mata Vaishno Devi bestows blessings and grants their requests. This place remains a crucial part of religious and cultural heritage for Hindus. You can completely immerse in spirituality and seek blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi by choosing a Kashmir tour with Vaishno Devi Tour and explore the symphony of nature with devotion.

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How to reach Vaishno Devi

A 3 to 4 day trip would be enough for Mata Vaishno Devi tour. This place is one of the most visited pilgrimage destination in India, Especially by the time of Navratris. By that time the devotees usually increase to a crore and reaching to such place might be a little hard because of inconvenience of transportation.

But there is always an option of hiring a car rental service that would provide you a simple yet comforting journey. Delhi is the most convenient city to reach anywhere, let us tell you the best way to reach Vaishno Devi from Delhi –

By flight - As this temple is located in Katra, the nearest airport to Vaishno Devi temple is Jammu Airport that is 50 km away. This Jammu airport is connected with major airports in India like Mumbai, New Delhi, and Chennai etc. Reaching there by flight would be a fast way to reach but it might not be budget friendly.

By Train – Just at a distance of 18 km is located Katra Railway station, the nearest railway station to Vaishno Devi. This journey from Delhi to Vaishno Devi will take you around 13 hours to reach.

By Road – There are several option to go by road like by car or bus. There are regular buses from all North Indian cities available till Jammu and Katra. If you are travelling from Capital city, then you can choose Car on Rent in Delhi for Outstation and plan a road trip. Delhi to Vaishno Devi distance is 670 km, thus it will be around 13 to 14 hour journey. But when spirituality hits, then who cares how long the travel is right?

Best time to visit Vaishno Devi

Even though there is a huge rush during Navratries, the best time to visit Vaishno Devi is the months of September, October, and November. The weather during this time is pleasant, it is festive time and it is mild season that makes it a more comfortable and pleasant experience. The air there is filled with the Chants of Jai Mata di by crore of devotees as people visit just to get a glimpse of Ma Vaishno Devi. Other than this you can also visit by the time of summer from March to June. This is also a comfortable weather with a moderate amount of crowd. During the times of winter, this region experiences a good amount of snowfall thus creating a potentially challenged environment for pilgrims.

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Vaishno Devi Tour – a plan

Planning a tour to Vaishno Devi cannot be completed without exploring the beautiful city of Jammu and Kashmir. The Overwhelming landscapes, snow covered peaks, beautiful meadows define Kashmir valley very well. You can explore this place with help of this small overview idea-

When you reach Katra, the base point for Vaishno Devi, from Delhi, you can start your trek for Vaishno Devi. This is 14 Km trek and entire journey till Main Temple will pass across four main stops, Banganga, Ardhkuwari, Sanjhii Chat and finally the Bhawan before Bhairon Baba temple. After the time that you are completed with Mata Darshan, you can then trek back to Katra that will take you around 3 hours depending on your speed.

Now that you are at such gorgeous place and are done with Darshan, start exploring nearby places to Vaishno Devi. So the next day you can visit The Valley of Shepherds, Pahalgam and start sightseeing from the Betaab Valley. Remember the old classic movies like Kashmir ki Kali and Silsila? They all were shot here only. After this you can try activities like river rafting in Lidder River and then visit Aru Valley.

Plan your next visit to Srinagar, where you can explore attractions like Char Chinar, Mughal gardens, Nishat Bagh and Chasme Shahi Garden. Do not forget to try Kashmiri dress and try local food there. Afterwards plan a round trip to Sonamarg – the Golden Meadows. Either ways you can explore this place on same day or you can give the next whole day to this place.

On the next day you can head back to Delhi or plan a little longer trip. You can visit Gulmarg where you will find the World’s highest Golf Course, try a Gandola Cable Car ride, try other snow activities, visit Afarwat, strawberry valley, Drung waterfall etc. If you wish to explore Kashmir more than you choose Kashmir Tour Packages and have a lifetime experience.

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Conclusion

Maybe it is time to forget your sins and get blessing from Mata Vaishno Devi. Embark a pilgrimage to this enchanting and sacred place with ease and convenience. Pay a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, a place with eternal and evergreen beauty. We assure that a trip to Vaishno Devi and Kashmir will provide you a profound spiritual adventure with just a memorable divine experience.

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