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| Fours Days Tours |
| Mata
Vaishno Devi Yatra |
| Every Friday : Dep. 06.00 PM |
Arr. Monday 08.00
AM
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| Place
to Visit : |
 Katra |
Mata
Vaishno Devi Darbar (by foot 14 k.m.) |
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Katra - is the small town around 50 kms from Jammu. It is the entry point for
the pilgrims visiting the world famous shrine of Vaishno Devi. The
pilgrims are expected to take a trek of around 15 kms to visit the
shrine from Katra. Although a tedious trek, it has scenic and
picturesque surroundings with a climate  that is pleasant enough to go with the faith of the
pilgrims.
Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the oldest shrine of India,
located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the
Shivalik Hill Range. The Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra.
The Town Katra is 50 Kms away from Jammu and 35 Kms from District HQ
Udhampur and is linked by road. The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of
the most popular Shrines of India.
The Goddess Mata Vaishno Devi's abode is in 100
feet long cave with a narrow opening. The holy cold and crystal clear
water washes the lotus feet of the Mata's "Pindian". There are three
natural pindies representing Maha Sarswati, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Kali,
which represent creative, preservative, and destructive aspects of the
Super Power. It is an ancient shrine whose reference is found in the
Vedas and ancient scriptures.
The Vaishno Devi temple is recognized as
one of the "Shakti Peeths" of goddess 'Durga'. This holy shrine of Mata
Vaishno Devi which is situated in the folds of mighty 'Tirkuta' Hills'
attracts lakhs of devotees from all parts of India and abroad.
People who visit the shrine constitute a heterogeneous profile
comprising of wealthy & poor, aged & young, males & females
from within and outside the country. The Shrine of goddess 'Vaishno
Devi' is reached by an arduous climb.
The
scenic beauty, the landscape around and the constant chanting of 'Jai
Mata Di', leaves a mystic effect on the devotees. At the culmination of
their pilgrimage the devotees are blessed with the 'Darshans' of the
deity in her three manifestations as three Pindies, located inside the
sanctum- sanatorium, which is open for the devotees through out the year
in all seasons.
It is truly a spiritually uplifting experience to witness the faith of
the devotees, who are motivated to the heart by three words being
chanted since the ages.
Bhumika Temple -
At Darshani Darwaza, 1-km from Katra, the
Goddess disappeared. This place is called Darsani Darwaza because the
Trikut mountain is visible from here Tikuta Parvat is three high peaks
that are the abodes of the Goddess Vaishno Devi.
Ban Ganga
Temple - After the Goddess left the Bhumika Temple, she went
to the Trikuta Hills passing through here. At this time, Langoor Vir
(Veer Langur) felt thirsty. The Goddess shot an arrow into the stone and
a holy river was produced, now known as Ban Ganga. It is called Ban
Ganga because the Goddess washed her hair at this place. Most pilgrims
take bath here. You must show the slip you got near the Bus Stand in
Katra to pass this point. Ban Ganga is about 3-km from Katra.
Charan
Paduka Temple -
This is where the Goddess stopped for some time
while Bhairon was chasing her. Her footprints are supposed to be visible
on a stone at this place. Charanpaduka means " holy footprints." It is
about 1.5-km from Ban Ganga at 3,380 feet.
Ardh Kuwari -
Ardh Kuwari is the halfway point and some
pilgrims stay here for the night. There is a 15-foot-long cave called Garbha Joon where
the Goddess hid herself for nine months and showed her self to a saint.
The cave is narrow, and you have to almost crawl all the way though it.
When Bhairon entered the cave, the Goddess made a new opening with her
trident and ran away. Ardh Kuwari is 4.5-km from Charan Paduka and 4,800
ft above sea level.
After ardh Kuwari the path gets very
steep for 2.5-km. This ascent is called Hathi Matha ascent, because the
mountain is shaped like the forehead of an Elephant. It is best to use
the footpath rather than the stairs, as the climb will be easier. From
here it is another 1,500-ft climb to Sanjhi Chatt, and from there
another 4-km to the carve.
The Sri Ram Temple -
The Sri Ram Temple is near Vaishno Devi cave.
There is a Shiva-linga in a cave 125 steps down from the Ram Temple.
The
Bhairon (Bhairav) Temple -
This temple is about 2.5-km from Vaishno Devi
cave at about 6,700 feet. It is traditional to visit this temple after
visiting the Vaishno Devi Temple. Bhairon (Bhairav) was absolved of all
sins when Durga killed him. When Bhairon was killed by the Goddess his
head flew to this place. There is a huge stone outside the cave that
represents the body of Bhairon. After he was killed, her prayed to the
Goddess to forgive him. It is said that the Goddess gave the benediction
that the desires of her devotees who visit this place would be
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| Schedule |
| Day 1 :
Delhi |
Night
Journey |
Dep. 06.00
P.M. to Katra |
| Day 2 : Katra |
Arr. 10.00 A.M. (Two
Hours Rest) |
Dep. to Bhawan (14 km.
treking) |
| Day 3 : Bhawan |
Mata Darshan |
Dep. to Katra (Night or
Morning) |
| Katra |
Arr. Before 12.00 Noon |
Dep. 05.00 P.M. to
Delhi |
| Back to Delhi (Head
Office) |
Arr. 08.00
A.M. (Day -4) |
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| Fares Detail |
Volvo A/c Air
Bus Rs. 2,300/-
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Transportation
charges without accommodation (5 to 11 years) |
| Volvo A/c Air
Bus Rs. 2,900/- |
Transportation
charges with accommodation on twin sharing basis |
| Volvo
A/c Air Bus Rs. 2,800/- |
Transportation
charges with accommodation on triple sharing basis |
| Volvo
A/c Air Bus Rs. 3,500/- |
Transportation
with accommodation on single sharing basis |
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| Helicopter
Ticket "Katra To Sanji Chat" Also Available..... |
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