Vaishno Devi
Jammu and Kashmir

Vaishno Devi

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About Vaishno Devi

  • Opening Hours: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Prime Day & Hours: Tuesday and Saturday; Early Morning or Late Evening
  • Suggested Duration: 1-2 days
  • Tickets: Online and Offline
  • Nearest Railway Station: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station, 18 kms away
  • Nearest Airport: Jammu Airport (IXJ), 65 kms away
  • Nearest Bus Stop: Katra Bus Stand 17 kms away


Vaishno Devi is a famous temple located in the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, India, dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, a form of Goddess Durga. Many people include a visit to this temple in their Kashmir Tour Packages to seek the goddess's blessings for peace, prosperity, and good fortune. The temple is at a height of more than 5,000 feet, and pilgrims usually walk around 12 kilometres from the base camp in Katra to reach it. Visitors can also use ponies, palanquins, or helicopters to reach the temple.


The temple features a natural cave where the goddess is believed to reside in the form of three sacred rocks. Vaishno Devi is an important spiritual destination, attracting millions of visitors every year who come to pray and experience the divine atmosphere.

Vaishno Devi Highlights

• Offer prayers and seek blessings at Vaishno Devi, an ancient shrine, believed to be over a million years old.
• Enjoy a scenic trek through the breathtaking Himalayan hills, taking in the surrounding natural landscapes.
• Experience the vibrant 'Bhandara' at Vaishno Devi, where pilgrims share food, celebrate, and bond in spiritual unity.
• Visit the Ardh Kuwari Cave, where once Vaishno Devi hid to escape from Bhairo Nath.
• Pay your respects at the Bhairon Temple to conclude your journey at Vaishno Devi.

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Vaishno Devi Reviews

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4.5 rating from 17 travellers

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Mansi Patel14 Jan 2026
5.0

Family Trip of 2026! Traveling from Ahmedabad with kids was risky in Jan, but Sales se Karan ne sab set kar diya tha. Hamare hotel mein Heater tha, toh bache bimar nahi pade. Humne Betaab Valley mein sledging ki—bachon ko bohot maza aaya. Humne raste mein humein Kashmiri Kahwa pilaya, jo Amdavad ki chai se bhi zyada sukoon de raha tha.

Rajesh Mehta8 Jan 2026
5.0

Winter Mastery! baraf dekh ke maza aa gaya. Amdavad se flight direct thi. Sales person Ankit ne itinerary bohot "proper" banayi thi. Humne Drung Frozen Waterfall dekha, aisa lag raha tha glass ka pahad ho. Thrillophilia ki team ne pura dhyan rakha. Support se Priya checked on us when there was a small landslide near Banihal. Khub saras trip!

Dhanvin Naik19 Jun 2021
5.0

I booked my package with Thrillophilia(recommended by a relative) for me and my gang of 5 other mates for 7 days and 6 nights and had an amazing experience given the pocket-friendly budget. We received a hearty welcome at the Katra station by the driver and there was a hassle free check-in to the cosy and comfortable rooms. They made sure to sanitise the rooms in front of us again so that we were assured and we were pretty impressed by the hygiene standards they maintained. We had a filling breakfast and proceeded to visit Vaishno Devi along with the driver who was very cordial and informative and made sure we missed nothing which was experience-worthy and again Thrillophilia is to be thanked here. We had an amazing darshan and had a late night dinner at our hotels. The next morning after a delectable breakfast we were taken to Pahalgam in a comfy SUV with a driver-cum-guide and this person made the journey tireless with his humour. We visited the apple orchids, saffron fields and a bat manufacturing factory before checking-in and then proceeded with our sight seeing and it was one memorable ride on the ponies, which is to be cherished forever. On day-3 we visited Sonmarg and hiked to the Thajiwas Glacier which was a sight to behold and stopped at a few temples on the way as well. On the fourth day we were taken to Gulmarg and believe me when I say that the Gondola Cable car ride was a once in a lifetime kind of experience. On the fifth and sixth day we went on Shikara rides and visited the serene Mughal Gardens and did a lot of sight-seeing as well before heading back home. My Overall experience was a really comfortable, safe and hassle-free one and I have Thrillophilia to thank for it. I highly recommend Thrillophilia to everyone looking for a wonderful tour.

Ujjwal Marar8 Jun 2021
4.0

We had one of the most wonderful tours of our life when we went on an 8 Days trip to Vaishnodevi and Kashmir offered by Thrillophilia. We arrived at Katra and got the blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi. The spiritual and religious time spent there was lovely and mesmerizing. Later, we explored the beautiful destinations of Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg. We also enjoyed several adventurous and thrilling activities there like skiing, houseboat stay etc. The guide was also very professional and well-mannered. The trip was well-planned and included all comforts like food, stays, and transfers. We highly recommend trips with Thrillophilia and will definitely plan more.

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