Vaishno Deviवैष्णो देवी
The cave shrine in the Trikuta hills. Registration is needed.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereReasi, Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit20 March to 15 April and 1 October to 31 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyModerate
Height1585 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyKatra, Katra
EntryFree. Yatra registration needed. Helicopter, pony and ropeway cost extra.
About Vaishno Devi
The most visited shrine in northern India, a cave temple in the Trikuta hills reached by a paved walk of about 13 km from Katra. Pilgrims can walk, ride a pony or palanquin, use a battery car or the ropeway, or take a helicopter from Katra. Registration for the yatra is free and must be done in advance online or at Katra. It is open round the year and busiest in Navratri, so book your stay early.
What to see and do
- Cave shrine at Bhawan
- 13 km paved trek from Katra
- Ardh Kuwari and Bhairon Ghati
- Helicopter, ropeway and ponies
- Katra bazaar and railway station
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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