Divine Vaishno Devi & Shivkhodi Pilgrimage Tour

After arriving in Katra, all tourists will have to reach our hotel. Since entry inside the railway station is not possible, you will have to reach the hotel at your own expense. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the Katra Railway Station. If there are more than 10 passengers, a complimentary pick-up will be provided from Jammu Railway Station after train no. 19223 arrives at 7:30 pm. The pick-up departs from opposite Annapurna Bhojnalaya. Please note that for private transport options from Jammu airport, an Innova will cost Rs. 2200 and a tempo traveller will cost Rs. 4000 to reach the Katra hotel.

Tourists arriving by air will have to pay Rs 2600 at the time of booking for Innova or equivalent vehicle for pick up from Jammu airport and transfer to hotel in Katra.

After breakfast at 6:00 am, travellers will depart for Vaishnao Devi darshan from Katra at their own expense. Each traveller must visit the Yatra Slip Counter to obtain a Yatra slip after reaching Banganga, about 12 km from Katra. The return journey can be made on foot, by horse, or doli at the traveller’s expense. For those opting for a helicopter darshan, bookings must be made online 60 days in advance at www.maavaishnodevi.org.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel at 8:00 am, we will depart by bus for Patnitop, located 85 km away, a scenic 3-hour drive. Patnitop offers a unique and unforgettable experience with its snowstorms and breath-taking natural beauty. (Nattha Top will have to go voluntarily and at his own expense.)

After breakfast at the hotel at 7:00 am, we will depart by bus for Shivkhodi, located 85 km away, a 3-hour journey. Upon arrival at Ransu parking, the village of Shivkhodi is about 2 km away, with the Shiva Cave situated approximately 4 km further from the village. Travelers can reach these sites by foot, horse, dolly, or a mini bus, all at their own expense. After witnessing the magnificent Shiva Linga in the cave, we will enjoy a satisfying lunch before departing for Katra.

After check out from the hotel at 7:00 am, the tour comes to an end. Travelers will depart for Ahmedabad. If more than 15 passengers are heading to Ahmedabad, a bus will be provided from Katra to Jammu Railway Station at 4:30 am.