About Place
Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Mata Adi Shakti also known as Chandi/Durga. The words ""maa" and "mata" are commonly used in India for "mother", and thus are often used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Vaishno Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess, located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Temple or Bhawan is 13.5 km from Katra and various modes of transportation are available from Katra to Bhawan, including Ponies, Electric vehicles and palanquins operated by 4 persons. Helicopter services are also available up to Sanjichhat, which is 9.5 km from Katra.
Places To Visit
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Ardh Kuwari Cave
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Katra
- Dera Baba Banda
Activities
- Visit Dera Baba Banda
- Picnic At Jhajjar Kotli
- Pilgrimage To Vaishno Devi Temple
- Visit Bhimgarh Fort
- Trek To Deva Mai
- Pony Ride To Ardh Kuwari Cave
- River Rafting At Chenab River
- Horse Riding
Famous Food
- Rogan Josh
- Dum Aloo
- Yakhni
Things To Buy
- Religious artifacts
- Clothes
- Dry Fruits
- Medicine
Shopping Area
- Ardh Kuwari Market
- Katra Main Bazaar
- Katra Bus Stand
- Sanji Chhat
- Bhawan
- Souvenirs and Prasad in Vaishno Devi
Vaishno Devi Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 0194 250 6504
- Ambulance Service:
- 2543739
- Tourist Center:
- 0194 - 2457927
