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Vaishno Devi Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Vaishno Devi, Jammu Kashmir.
- Best time: March To October
- 5 places to see
About Vaishno Devi
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 in Vaishno Devi
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Ardh Kuwari Cave
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Katra
- Dera Baba Banda
Things to do in Vaishno Devi
- 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 in Vaishno Devi
- Rogan Josh
- Dum Aloo
- Yakhni
Things to buy in Vaishno Devi
- Religious artifacts
- Clothes
- Dry Fruits
- Medicine
Where to shop in Vaishno Devi
- Ardh Kuwari Market
- Katra Main Bazaar
- Katra Bus Stand
- Sanji Chhat
- Bhawan
- Souvenirs and Prasad in Vaishno Devi
