| The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most | | | | Priority Darshan. After darshan leave by ponies for |
| visited pilgrim sites in India. Situated at a height of 5,300 | | | | Sanjichhat for last Helicopter to Katra. Board your |
| ft., the site is located inside a cave in a hill. This cave | | | | helicopter from Katra on the foothills and the flight will |
| temple is at a distance of 61 kms from Jammu and | | | | drop you at Sanjhi Chat, just about a stone's throw |
| the last 13 kms of the way have to be negotiated on | | | | away from the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. |
| foot by the yatris, as the devotees are called. Once at | | | | Jammu is well connected to the rest of India by air. |
| the entrance to the cave, the path turns into a narrow | | | | Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate daily |
| tunnel with a cold stream named the Charan Ganga | | | | flights to Jammu. The average flying time from New |
| running through it. The pilgrim has to wade through this | | | | Delhi is about 80 minutes. One can also reach Jammu |
| to reach the sanctum sanctorum. In the cave there are | | | | by rail. Jammu is connected to other parts of country |
| images of three deities viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi | | | | on broad gauge and numerous passenger trains ply |
| and Mahasaraswati. | | | | from various parts of the country to Jammu. In the |
| Arrive Jammu by train (rail) or by air. Meet and assist | | | | peak season of summer and other holidays, the |
| on arrival at railway station or airport and proceed | | | | Railways introduce special trains for Jammu for the |
| straight to Katra by Car. Arrive Katra and check in at | | | | comfort of the Yatris. Many superfast trains also ply |
| Hotel. Later proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 | | | | on this route and one can reach Jammu overnight |
| km Trek ) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness | | | | from New Delhi. |
| permits, otherwise Pony/ Palanquins/ Palki/ horse/ doli/ | | | | Jammu is well connected through road also to rest of |
| Helicopter are also available. Arrive at Vaishnodevi | | | | India. National Highway No. 1A passes through Jammu |
| Bhawan. Wash and change before Mata Darshan. | | | | towards Srinagar. Regular bus services from all major |
| After Mata Vaishno devi Darshan, proceed for | | | | North Indian cities are available for Jammu as well as |
| Bhaironji Darshan. | | | | Katra. You have reached the world's foremost |
| Vaishno Devi Yatra By Helicopter: Meet on arrival at | | | | resource for finding Accommodation/ Hotels in |
| airport/ Railway staion and straight drive to Helipad | | | | Vaishno Devi. Popular Vaishno Devi Hotels are: Asia |
| – Katra by car to board on Helicopter for Sanji | | | | Vaishno Devi Hotel, Surya Palace Hotel, Bhawani Z |
| Chhat. Departure Katra by Helicopter. Arrival | | | | Paradise Hotel. |
| Sanjichhat Onward to Bhawan by foot or Ponies | | | | |