Vaishno devi
Second Most Sacred And Religious Attraction Of India
One of the second most important Hindu pilgrimage places in India is Vaishno Devi. Hindu devotees travel from all over the nation to this temple to seek the heavenly deity's blessings. Atop the Trikuta mountains in Katra, this shrine beckons devout worshippers to have a glimpse of Vaishno Devi Mata. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir includes this region. Out of the 108 Shakti Peethas scattered around the nation, it is one of the most significant ones. Devi Sati's skull is said to have fallen here, and the area is revered greatly.
Best time to visit: Mar-To-Oct
Things to do: Worship The Deity, Seek The Blessings, Enjoy Palanquins, Take A Helicopter Ride
HOW TO REACH VAISHNO DEVI
Flight -
The closest airport to Vaishno Devi is Jammu Airport, due�to domestic carriers like Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, and Vistara, it has decent connectivity to several Indian cities, including Delhi, Srinagar, Leh, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. The international airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and other locations are accessible to both domestic and foreign travelers, who can then connect to a flight to Jammu. Through international carriers including Air China, Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, and many others, these airports have connections to numerous cities across the world, including New York, Paris, London, Beijing, Dubai, Melbourne, etc.
Rail -
The closest railroad station to Vaishno Devi is Jammu Tawi Railway Station. It has excellent connections to many important Indian cities, including Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Chennai, Pune, and many others. The Jammu Tawi Express, Himgiri Express, Jhelum Express, and Jammu Rajdhani are just a few of the trains that stop at this station.
Road -
A solid network of state and national roadways connects Vaishno Devi to the rest of India. Jammu and Srinagar are connected by National Highway 1A. There are frequent bus connections to Jammu from the majority of the main North Indian cities, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Shimla, etc. There are both private and public buses available.
HOW TO GET AROUND
Bus -
The closest terminal is 20 kilometers away from the revered Vaishno Devi temple, and it is called Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. Jammu Tawi, Amritsar, New Delhi, and other significant Indian cities all have frequent bus service to Katra. Katra, which is also accessible and serves as the yatra's base camp, is located about 50 kilometers from Jammu.
Train -
All of the main cities have good flight connections to Jammu. Another option is to travel there by train.
