Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Vaishno Devi shrine is located in the lap of Trikuta hills which is 13 Kms from base camp Katra, which is one of the prominent town of District Reasi and 63 kms from Jammu city.The Shrine is famous pilgrimage centre in Jammu and Kashmir state. It is managed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board since 1986. Million of Pilgrims from within and outside the country visit this holy place every year.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Route to Holy Cave Shrine
Vaishno Devi from Katra
The Journey from Katra town to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Vaishno Devi is 13 kms, which has to be traversed by pony, ‘dandi’ or on foot. ‘Pithus’ (coolies) are also available.
Helicopter for Vaishno Devi yatra is available from Katra to Sanjhichhat. The Katra helipad is at Udhampur Road, 2km from Bus Stand Katra. From the Sanjichhat helipad, it takes a 30-minute hike to reach the Vaishno Devi Bhawan, which is around 2.5km. Ponies, Palkis and Porter services are also available to reach the Bhawan from Sanjhichatt. The helicopter facility is made available through the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board official website as well as private companies