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Vaishno Devi & Golden Temple

A pilgrimage of two faiths in the foothills

Plan this circuit
6 daysSuggested3 stopsOn the routeModeratePaceMar–May, Sep–NovBest window
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Vaishno Devi
Vaishno Devi
Jammu & Kashmir

Mata Rani's Mountain Shrine

Day 1–32
Amritsar
Amritsar
Punjab

The Golden Temple City

Day 4–53
Anandpur Sahib
Anandpur Sahib
Punjab

Birthplace of the Khalsa

Day 6

About this circuit

A deeply popular twin pilgrimage — Mata Vaishno Devi, the Shakti shrine high in the Trikuta hills (12km trek from Katra), and the Golden Temple at Amritsar, the holiest gurudwara of Sikhism. Anandpur Sahib in Punjab adds the Khalsa's birthplace to the trail.

Why it matters

Vaishno Devi sees over 10 million pilgrims a year — among India's most-visited shrines. The Golden Temple's langar feeds 100,000 people daily, free, regardless of faith. Anandpur Sahib is one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism and the birthplace of the Khalsa.

What it costs

Priced live in the planner

Standard stays, train-first transport, for 2 travelling together — the full working is shown when you plan it.

When to go

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Vaishno Devi: pre-register at maavaishnodevi.org; helicopter from Katra available

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Plan this circuit — 6 days

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Good to know

  • ·Trek is 12km one way — start early; ponies & palki available
  • ·Golden Temple is open 24/7; experience the Palki Sahib ceremony at night
  • ·Wagah Border parade ceremony at sunset is a must — go via Amritsar
  • ·Anandpur Sahib: visit during Hola Mohalla festival (March) if possible