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Vaishno Devi

Mata Rani's Mountain Shrine

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2 daysIdeal stay₹700From / night4.7 ★76k reviewsOctober – MarchBest windowShri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraNearest rail · 0 km

A 5,200ft cave shrine dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, reached by a 13-km trek (or pony/helicopter) from Katra. One of India's most-visited Hindu pilgrimages.

Pairs well with

Srinagar· Jammu & KashmirGulmarg· Jammu & KashmirPahalgam· Jammu & KashmirSonmarg· Jammu & Kashmir

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 90
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra 0km · Jammu (IXJ) 50km

Nearest transport

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra0 km
Jammu (IXJ)50 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹6,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March (avoid monsoon)

How to get here

Delhi → Katra

train · 10h

₹800

approx.

Delhi → Jammu

flight · 1.5h

₹4,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Vaishno Devi shrineBhairon TempleArdhkuwariKatra base townSanjichhat helipad

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