The Vaishno Devi Yatra is considered one of the most sacred religious pilgrimages in the country. Every year, millions of devotees visit the Vaishno Devi Temple, located on the Trikuta Hills in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed that any wish made with a true heart at the goddess’s shrine is fulfilled. If you’re planning a Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, this 4-night, 5-day package could be an excellent option.
**Where does the journey begin?**
This package departs from Varanasi and includes train travel, hotel accommodation, local transport, and meals, depending on the plan chosen. The package starts at ₹11,540 per person. Travel will be undertaken on the BSB-Jammu Express (12237/12238). This train departs from Varanasi every Thursday at 12:40 pm. It passes through major stations like Jaunpur City, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, and Moradabad before arriving in Jammu. Passengers will travel in 3-tier AC class.
**What features are included?**
Accommodation in Katra for two nights is provided at the Jai Maa Inn or a similar 3-star hotel. A shared AC vehicle will be provided for travel between Jammu Railway Station and the hotel in Katra. Additionally, passengers will be provided with drop-off and pick-up facilities at Banganga, the starting point for the approximately 12-kilometer trek to the Mata Temple (Bhavan).
**Two Types of Options**
Two options are available under this package. The “Comfort Package” includes only breakfast at the hotel, while the “Deluxe Package” includes both breakfast and dinner. The per-person fare for the Comfort Package is ₹11,540 for triple sharing, ₹14,180 for double sharing, and ₹23,860 for single occupancy. The fare for the Deluxe Package is ₹12,160 for triple sharing, ₹14,740 for double sharing, and ₹24,970 for single occupancy. Children aged 5 to 11 years will be charged separately. Please book your Vaishno Devi Yatra ticket online before embarking. Also, ensure you have a postpaid mobile connection, as prepaid mobile services often don’t work in Jammu and Kashmir.
The passenger will have to bear these expenses himself.
This package includes train travel, hotel accommodation, local transportation, and meals, depending on the plan chosen. However, it does not include air travel, personal expenses, tips, laundry, mineral water, monument entry fees, video camera charges, additional meals, additional sightseeing trips, or any other activities.