Vaishno Devi journey from Delhi
New Delhi: To visit Maa Vaishno Devi situated on the Trikuta hills, devotees have to travel about 650 kilometers from Delhi. Considering the large number of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, it is a wise move to book in advance. Fast trains, direct flights and comfortable bus services are available to reach Katra from Delhi. Passengers can choose the most suitable mode of travel as per their convenience and budget.
The festival of Shardiya Navratri is near and devotees are eager to have darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi situated on Trikuta mountain. To reach the Darbar situated at an altitude of 5,200 feet, devotees have to trek 13 kilometers from Katra.
Fast and comfortable travel by rail
Indian Railways is a popular option from Delhi to Katra. Vande Bharat Express takes you to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station in just eight and a quarter hours. Apart from this, many superfast trains like Malwa, Swaraj and Jammu Mail are also available. If you choose Rajdhani Express, it will drop you at Jammu, from where Katra can be reached by bus or taxi.
Air travel and bus options
If you are short on time, air travel is the most convenient option. Direct flights from Delhi to Jammu take only one hour and twenty minutes. Taxis are easily available from Jammu airport to Katra. At the same time, for devotees who prefer budget travel, direct luxury buses are also available from Delhi to Katra, which complete the journey in about 14 hours.
Enjoy a cultural experience
You can divide your religious journey into two parts to make it memorable. Leaving Delhi, you can stop in Ludhiana and enjoy its rich culture and famous food. After this, you can take the next train to Katra. This method helps in reducing the fatigue of long journeys.
Journey through the beautiful valleys of Kashmir
Under another option, you can first take a flight or train to Srinagar from Delhi. After spending some time in Srinagar, you can proceed towards Katra by road. This option is ideal for those devotees who want to include the experience of the beautiful valleys of Kashmir along with the darshan of Mata in their trip.