वैष्णो देवी मंदिर — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide

Pilgrimage Route Jammu and Kashmir देवता: Goddess Vaishno Devi

One of India's most visited pilgrimage sites, a cave shrine reached by a mountain trek from Katra.

1. परिचय वैष्णो देवी मंदिर

स्थान: Trikuta Hills, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

राज्य: Jammu and Kashmir

देवता: Goddess Vaishno Devi

श्रेणी: Pilgrimage Route

2. इतिहास वैष्णो देवी मंदिर

Vaishno Devi is among the most visited pilgrimage destinations in India, with the shrine's cave sanctum housing naturally formed rock formations worshipped as the goddess in three forms. The pilgrimage trek from Katra spans roughly 12-13 km and draws millions of devotees each year.

3. दर्शन का समय

Open 24 hours, with pilgrims required to register and collect a yatra slip before starting the trek.

4. कैसे पहुँचें

Katra is well connected by road and rail to Jammu, about 50 km away; helicopter services are also available.

5. आस-पास के स्थान

Bhairavnath Temple, Ardhkuwari, and Katra town.