Vaishno Devi

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Vaishno Devi Maa

vaishno devi mandir

This is one of the most revered places of worship in Northern India. The shrine is at an altitude of 5200 feet and a distance of approximately 12 kilometres from Katra. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year and is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board maintains the shrine. A rail link from Udhampur to Katra is being built to facilitate pilgrimage.


The town of Katra, 50 kms from Jammu, serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta Hills. The shrine is approachable on foot along a 12 km foot-path. Every year, nearly 4 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to Vaishnodeviji.

Route from Katra to Vaishnodevi (13km by foot)
Katra/Banganga (1.5 Km/1 Mile) Banganga/Charan Paduka (1.5 Km/1 Mile) Charan Paduka-Adhkunwari ( 3 Km/1.9 Mile) Adhkunwari-Bhavan ( 7 Km/4.3 Mile)
The 13 km/ 8 mile track from Katra to the shrine has been re-laid, widened and tiled. Railings have also been installed for protection.

Accommodations are available in Tourist Bungalows, Yatrika and a number of private hotels, beside pilgrims''sarais'.
http://www.friendstravelservices.com/hill-stations-india/katra-travel.html
http://www.indiakijaan.com/temples.html




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