Vaishno Devi Temple Tourism
Type of destination: Religious/Hindu Pilgrimage Site
Ideal visit duration: 1 to 2 days
Vaishno Devi Temple, located in the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, India, is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Mahalakshmi. The shrine is nestled at an altitude of 5200 feet and involves a trek of approximately 12 kilometers from the base camp at Katra. Millions of devotees from around the world visit this holy shrine every year, embarking on a journey of faith and devotion. The path to the temple is well-paved, with facilities like resting stops, food stalls, and medical aids available for the pilgrims. The shrine itself is a small cave where the three natural rock formations, called the Pindis, are worshipped. These Pindis symbolize the three forms of the Divine Mother, i.e., Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati. The journey is both physically demanding and spiritually uplifting, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Opening and Closing time of Vaishno Devi Temple
| Monday |
Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday |
Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday |
Open 24 hours |
| Thursday |
Open 24 hours |
| Friday |
Open 24 hours |
| Saturday |
Open 24 hours |
| Sunday |
Open 24 hours |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Vaishno Devi Temple
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Tips when you are visiting to Vaishno Devi Temple
Climbing Preparation
It’s recommended for pilgrims to prepare for the climb by doing some pre-trip walking.
Travel Light
Carry only essentials to make the climb easier.
Health Checkup
Visitors with health issues should get a checkup before embarking on the journey.
Hydration
Keep hydrated, but also watch your water intake as there are limited facilities on the way.
Top 5 Reviews on Vaishno Devi Temple
kapils942
Wrote on 14th Oct, 2023
Tips for doing special Darshans - SSVP & Attka Aarti
One of the most sacred shrine for Hindus. The peace & pleasure that you'll get doing Devi Maa Darshans here is unparalleled. This place can get very crowded hence I'm sharing few useful tips for peopl..
Navigator29567331010
Wrote on 3rd Oct, 2023
The shrine board have done their level best to make this yatra the most…
…horrible experience of your life
1. The path to the top is littered with stinking horse dung. Of course horses pass dung but then they should have a separate way rather than impinge on the walking..
GRVARCH
Wrote on 23rd Sep, 2023
A worth Visit Pilgrimage-- Jai Mata Di.
I was here with family in Sep 2023.
I took helicopter service for both side, but due to bad weather helicopter service was suspended from one side.
So I took Pony (Horses) to reach Ardhkuwari. The cha..
Ria1104
Wrote on 20th Sep, 2023
Hectic Yatra
We visited Vaishno Devi on our way back from Kashmir. My heart broke to see the pathetic condition of the mules. Two or three or may be more times in a day, these poor souls are made to carry pilgrim..
Explorer15002525617
Wrote on 11th Jul, 2023
BAD EXPERIENCE AT BHAVAN
HI TO EVERYONE I VISITED THE HOLY TEMPLE 2 TIMES IN A WEEK 1ST TIME I GOT TO WORSHIP FROM THE REAL HOLY CAVE YES YOU READ IT RIGHT THE REAL CAVE THERE IS A NEW SCAM IR REPLICA BY SMVDSB TO HANDLE CROW..
