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Vaishno Devi
Jammu & Kashmir 1706m
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Vaishno Devi is one of northern India's most visited Hindu pilgrimage shrines, located in the Trikuta hills above Katra. The standard yatra involves official registration, a trek from Katra through Banganga and Adhkuwari toward Bhawan, with optional paid services such as ponies, palanquins, battery cars, ropeway and helicopter routes subject to Shrine Board rules.
💡Why Visit?
Visit Vaishno Devi for a deeply significant pilgrimage journey that combines devotion, mountain walking and well-organised Shrine Board facilities.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionJammu & Kashmir
CountryIndia
Altitude1706m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹300/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Best months: May, Oct, Nov
Sep · Drizzle
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 19°C annually. Best visited during May, Oct, Nov. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Sep
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature15° – 23°C
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Rainfall116mm
💡Okay
💡Okay — light rain expected
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for SepClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Dormitory or basic pilgrim accommodation when available
- Budget stays in Katra
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
- Family hotels in Katra
- Reserved Shrine Board rooms when available
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
- Premium hotels in Katra
- Better family rooms before or after yatra
Local Cuisine
⭐ Satvik thalivegetarian
⭐ Rajma chawalNorth Indian
Aloo parathaNorth Indian
Tea and simple yatra snacksvegetarian