About Mata Vaishno Devi Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple is located near Katra and every year thousands of pilgrims visit Katra to undertake the 12 Km trek to the temple complex. The shrine is located in a cave atop Trikuta hills in the Himalayas and is famous for Mahakali, Mahasaraswati and Mahalaxmi in the form of Pindis. To undertake this trek one can either take ponies or palki or go on foot. There is a provision of helicopter service available from Katra to Sanjhichatt. After that the trek is gradual and one can even take battery operated tempos to complete the trek. There are lots of shops all along the way which provide basic necessities thus making it convenient for the pilgrims to take this pilgrimage.
Several facilities like, refreshment units, eateries, accomodation, medical facilities, restrooms etc. all through the way by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The path to Bhawan(main temple complex) is well lit up and so most of the pilgrims start the climb at night.
The Bhairon Baba Temple is 2Km from Bhawan and its said that the yatra is not complete until one visits this temple also. Pilgrims can either hike to this temple from Bhawan, its quite steep, or, ponies can be hired.
The usual route taken for this yatra is, Katra->BanGanga->Charan Paduka->Adh Kuwari->Sanjhichatt->Bhawan->Bhairon Temple and back. But, now there is a new route constructed which is shorter and the slopes are gentler too. This route goes via Himkoti and bypasses Sanjhichatt, it is, Katra->BanGanga->Charan Paduka->Adh Kuwari->Bhawan->Bhairon Temple.
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Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
*2.9 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Katra is where the holy temple of Maa Vaishno Devi is located. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit this holy shrine, about 40 kms...
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Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Jammu and Kashmir
23.4 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 34 Sq. Km and is famous for its rare species of Pheasants. A must visit place for all wild...
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Verinag, Jammu and Kashmir
*39.1 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Verinag is located 28 KMs from Anantnag and 78 Kms from Srinagar and is famous as the source of Jehlum River. Much to admire is the octagonal...
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Kokernag, Jammu and Kashmir
*43.5 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Kokernag or Kukernag is in Bringhi valley in Anantnag district and is about 70 KMs from Srinagar. Situated at an height of above 2000 mts. above...
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Aharbal Falls, Jammu And Kashmir
*43.5 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Aharbal waterfalls are located about 75 KMs from Srinagar, on the Veshu (Veshav) river, which is a tributary of Kashmir's own Jhelum river. The...
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Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Jammu and Kashmir
43.8 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Amar Mahal Museum is located in the heart of the city and is famous as being the last official residence of the Dogra kings. Presently the same...
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Raghunath Temple, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
45.4 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Raghunath Temple is located in the heart of Jammu city and was built in 1857 by the then Maharaja of Jammu And Kashmir. There are seven shrines in...
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Dogra Art Museum, Jammu and Kashmir
46.7 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Located in the Jammu, the Dogra Art Museum is renowned for Pahari Miniature Paintings. The museum is situated in the Pink Hall building in Jammu....
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Daksum, Jammu and Kashmir
*49 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Daksum is a beautiful picnic spot is located about 40 kms from Anantnag and 85 kms from Srinagar, at an altitude of more than 2400 mts above sea...
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Martand Sun Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
*51.9 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Martand Sun Temple is an important archaeological site in Kashmir. Now in ruins, this temple dedicated to the Sun God was built around 8th...
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Bahu Fort, Jammu and Kashmir
52 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Bahu Fort is built on the south bank of Tawi river around 19th century by the Dogra Kings. The fort houses a Bawey Wali Mata mandir which is very...
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Avantiswami Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
*61.8 km from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple - See map
Avantiswami Temple is located 28 km from Srinagar on the highway connecting Srinagar and Anantnag. This temple is named after King Awantivarman...
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