Mata Vaishno Devi Package by Helicopter
Overview
Vaishno Devi (also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi) is a manifestation of the Hindu mother goddess Durga or Adi Shakti. The words “Maa” and “Mata” are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with the goddess.
The Vaishno Devi shrine holds the three Pindis that show the Mata in her three different forms, each representing an additional attribute. These three forms are Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati.
Included and Excluded
- All transportation.
- 5% GST
- Stay for 3 nights – 3 nights at recommended hotels.
- A total of 6 meals – 3 Breakfast+ 3 Dinner.
- Any personal Expenses / Adventure activities
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any kind of entry tickets/fees
- Any Meals / Drinks other than Inclusion
Itinerary
Arrival In Jammu - Katra
- Your journey begins in Jammu.
- Meet the representative at Jammu Airport and transfer to your hotel in Katra.
- Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
- Overnight stay in Katra.
Journey to Vaishno Devi Darshan
- After freshening up, proceed for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage by helicopter/Trek.
- Vaishno Devi is one of India’s most revered pilgrimages, nestled in the Trikuta mountains overlooking Katra town at an elevation of approximately 5200 feet.
- The journey involves a trek of about 12 kilometers from the base camp in Katra, known as Ban Ganga.
- An alternative way to complete the darshan is by Helicopter/Trek.
- If time allows, you can also visit Bhairo Temple.
- Overnight stay in Katra.
Exploring Shivkhori
- Early morning, enjoy breakfast and proceed to Shiv Khori – the Holy Cave that houses Lord Shiva, located around 70 kilometers from Katra.
- The cave is an awe-inspiring natural wonder, stretching nearly half a kilometer and featuring a 4-foot high naturally formed Shiv-lingam at its heart.
- Pay your respects to Lord Shiva and return to Katra for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Patnitop Sightseeing
- After an early breakfast, set out for Patnitop, a renowned hill resort located 95 kilometers away from Katra.
- Perched on a picturesque plateau at an elevation of 2024 meters, Patnitop lies along the Jammu-Srinagar Highway.
- Explore the famous Nag Temple, Padora Enclave, and Patnitop Park.
- In the afternoon, proceed to Sanasar, a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by towering coniferous trees.
- On the way, visit Nathatop, another popular tourist spot, In the evening back to hotel for dinner and Overnight stay.
Drop at Jammu
- This is the last day in the morning post breakfast, depart for Jammu Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.
- Carry with you the cherished memories of this tour.
FAQ's
Since there are no idols or images of gods inside Vaishno Devi Mandir’s sanctum, it stands apart from the majority of other Hindu temples. A visit to this sacred site, in the eyes of its followers, provides you Moksha by releasing you from the endless cycle of birth as well as relief from the agony of childbirth.
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The combined energies of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati were used to create Vaishno Devi’s avatar.
From Katra’s base camp, which is at an elevation of 5200 feet, it is an approximately 12-kilometer journey. Despite this challenging travel, it is predicted that the shrine receives over one crore visitors each year, with a spike in attendance during the Navratras.