Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Route to Holy Cave Shrine

Jan 31
10:01

2018

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The Journey from Katra town to Vaishno Devi (Durbar) is 13 kms, which needs to be traversed by pony, 'dandi' or on foot. 'Pithus' (coolies) are also readily available...

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The Journey from Katra town to Vaishno Devi (Durbar) is 13 kms,Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Route to Holy Cave Shrine Articles which needs to be traversed by pony, 'dandi' or on foot. 'Pithus' (coolies) are also readily available.

Helicopter Service has likewise been operating daily from Jammu/ Katra to Shrine. You may obtain Online Helicopter Booking for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi by followinf a specified set of treatments.

Exactly what to bear in mind

Obtain a Yatra Slip just from the Yatra Registration Counter at the Tourist Reception Centre in Katra adjacent to bus stand and no place else. Without an authentic Yatra Slip, crossing of the Ban Ganga check post is not permitted.

Take official receipts for all payments made to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVSB) as well as those made to private vendors. Need to see official rate lists when paying.

Use only the contribution boxes supplied by the SMVSB. In case of donations at the contribution counters of the Shrine Board at Katra (headquarters), Adhkawari, Sanji Chhat and numerous points at the Bhawan and acquire a formal invoice for the exact same.

Donations to the Shrine Board are exempt from Income Tax under the Income Tax Act. Do contact the Central Office of the Shrine Board located at Katra, or the Sub Divisional Magistrate or Tehsildar in Room No. 8, Kalika Bhawan, Durbar or compose to the Chief executive Officer, SMVSB for any suggestions/ problems.

Avoid over straining yourself on the climb. Walk on the paved track, rather of the stairs. Do not relax at points where warning notices are shown. Do not break traffic discipline or try to overtake others at tough stretches of the Route. - To keep the sanctity of the location does not indulge in playing cards, smoking or chewing betel (paan) at Bhawan or enroute. Does not paint, stick posters or damage signboards, and likewise prevent cluttering the area.

Fellow pilgrims are bound to you by their faith in the Mata. Avoid playing transistors or tape recorders too loudly or producing obstruction or limitations in the passages suggested for circulation of the Yatris.

Qualified doctors are available at the Primary Health Centre, Katra and at the dispensaries at Adhkawari and Bhawan, round the clock. They are likewise available at the evening Clinic at Katra bus stand; open 2 p.m to 8 p.m. Medical Aid Centres run by the Shrine Board offer necessary help to the pilgrims at the Katra bus stand, Banganga and Sanji Chhat.

Clothing - Light woollens are needed at Bhawan during night even throughout summer. For the staying parts of the year heavy woollens are need at the Bhawan along with Yatra base Camp Katra.

The Shrine Board runs a great deal of snack bars and seeing points along the Route Track between Katra and theShrine where treats, coffee and cold drinks are provided to the Yatris on a no-profit-no-loss basis. The Shrine Board also runs 'Bhojanalyas' (Restaurants) at Katra, Adhkawari, Sanji Chhat and at the Bhawan/ Shrine for offering hygienically prepared food to the Yatris on a no-profit-no-loss basis.

Upon reaching the Bhawan, a group number is set aside to the pilgrims at the Slip ('Parchi') Counter against the Yatra Slip that was issued at Katra. The Yatri is needed to stand in queue at Gate Number 2 when the announcement of the group's number is made to continue to the sanctum sanctorum.

While inside the cavern, one ought to focus on the Holy Darshan of the Mother Goddess in Her Three-Pindi types - Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi or Maha Vaishnavi and Maha Saraswati. The Holy water originating from the feet of the Mata can be collected en route back.