There is no better combination than VaishnoDevi Shivkhori if you are going on a pilgrimage. Shivkhori is also known as home of God. It is ancient Shiva cave and worth visiting. It is at a distance of 80 Kms from Katra and situated in Reasi District. After breakfast at Katra in the morning you can proceed to Shivkhori, which is 3 hour drive from Katra and back to Katra in the evening. The highlight of this trip are trekking to both the shrines 12 Kms for VaishnoDevi and 3 Kms for ShivKhori. You will be encounter waterfall on the way to ShivKhori
🏞️ Highlights:
Welcome to Jammu&Kashmir Your tour begins.
Visit Mata vaishno Devi Bhavan, Bhairo temple.
Visit Shivkori, Siar Baba Waterfall,Baba Dhansal & Nau Devis.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival - Jammu – Katra
Katra
Pick up from Jammu Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Katra (50 Kms/1.5 Hours). Spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.
Katra:
Katra is a small town in Jammu and Kashmir located in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains. It is a famous pilgrimage destination also known as the Katra Vaishno Devi for millions of Hindus. The town is close to the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, which is located in the Trikuta Mountains.
Day 2 :
Katra - Vaishnodevi Darshan
Katra
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan- one of the most popular pilgrimages of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town at an altitude of around 5200 feet. Yatra involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. Alternate way to perform darshans is by Ponies/Palkis/ Helicopter. If time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return back to Katra in the evening. Overnight stay at Katra.
Vaishno Devi:
Vaishno Devi is said to be Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata (the mother who fulfils the wishes of her children). The darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi in the holy cave is in the form of three naturally formed rocks which are known as pindies. These pindies manifest the three forms of the goddess as Maha Kali, Maha Saraswati and Maha Lakshmi. More than one crore devotees visit the Vaishno Devi temple each year.
Day 3 :
Katra - Shivkhori – Katra
Katra
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Shiv Khori - the Holy Cave abode of Lord Shiva situated at a distance of 70 Kms from Katra. The cave is a real wonder to be seen and measures nearly half a kilometer in length with a 4 feet high naturally formed Shiv-lingam at the heart of the Sanctum Sanctorum. Have darshans of Lord Shiva and back to Katra in the evening. If time permits, en route, visit Siar Baba waterfalls, Baba Dhansal & Nau Devis. Overnight stay at Katra.
Shivkhori:
Shivkhori, a divine shrine of an avatar of Lord Shiva, is located in the lap of nature in the form of a cave on a hillock in Udhampur district in India's own Heaven on Earth, Jammu and Kashmir. The 4-foot lingam was formed naturally in a cave. This self-manifested lingam of Lord Shiva is also known as Swayambhu and is of great importance in Hindu religion. According to some, the cave is dedicated to one of the forms of Lord Shiva, which is believed to be unborn and invisible. As one explores the cave, they experience the divine aura of this form of Lord Shiva. Shivkhori is an enchanting destination famous for its religious belief. The route inside the cave is challenging for many, and the thrill is worth experiencing as devotees are sure to feel blessed at the sight of the idol.
Day 4 :
Katra - Jammu Departure
Katra
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for Jammu to drop at Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey with sweet memories of the tour.
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🍽️ MEALS:
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