The journey to Vaishno Devi is considered one of the most sacred religious journeys in India. Every year, lakhs of devotees visit this temple situated on the Trikoot Hills in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed that every wish made with a true heart is fulfilled here. If you are planning a Vaishno Devi Yatra, then this package of 4 nights and 5 days can be a great option for you.
The journey starts from Varanasi and includes train travel, hotel accommodation, local transport and meals. The starting price of this package is ₹11,540 per person. The journey will be done by BSB-Jammu Express (12237/12238), which leaves Varanasi every Thursday at 12:40 pm. This train passes through major stations like Jaunpur City, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Shahjahanpur and Moradabad. Passengers will travel in 3-tier AC class.
Accommodation for two nights in Katra has been provided at ‘Jai Maa Inn’ or any 3-star hotel of similar category. A shared AC vehicle will be available for commuting between Jammu Railway Station and hotels in Katra. Apart from this, passengers will also be provided transportation to and from Banganga, which is the starting point of the approximately 12 km trek to the Mata Mandir.
There are two options available in this package. The ‘Comfort Package’ includes only breakfast, while the ‘Deluxe Package’ includes both breakfast and dinner. The per person fare for the Comfort package is ₹11,540 on a triple-sharing basis, while it is ₹14,180 for double-sharing and ₹23,860 for single occupancy. Fares for the deluxe package are ₹12,160 for triple-sharing, ₹14,740 for double-sharing and ₹24,970 for single occupancy. There will be separate charges for children between 5 to 11 years. Don’t forget to book your Vaishno Devi Yatra slip online before going on the journey.
This package includes train travel, hotel stay, local transportation and meals. However, it does not include air travel, personal expenses, tips, laundry, mineral water, entry fees to monuments, video camera charges, extra meals, separate sightseeing trips or any other activity expenses.
