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Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is one of the bustling Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India, located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Mata’s shrine is located in a cave at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. The Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra. The Town Katra is 50 Kms away from Jammu and 35 Kms from district head quarter Udhampur and is linked by road. The cold holy and crystal clear water washes the lotus feet of the Mata's "Pindian". There are three natural pindies representing Maha Sarswati, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Kali, which represent creative, preservative, and destructive aspects of the Maha Shakti (Super Power).

Route to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
The 13 Kms hilly track between the base camp Katra and Bhawan contains numerous ancient temples and view-points for rest and enjoy natural beauty. The first stop is at Banganga, 1 Km away from Katra where one can take a holy bath in the Banganga and have a Langer/Parshad (free food) run by famous T-series Industries.

The second stop is at Charanpadhuka, about 2.5 Kms away from Banganga. The saying goes that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji took rest while moving towards the Trikuta Hills. The place contains the footprints of Mata Ji, and thus is named as Charanpadhuka.

The third stop Adkuwari is about 3 Kms from Charanpadhuka. Here one can have the overnight stay as half of the journey is completed. The devotees can have the Darshan of goddess Adkuwari in her temple and have a look of Gerbhjoon (an ancient Cave of about 20 feet). It is believed that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji hides herself from Bairon Nath in this cave for 9 months.

The fourth and the last stop is at Sanjichat which falls after a steep height of about 4 Kms from Adkuwari. The Sanjichat is the highest place in the track. One can enjoy the aerial view of Katra, Udhampur, Reasi and Jammu from this place. From Sanjichat about 2.5 Kms downhill track led to Bhawan the holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. About 0.5 Kms from Bhawan on the Bahawan-Sanjichat track and an about 2 Kms link track lead to the Bairon Nath temple.

For the convenience the tourist must:

• Register them at the booking counter at Katra and get the yatra slip
• Get permission for the video camera, if interested.
• Check the identity card of the Pithoo, Pony and Palki before hiring them.
• Travel as light as possible, since all the facilities are available on the track.
• Avoid the use of Polythene bag to protect the environment.
• Throw the waste in the waste-boxes available.
• Walk on the track only and enjoy the beauty of the nature. Wrong track can lead to disastrous results.
• Deposit their belongings at the clock rooms and get the receipt while leaving for the Darshan of the Holy Shrine,.
• Made the donations at the authorized donation counters only and get the receipt duly signed.

Time of visit: Through out the year except the heavy Winter (December to February)

Clothes to be wear: Light casual wear during the daytime and wollens during the night period. (For Summers)
Heavy woolen clothes both during day as well as nighttime. (For Winters)

How to Reach Vaishno Devi:
By Air - Nearest Airport – Jammu – 48 km away from Katra
By Rail – Nearest Railway Station – Jammu
By Road – There is regular bus service for the 52 km trip from the central bus stand in Jammu to Katra (2 hrs) where the road ends.

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