Shrine · Hindu
Vaishno Devi
Mata Vaishno Devi·Ancient pilgrimage tradition·Jammu and Kashmir
One of India's busiest mountain pilgrimage routes, climbing from Katra to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Hills.
Dedicated to
Mata Vaishno Devi
Period
Ancient pilgrimage tradition
Hours
Pilgrimage route normally operates daily, with conditions and access controls varying by season.
Admission
Free
Climate
himalayan
Vaishno Devi is one of India's most visited Hindu pilgrimage destinations. The standard yatra begins at Katra and climbs toward the cave shrine in the Trikuta Hills, with ponies, palanquins, battery vehicles, and helicopter services supplementing the walking route. Devotees should register properly, check weather and crowd conditions, and treat the journey as a pilgrimage with mountain logistics rather than only as a sightseeing stop.
Folio III
Situation
Coda