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Cave shrine · Jammu & Katra
Vaishno Devi Bhawan
The track is paved, lit and staffed, with rest points and food stalls.
OpenChecked 29 September 2026
Quick answer
The Vaishno Devi Bhawan is the holy cave shrine in the Trikuta hills, about 12–13 km uphill from Katra at around 5,200 ft. Every pilgrim needs a Shrine Board RFID yatra card. You can walk (4–8 hours up), take a pony, palki or pithu at Shrine Board rates, or fly by helicopter from Katra to Sanjichhat for a shorter final walk.
Vaishno Devi Bhawan at a glance
Last checked 29 September 2026- Type
- Cave shrine
- Where
- ~12–13 km uphill from Katra; ~5,200 ft
- Time needed
- A full day return
- Best time
- Early morning start or night walk
- Entry / ticket
- Free darshan; RFID yatra card mandatory; services at Shrine Board rates
- Access status
- Open
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What to expect
What to expect at Vaishno Devi Bhawan
The track is paved, lit and staffed, with rest points and food stalls.
Crowds peak during Navratri and holidays; queues can be long.
Heavy rain can suspend the yatra.
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Vaishno Devi Bhawan questions
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check
About 12–13 km on foot.
Yes, for every pilgrim.
4–8 hours up, depending on pace.
Yes, by pony, palki or helicopter, with rest days.
Only on the official Shrine Board website.
Yes. We pick you up at Katra or Jammu Tawi. For trains into the valley from Katra, a security check is compulsory, so reach the station at least an hour early.
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