Vaishno Devi Shiv Khori Patnitop Tour Package

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

Early morning, 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 upto Bhawan involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from Katra base camp known as Ban Ganga & 2.5 Kms from Sanji Chhat which is dropping point for pilgrims boarding through Helicopter. You have to hire a local auto rikshaw for reaching Ban Ganga or Helipad available round the clock at very nominal charges. Battery cars, Cable cars, Ponies, Palkis, Pithoos, Porters etc. are other means of transport during yatra for assisting senior citizens, children and physically challenged persons. After performing darshans, if time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return back to Katra in the evening. Overnight stay at 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.

After breakfast, proceed for Patnitop, a famous Hill Resort (95 Kms/3-4 Hours’ drive from Katra) which is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu – Srinagar Highway passes. Visit the famous Nag Temple, Padora Enclave & Patnitop park. In the afternoon, proceed for Sanasar (20 Kms/1.0 Hour) which is a cup shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. En route visit Nathatop, another famous tourist point. One can experience the beauty of the Sanasar valley by gliding over its landscapes and meadows and a lake too. A low flying ride here usually includes a larger bit of the flight path over a lake and a landing into the meadows. High flying ride can be experienced at Nathatop upto a duration of 20 minutes. Back to Patnitop in the evening. Overnight stay at Patnitop.

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.