A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. Popular the world over as Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in the folds of the three peaked mountain named Trikuta (pronounced as Trikoo
t). In fact, the number of Yatris visiting the Holy Shrine annually now exceeds 5 million. This is due to the unflinching faith of the devotees who throng the Shrine from all parts of India and abroad. The Holy Cave of the Mother is situated at an altitude of 5200 ft. The Yatris have to undertake a trek of nearly 12 km from the base camp at Katra. At the culmination of their pilgrimage, the yatries are blessed with the Darshans of the Mother Goddess inside the Sanctum Sanctorum- the Holy Cave. These Darshans are in the shape of three natural rock formations called the Pindies. There are no statues or idols inside the Cave. Katra to Vaishno Devi - On Foot
Route from Katra to Vaishno Devi is 13 kms. Katra to Ban Ganga is 1.5 kms. Ban Ganga to Charan Paduka is 1.5 kms. Adhkawari to Bhawan is 7 kms. Jammu is connected by road to :
Amritsar (234 kms.) Chandigarh (436 kms.) Delhi (568 kms.) Katra (48 kms.) Srinagar (305 kms.) Manali (428 kms.) Patni Top (112 kms.) Manesar (60 kms.)
