Located at an altitude of about 2500 feet above sea level, Katra is the base camp for the Yatra to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. This is the last point uptill which any type of modern transport can go (except the recently started Helicopter service, which takes the pilgrims right till Sanjichhat, just a couple of kilometers from the Holy Shrine). Therefore, for all practical purposes, Katra serves as the base camp. From here a trek of around 12 kms takes a pilgrim to the Holy Shrine. One can undertake this trek on foot or on horses/ponies or on palanquins (palkies or dolies). While most of the pilgrims prefer to go on foot, some who find it difficult to negotiate the climb hire a pony or a palanquin.
Jammu is the state's winter capital and pre-Independence was once the seat of J&K's Dogra dynasty. Religiously Hindu, Jammu dubs itself as the ‘city of temples’. Few of these temples are historically compulsive. If you've time, consider one of the set three- to four-hour sightseeing circuits offered by certain auto rickshaw drivers. These usually include the tall towered Ranbireshwar Mandir, the glitteringly colourful Krishna and Shiva caves of Gupawala Mandir, the large but squat 19th-century Bahu Fort and the Disney-like concrete gods of riverside Har-ki-Paori Mandir.
Itinerary
Day 1: Jammu – Katra 45 kms
Pick up from Jammu railway station / Airport directly transfers to Katra. Check in hotel after refreshing leave for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan. Return back to hotel.
Day 2: Katra – Jammu
After breakfast visit Katra city. Afternoon drive towards Jammu and check in to your hotel and stay overnight.
Day 3: Jammu Local Sightseeing & Drop
After breakfast local sightseeing like Babu Fort, Ragnunath Mandir, Bagh e Bahu in Jammu and later transfer to airport / Railway station to catch flight / train.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Hotels Used & Package Cost
|
Category |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
|
Katra |
Hotel Aashirwad |
Hotel Bhawani Paradise |
Hotel Rani Maa Inn |
|
Jammu |
Hotel Satyam |
Hotel Surya Excellency |
Hotel Asia Jammu Tawi |
|
COST (PER PERSON) |
7976 |
9867 |
14430 |
* Package valid up to 30TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Terms & Conditions:
Note:
In Case of exceptional circumstances where we are not in position to provide Hotels mentioned, shall offer similar Hotels
All tourists are advised to take comprehensive Insurance of their own
The timings given in itinerary and program may change without notice, keeping in mind local development
Visit to all Museums in program are subject to their remaining open on day of visit as per rules of competent authority
All Cost quoted are in Indian National Rupee
All expenses which are not included in the cost of package shall be paid directly by tourist at the time of checkout
The festival dates in India are based on Hindu system of astrology which is subject to the movement of moon in relation to earth. Therefore, there may be change in dates of festival by one day. We may alter the program by one or another to visit the festivals
All wildlife national parks remain closed from July till September due to monsoon
Supplements will be charged extra during festivals or fairs
Standard check-in time is 1400 hrs & check-out time is 1200 noon
Any hike in Govt. Taxes, Fuel etc., will attract a surcharge, to be paid prior to the departure date
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