Vaishno Devi Heli Yatra with Patnitop

Jammu - Katra (50 kms / 2 hours) On your arrival at the Jammu Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative or Driver who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. we start a scenic drive from Jammu Airport towards Katra, Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is popularly known, is a small town in Reasi district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. In the evening arrive and Check into the hotel. Overnight stay will in Katra. You can also proceed to Mata Vaishnodevi shrine in the night. • Arrival at Jammu Airport or Railway Station. • Meet & greet by our representative. • Drive to Katra (Approx. 50 km | 1.5-2 hours). • Check in and relax. • Spend the evening exploring the vibrant Katra Market. • Visit Banganga View Point (subject to time availability). • Overnight stay in Katra.

Katra (Darshan Mata Vaishnodevi Temple) After Breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan - one of the most popular pilgrimage of India situated, at an altitude of around 5200 feet. Yatra involves a trek of nearly 14 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. Alternate way to perform darshans is by Helicopter (Need to be booked by guest on shrine board website) or battery operated cars which one can get from midway ( need to be booked well in advance on shrine board website), Ponies/Palkis. Guest can also visit Ardhkuwari & Bhairo Mandir (One can go Bhairo Mandir by ropeway from Vaishno Devi Bhavan , tickets for which can be booked on real time basis) After visiting the temples, return back to the hotel in Katra and relax for an overnight stay. • Early breakfast at the hotel (or packed breakfast depending on helicopter reporting time). • Transfer to the Helipad. • Board the helicopter from Katra to Sanjichhat (approx. 8 minutes). • Proceed to the Holy Bhawan by walking or using a pony/palki (subject to availability). • Seek the divine blessings of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. • Optional visit to Bhairon Temple via ropeway or trek. • Return to Sanjichhat Helipad and fly back to Katra by helicopter. • Evening at leisure for shopping or relaxation. • Overnight stay in Katra.