Vaishno Devi Darshan in Navratri: The auspicious days of Chaitra Navratri are about to begin. This year Navratri is starting on 22 March 2023. Navratri is the Hindu festival of worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. In this festival, all the forms of Mother Adishakti are worshiped and fasting is observed. On this occasion, people set up an urn at home and bring the mother home. At the same time, many people go to the temple of Mata for darshan. There are many famous and miraculous goddess temples in India. 52 Shaktipeeths are also located here. At the same time, Mata Vaishno Devi Dham is among the most famous pilgrimage sites of the Goddess. There is a crowd of devotees throughout the year in the court of Mata Vaishno Devi. This is the biggest and most popular temple, where people reach from far and wide to attend the court. It is considered auspicious to visit Mata Vaishno Devi on the occasion of Navratri. The court of Mata Vaishno Devi, also known as Katra Wali Mata, is located in Jammu, North India. If you want to visit the court of Vaishno Devi during Navratri, then take special care of some things.
Important information for visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Darbar
Chaitra Navratri is starting in March this year. The weather is neither too cold nor too hot during this month. The weather in Jammu is also not very cold or hot. However, climbing from Jammu to the court of Katra and Vaishno Devi can be cold during the night. That's why if there are elders and children in Vaishno Devi Yatra, then definitely take full sleeve clothes and a light shawl with you in your luggage.
Where to stay in Katra?
To reach the court of Mata Vaishno Devi, you have to go to Trikut mountain. To reach where you can get a foot climb, helicopter service, horse or taxi from Katra. If you are carrying a lot of luggage for the journey, then in Katra itself you will find many options for hotels or Dharamshalas on a low budget. You can stay here for very little money or for free. After some rest one can climb. Apart from this, you can also avail the facility of a room to stay by visiting the website of Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
Climbing Vaishno Devi
From Katra to Vaishno Devi Darbar, travelers have to climb. It is necessary to have a travel slip for climbing. You can book the yatra slip by visiting the counter of the Shrine Board located in Katra or you will get the slip on the website of the board. Documents related to identity cards have to be shown at the time of getting the travel slip made for the ascent to the court of Vaishno Devi.
Vaishno Devi Rent
If you want to visit Vaishno Devi during Navratri, book your train, bus, or flight tickets now. Apart from this, bus and taxi services are available from Jammu to Katra. One can travel on foot from Katra to Vaishno Devi Dham. But if you cannot walk then you can go by helicopter from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat. One-way helicopter fare is Rs 1000 per passenger. Apart from this, the entire climb can be done by horse for Rs.1600. One can also book a palanquin or e-taxi service.
