Vaishno Devi Yatra Complete Guide 2026 | Registration, Trek Route & Facilities🙏🏻|Check Description

Описание: 🛩️ Helicopter Tickets (Fastest Way)
Katra → Sanjichhat (one-way): approx. ₹1,800 – ₹2,300
Round trip: approx. ₹3,500 – ₹4,500
📍 Short ~8-10 min flight, saves hours of trekking.
🐴 Pony / Horse Ride
One way (Katra → Bhawan): approx. ₹1,000 – ₹2,500
Prices can be slightly higher during peak season.
📍 Pony riders available along the route if you prefer not to walk all the way.
🧎‍♂️ Palki / Doli (Carried by Bearers)
One way: approx. ₹3,500 – ₹6,000+
📍 Best for elderly pilgrims or those who cannot walk the trek.
🔋 Battery Car Service
Ardhkuwari ↔ Bhawan: approx. ₹300 – ₹600 per person (one way)
Priority seats often for elderly / differently-abled pilgrims.
📍 Battery cars only run on a small stretch close to Bhawan, mostly between Ardhkuwari area and Bhawan.

🚡 Ropeway (Bhairon Temple)
One way: around ₹100 – ₹150 per person
📍 Helpful if you want to go from or return from Bhairon Nath Temple after darshan.
📌 Other Helpful Price Notes
🧍‍♂️ Porter (pithu) / Luggage carry: ~₹300–₹700
🪑 Priority / VIP services: Some optional services may cost extra if available.

🕒 Mandir (Bhawan) Timings
🛕 Open: 24 hours a day, throughout the year
🔔 Aarti Timings:
Morning Aarti: Around 6:00 AM
Evening Aarti: Around 6:00 PM
(Darshan usually pauses for a few hours during Aarti.)
⏳ Average Darshan Time:
Normal days: 1–3 hours waiting
Peak season (Navratri, weekends, holidays): 5–10+ hours
👉 Best time to visit: March–June and September–November.

🛣️ Trek Route Information (Old Route vs New Route)
Yatra starts from Katra
Total distance to Bhawan: ~13–14 km
1️⃣ Old Route (Traditional Route)
Route: Katra → Banganga → Charan Paduka → Adhkuwari → Sanjichhat → Bhawan
Steeper and more crowded
Has food stalls, pony, palki facilities
Good for those who want the traditional spiritual route
2️⃣ New Route (Tarakoṭe Marg)
Less crowded and cleaner
No ponies allowed (peaceful walking)
Slightly longer but smoother slope
Better for families and those wanting a comfortable trek
👉 After Adhkuwari, both routes merge near Sanjichhat.

🎒 What To Carry for the Trek
✔️ Valid Yatra Registration Slip (Mandatory)
✔️ Government ID proof
✔️ Comfortable sports shoes
✔️ Light woollen jacket (even in summer, nights are cold)
✔️ Raincoat/poncho (weather changes quickly)
✔️ Small backpack
✔️ Water bottle
✔️ Dry snacks / energy bars
✔️ Power bank
✔️ Basic medicines (if required)

🚫 What NOT To Carry
❌ Leather items (avoid belts, wallets made of leather if possible)
❌ Heavy luggage
❌ Alcohol / Tobacco / Cigarettes (strictly prohibited)
❌ Sharp objects
❌ Plastic bags (avoid to keep environment clean)

👉 Mobile phones are allowed, but not inside the main cave area. You’ll need to deposit them in cloakrooms.

🚁 Other Travel Options
Pony / Palki services available
Battery car (limited route)
Helicopter service from Katra to Sanjichhat (5–8 minutes flight)

💡 Important Trek Tips
✅ Start trek early morning or late evening to avoid heat
✅ Keep yourself hydrated
✅ Walk slowly, don’t rush
✅ Use cloakroom facilities at Bhawan
✅ If traveling in peak season, pre-book accommodation
✅ Respect temple rules and maintain cleanliness

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