Mata Vaishnodevi: Place Where Miracles Happen
Yes, it is true that miracles happen often. If you want to see them happening, come to Mata Vaishno Devi temple and witness the magic and charisma of this holy place. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the India’s oldest holy places. It is situated at holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Mountain Range at the height of 5300 feet. The base camp of this place is Katra that is 50 kilometers away from Jammu and just 35 kilometers from the district head quarter Udhampur.
History
The word Vaishnvai is related with Lord Vishnu. Basically, goddess Vaishnavi is the sign of the collective holy strength of three goddesses named Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Saraswati and Mata Maha Lakshmi. According to the Hindu mythology, Mata vaishno Devi took birth in South India in the home of Ratnakar Sagar. Her worldly parents remained childless for a long time. After the promise of Ratnakar that he would not come on in the child’s desires, the Devine child was born. The childhood name of Mata Vaishno Devi was Trikuta and later she was called as Vaishnavi as she took birth from Lord Vishnu’s ancestry. The main aim of the holy child was to destroy the evils of society and she accomplished the task it by killing Bhairav.
Discovery of the Holy Temple
Legend says that the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was discovered by a Brahmin, Pandit Sridhar around thousand years ago. He lived in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains at Hansali Village. During grazing his cattle, he met a beautiful girl child named Vaishnavi on the hills. She insisted him to call people of his village for a feast. But by the mid day when the people arrived, he had not been able to make any arrangement as he was poor. Suddenly he saw Vaishnavi standing at the door of his hut and she told him to call his guests and tell them that the food is ready. Then she told him that she lives in the Cave on Trikuta Mountain. And this is how people found that it was not any ordinary girl and thus, the temple was discovered.
Temples at Vaishno Devi
There are several temples at Vaishno Devi. The first temple that comes in the starting of the Yatra is Bhumika Temple. This is located at the Darshani Darwaza, 1 kilometer from Katra. This pace is called Darshani Darwaza as the Trikut Mountain is visible from here.
The next is the Charan Paduka Temple. This is the place where Goddess stopped for some time while Bhairon was chasing her. She left her footprints at this place.
The next temple that comes on the way of the Vaishno Devi is Ardh Kuwari. This is the half way point of the Yatra. Here, you can visit the 15-feet long cave named Garb Joon where Goddess hid herself for nine long months.
After the Vaishno Devi temple there is a Bhairon Temple. This temple is situated around 2.5 kilometers from Vaishno devi cave. It is a tradition to visit this temple after visiting the Mata Vishno Devi’s cave. When goddess killed Bhairon, his head flew to this place and the goddess converted the place into the Bhairon temple.
If you are searching for some peace of mind then come to this holy place and witness the magic of Mata Vaishno Devi.
Mata Vaishno Devi
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| 9 Nights 10 Days |
Destinations Covered: Delhi > Agra > Jaipur > Delhi > Vaishno Devi > Delhi.
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| Tour Days |
Tour Program |
| Tour Day 01 |
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
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| Tour Day 02 |
City Tour of Delhi
This morning after breakfast first you will visit old Delhi. The Raj Ghat, Red fort & Jama Masjid are important places to visit, you may also visit Chandni Chowk, spice market etc. Later on proceed to visit the New Delhi. The Qutub Minar, tallest stone tower in India, imposing India Gate and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple and, newly built Akshardham temple are of much significance. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.
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| Tour Day 03 |
Delhi to Agra
This morning after breakfast you will drive to Mughal city Agra and check into your hotel. Enroot you may also visit Mathura-the birth place of Lord Krishana. This afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. You may also visit Dayal Bagh. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.
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| Tour Day 04 |
Agra to Jaipur
This morning after breakfast you will drive to the pink city of Jaipur, enroute you will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. On arrival check into your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
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| Tour Day 05 |
Jaipur City Tour
This morning after breakfast visit the Amber fort, built in 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber. Drive past the Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds. In the afternoon you will visit the city palace and museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
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| Tour Day 06 |
Jaipur to Delhi
Today you will be transferred back to Delhi; rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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| Tour Day 07 |
Delhi to Jammu by Flight
Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport to take a flight to Jammu. On arrival at Jammu, pick up and transfer to Katra-Vaishno Devi. Rest of the day is free at you leisure. Overnight at hotel in Katra or you may proceed by walk to the Vaishno Devi Temple to have early morning Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi.
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| Tour Day 08 |
Darshan Mata Vaishno Devi
This morning take a morning 10 minutes flight by helicopter to reach Vaishno Devi Temple, have Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi. After having Prasad proceed to Bhairo Baba Temple by horse and reach the helipad by horse to fly down to Katra. On arrival pick up and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax in the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Katra.
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| Tour Day 09 |
Katra to Jammu and flight to Delhi
This morning transfer to Jammu to take a flight to Delhi. On arrival pick up and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
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| Tour Day 10 |
Transfer to International Airport
Today you will be transferred to Airport to board your onward flight.
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Your Tour Includes:
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- 9 Nights accommodation in hotels on twin sharing basis.
- Daily buffet breakfast.
- All arrival, departure, sightseeing’s as per above itinerary by air conditioned car with English speaking driver.
- Elephant ride at Amer fort rampart.
- Air tickets Delhi Jammu Delhi in economy class.
- Katra Vaishno Devi Katra by Helicopter.
- All applicable hotel & transport taxes.
- Government services tax of 4.89%.
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Your Tour Does Not Includes:
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- Any meals other than those specified.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Any other item not specified.
- International airfare.
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Terms & conditions:
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- The hotels and services mentioned in the itinerary are subject to confirmation.
- The rates give below may change in case of change in hotels, transport rates or Government taxes.
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Hotels to be provided: |
| Valid from 1st October 2009 to 31st March 2010, (Except 20th December 09 to 05th January 2010) |
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Number of Nights |
Economy Hotels
Budget Hotels |
Deluxe Hotels
3 to 4 Star |
Luxury Hotels
5 Star |
| Delhi |
4 |
Hotel Bill Palace |
Hotel Florence Inn |
Hotel Inter Continental |
| Agra |
1 |
Hotel Royale Residency |
Hotel Amar |
Hotel Clarks Shiraz |
| Jaipur |
2 |
Hotel Bharat Mahal Palace |
Hotel Mandawa Haveli |
Hotel Park Prime |
| Katra |
2 |
Hotel Varun |
Hotel Jai Maa Inn |
Country Inn Suites by Carlson |
| Cost for a single Person traveling alone. |
US$ 1133 |
US$ 1333 |
US$ 2999 |
| Cost per person on twin sharing basis. |
US$ 888 |
US$ 903 |
US$ 1777 |
| Group Rates |
On request |
On request |
On request |
| Valid from 1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009 |
