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Vaishno Devi
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(Jammu & Kashmir)


Jai Mata Di

More things are wrought by prayer than the world dreams of. And the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi gives credit to this famous line of Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetry. Sheer faith brings in multitudes of people of all ages, races and religions to kowtow before the Goddess, who showers her grace on each of them and grants them their wishes. The pilgrimage requires great fortitude, both physical and mental, as you have to climb mile after mile, uphill, before getting a glimpse of the Goddess. But as they say tough times never last, tough people do and millions of people make this journey successfully, year after year. So can you.
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Tourist office(s):
Tourist Information Counter
Near the main Bus Stand, Katra.
Travel Tips
  • Insist on official receipts for payments made to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board as well as private vendors. Study the tariff/rate lists for all services before paying any amount. Ask the service providers, whether it be porters/ponies/palanquin owners, for proof of registration before engaging them. Retain the registration coupon till he is engaged.

  • Contact the announcement counters of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Katra, Banganga, Ardhkawari and Darbar for locating missing persons.

  • In case you wish to donate cash/kind to the shrine, place them in donation boxes or hand over your offerings to the Shrine Board office and insist on a formal receipt.

  • Take the trek at a comfortable pace and avoid exerting yourself over the endurance level.

  • Deposit your luggage/belongings with the Shrine Board cloak rooms and take a receipt for the same.

  • Travel light to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage. Avoid burdening yourself with food stuffs and other basic commodities that are available up the hill.

  • Do not wear leather even watch straps and belts will be confiscated.

  • Light woollens are required at night even during the summer months. Heavy woollens are needed during the remaining part of the year.


Language Tips
Dogri is the local language at Katra apart from Urdu and Hindi. Some helpful words to know in Dogri:
Hello - Namaskar
How are you? - Tumda ke haal kya?
Yes - Haan
No - Na
Thank you - Thanawab
You are welcome - Sadi firakhe the
What is your name? - Thumda na ke hai?
I do not understand - Me kish samaj ne aada
Nice to meet you - Thuse milye badi khushi hui
How are you? - Tumid ke khabar hai?
What price? - Eda ke paye?

Emergency Info
Hospitals:
Vaishno Devi is a temple town and does not have big hospitals. There are Primary Health Centres in Katra, Adhkawari and Bhawan open 24 hours.

 
 
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