History of Vaishno Devi

According to Hindu epic, Maa Vaishno Devi took birth in the South of India in the home of Ratnakar Sagar, Her worldly parents had remained childless for a long time. Ratnakar had promised, the night before the birth of the Divine child, that he would not come in the way of whatever his child desired. Ma Vaishno Devi was called Trikuta as a child. Later She was called Vaishnavi because of Her taking birth from Lord Vishnu's lineage. When Trikuta was 9 years old, She sought her father's permission for doing penance on the seashore. Trikuta prayed to Lord Vishnu in the form of Rama. During Shree Rama's search for Sita, He reached the seashore along with His army. His eyes fell on this Divine Girl in deep meditation. Trikuta told Shree Rama that She had accepted Him as Her husband. Shree Rama told Her that during this Incarnation He had vowed to be faithful to only Sita. However the Lord assured Her that in Kaliyuga He would manifest as Kalki and would marry Her.In the meantime Shree Rama asked Trikuta to meditate in the cave found in the Trikuta Range of Manik Mountains, situated in Northern India. Ma decided to observe the 'Navratra' for the Victory of Shree Rama against Ravan. Hence one reads the Ramayana during the 9 days of Navratra, in remembrance of the above connection. Shree Rama promised that the whole world would sing Ma Vaishno Devi's praise. Trikuta was to become famous as Vaishno Devi and would become immortal forever

Day 01 - Arrive Delhi

Arrival Delhi, meet assist at the airport/ rly stn & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 02 - Delhi - Jammu ( By train )

After breakfast checkout from hotel & sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial , Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Evening transfer to railway station to board the train (Jhelum Exp) for Jammu. Overnight in the train.

Day 03 – Jammu - Katra - Vaishnodevi Bhawan

Arrive Jammu , Meet and assist on arrival and proceed straight to Katra by Car .Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel.Later proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 km Trek ) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness permits, otherwise Pony or Palanquins are also available at an extra cost. Arrive at Vaishnodevi Bhawan. Wash and change before Mata Darshan. After Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan, proceed for Bhaironji Darshan (Optional).  

Day 04 - Katra - Jammu

After Darhsan, arrive at Katra and proceed to hotel . Relax in the hotel till evening . Evening depart to Jammu and transfer to rly stn to board the train for Delhi. Overnight in the train.  

Day 05 - Jammu - Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the railway station & transfer to hotel. Day at leisure or visit local markets (on your own). Night stay in Delhi.