How to Obtain Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi Online ?

Jai Mata Di !

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) had added another feather to its cap, when it announced the awesome Online Yatra Parchi for pilgrims. Now, It is possible for you to plan your  Trip, without any worry about the Yatra Parchi. With the help of this service, yatris can get themselves registered for Yatra Online at any suitable date, picked by them.

It will also reduce the huge  rush of pilgrim at the Yatra Parchi Counters located in Katra. In our previous post, we have shared the Complete Details on Obtaining the Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi. The Best part of this service is that the Online Yatra Parchi is absolutely free for any no of Yatris. It is worth mentioning here that Online Yatra Parchi Service was started by Shrine Board some years back, but it was a paid service, where each yatris will have to spend Rs 50/- to obtain the Yatra Parchi

But Now with the announcement of this Free Online Yatra Parchi, you can obtain the Parchi with few clicks from your Computer and without spending a single Dime.

In this post, we are going to share the Detailed Process for Obtaining the Online Yatra Parchi. So read this post till end to know the exact process for getting the Yatra Parchi

How to Obtain the Vaishno Devi Online Yatra Parchi ?

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Amarnath yatra 2013 : Date, Registration and Schedule

Amarnath Yatra 2013

Amarnath Yatra 2013 --> Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage that is organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB). It takes place during the month of sharavan (July and august) depending on the weather conditions and also decided by the poornima (Lunar eclipse). 

Every year lakhs of devotes devour on the pilgrimage to pay homage to Lord Shiva’s Shiva Linga as devotes call it, which is an ice stalagmite formed due the ice droplets that fall due to the melting snow inside the 130 ft. High Amarnath Cave. The Amarnath Yatra is also famous for its lush green surroundings and beautiful snow capped mountains that attract a large number of tourists as well.

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Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking, Package and Tickets

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking and E-Ticketing

The shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi attracts lakhs of visitors every year who travel from all over India and abroad to pay homage to the Devi who is known to fulfil every wish of the followers whom she regards as her children. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi resides in a cave that is located in the Himalayas, in the folds of Trikuta Bhagwati Hill. The holy pilgrimage is taken by millions of devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi due to their faith and devotion in her, the number of visitors during a year exceed one crore.

The journey to one of the holiest and most pious places in India starts from Katra. To reach Katra you need to boards a bus, travel by train or by your own transport. Even all the major carriers have planes to Jammu. The Yatra (pilgrimage) starts from Katra, from where one can book a Vaishno Devi Helicopter that will drop you at sanjhichatt. The Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ride is absolutely a breathtaking one with the chopper wading through the besetting clouds; it feels like you are talking to God.

Helicopter Booking

Many packages for Helicopter travel from Katra to Sanjhichatt are available like ones that offer a return to Katra too, and also the return can be done the same day or the next day. The tickets for booking a Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride can also be booked online. The Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride is an absolutely thrilling affair and offers a chance to view the horizon of such a wonderful and godly place. Helicopter booking starts a month in advance of the Yatra and offers many other things like staying in a hotel (budget or luxury) once you land in Katra.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tour Packages

The pilgrimage to the holiest shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi which is located in the foothills of Himalayas in the state of Jammu and Kashmir starts from Katra. All the devotees reach Katra, which is the starting point of the Yatra (pilgrimage) and from Katra it is a 13 km climb uphill to visit the sanctorum sanatorium, the cave of the goddess Shri Mata Vaishno Devi located on a height of 5200ft. There are various ways to cover the distance of the Yatra. 

One can walk the Yatra with the pilgrimage or there are horses available to ride on. Another way is to book a Vaishno Devi Helicopter package that will take you the sanjhichatt which offers a beautiful and scenic view. There are various packages one can take while booking a Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride like they offer an A/c cab to take you from Jammu to Katra and the return trip as well, includes a Helicopter ride to and fro from Katra to sanjhichatt. 

As well as offer a stay in luxury hotels for one night, two nights or more depending on the package you take. One can also combine the various tour packages by choosing two destinations like Amarnath Yatra or a Srinagar tour along with the Vaishno Devi and the whole trip for you will be planned by the tour organisers in a hassle free manner. By taking a Vaishno Devi Helicopter package you also get a VIPs pass for darshan in the holy cave. 

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Vaishno Devi Helicopter E-Ticketing

If one wishes to avail the Helicopter services from Katra to Sanjhichatt, one can book the Chopper ride by going online. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has put the online reservation service system in operation; one can log on to the shrine board's website (www.maavaishnodevi.org) and secure a confirmed e-ticket. The prices for the Helicopter Ride have also been reduced from Rs 1225 to Rs 699 per person.


Complete Details About ▬► Vaishno Devi Helicopter Online Booking

So what are you waiting for? Just book a Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride package today for your family and be relaxed as everything will be taken care of. You just need to turn up for seeking the blessings of the mother goddess and get rejuvenated by soaking up the atmosphere of this wonderful and pious place. It will be an unforgettable tour and Helicopter Ride we promise. Jai Mata Di. 

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Happy Navratri 2012 : Significance, Fasting, Recipes

Navratri Festival 2012

Navratri 2012 Festival Begins Today and Here are the Important Navratri 2012 Dates

The festival of Navratri is around the corner. The Navratri commences on the first day of the full moon, bright fortnight of the lunar month called Ashwin. The festival is celebrated for nine nights every year during the beginning of October, as the dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar, the festival may be held for a day more or a day less.  Navaratri in 2012 starts on the 16th of October and will commence on 24th of October.  The nine day festival of Navratri is dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Each day a form of Shakti and the different manifestations of Goddess Durga are celebrated and the commencement of the festival on the 10th day is known as Vijayadashami or dussehra.

Significance of Navratri

There are two important occasions in the beginning of spring and beginning of autumn that are very important junctions of climatic and solar influence. These two periods are considered to be sacred for the worship of the Divine Mother Shakti. Navratri literally meaning nine nights in Sanskrit is fixed according to the lunar calendar and on all these days, the people preach various forms of goddess Durga with fervour and devotion.

Forms and Manifestations of Goddess Durga

Nine forms of Shakti are worshipped during the Navratras.  There are different traditions and rituals that are followed in various regions. The different manifestations of Goddess Durga are
 

• Bhadrakali    
• Amba or Jagadamba- Mother of the Universe
• Annapurna Devi- The one who bestows grains (annas) in plentiful
• Sarvamangala- The one who gives joy(mangal) to all
• Bhairavi
• Chandika or Chandi    
• Lalita
• Bhavani
• Mookambika
   

Navratri Rituals

Navaratri is celebrated in different ways throughout India. In North India, all three Navaratris are celebrated by fasting on all the nine days and worshipping the Mother Durga in her different forms. The Chaitra Navaratri commences with Ram Navami and the Sharad Navaratri commences with Durga Puja and Dusshera. In Gujarat the Durga Puja is celebrated by dancing Garba to live devotional songs. The Dusshera of Kulllu in Himachal Pradesh is also very famous in North India.  The last four days of the Sharad Navaratri take up a dramatic form in states of eastern India like Bihar, Jharkand, West Bengal, Orissa and Assam as Durga Puja is celebrated with fervour and it is their biggest festival of the year. Life size idols that are beautifully carved and decorated depicting the Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahishasura are set up in temples. These idols are worshiped and immersed in the river on the last day.

Navratri Fasting

During Navratri, some devotees of Durga observe a fast for nine days and offer prayers for the health and prosperity of the family. Devotees avoid meat, alcoholic drinks, wheat, grains, onions etc during this period as it is believed that during Navratri, that is the period of seasonal change, grains attract and absorb a lot of negative energy from the surroundings therefore it is best to avoid eating grains in this auspicious period for the purification of the Navaratri and eliminate all the negative energy. It is also considered to be a very auspicious time for starting new ventures.

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Navratri 2012 Dates and Vaishno Devi Navratri Festival

The beautiful town of Katra is all set to celebrate the Upcoming Navratri Festival in 2012, as only few days had left for Navrati 2012.Every year the Navratri festival in organised in Katra by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) in collaboration with the District Administration and Tourism Department of J&K.The Duration of colorful Navarati festival is 8 Days.It is said that Navratri is the best time to have the Darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi ji, as Navratri is considered to be very auspicious.

Apart from this, the weather is most pleasant during this part of the year, as it is neither too cold nor hot. Because of these reasons the there is huge rush of pilgrims during the Navratri festival.So, if you are planning to pay obeisance at Maa Vaishno Devi temple, then it is the right time to visit the shrine.

Vaishno Devi yatra to cross 1 Crore mark in 2012 !

It is expected that in 2012, the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra for the second successive time will cross 1 Crore mark.Last year, for the first time, the Vaishno Devi yatra crossed the 1 crore figure.

NAVRATRI 2012 DATES

Navratri 2012 Dates are from 16th Oct to 23rd October, 2012. Among the two navratis, the Sharad Navratri (Sept-Oct) is most famous, and begins on the First bright half of the Ashwin.

Navratri October-2012 Dates

Here is the Detailed Day to Day description of Navratri Festival in October-2012.

1) First Navratri Date :    16th Oct, 2012  (Ghatsthapana)
2) 2nd Navratri Date :     17th Oct, 2012  (Chandra Darshan)
3) 3rd Navratri Date  :     18th Oct, 2012  (Sindoor Tritiya)
4) 4th Navratri Date  :     19th Oct, 2012   ( Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami)
5) 5th Navratri Date  :     20th Oct, 2012   ( Upang Lalita Vrat)
6) 6th Navratri Date  :     21st Oct, 2012    ( Saraswati Awahan)
7) 7h Navratri Date   :     22nd Oct, 2012   ( Saraswathi Puja)
8) 8th Navratri Date  :     23rd Oct, 2012    ( Saraswathi Puja Ends)
9) 9th Navratri Date  :     24th Oct, 2012    ( SaraswathiVisarjan)

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Online Registration for Amarnath Yatra 2012 at www.jkbank.net

The Online Registration for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012 had started from 7th may, 2012.Interested yatris who wish to avail the online facility for yatra registration can log on to Official Website of JK Bank and follow the instructions provided there in order to carry out the Online Registration process.Here are few steps that yatris will have to undertake for availing the online registration facility for Shri Amarnath Ji yatra 2012

Before proceeding for Online registration, yatris are advised to go through the Advisory issued by Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board.Here are a few points that are issued by Shrine board as an advisory to yatris who wish to undertake pilgrimage for Amarnath Yatra 2012.

1). Yatris are required to submit a Medical certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner (RPM) at the time of crossing the Baltal or Chandarwari check point.In case the yatris are failed to produce the Medical certificate along with e- yatra permit, then they will not be allowed to proceed further towards the holy cave.

2) Before proceeding for the yatra, yatris are required to go through the Do's and Don's for the yatra given of the Official Website of Shri Amarnath Ji Shri Board.

3) The E-Yatra permit that was generated at the time of Online Registration must be printed and preserved as it is the mandatory document for undertaking the Amarnath Yatra 2012.

4) A maximum of 5 persons can be registered online for a single booking.

5) Yatris are required to provide the Nomination details of the relative in case of death due to accident.

6 Simple steps for Amarnath Yatra 2012 Online Registration

1) Log on to JK Banks Official Website .ie (www.jkbank.net) and on the Homepage, click on the link for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012 Registration at the Right side bar OR You can directly open the Online Registration page at the link given below

• https://jkbank.net/apps/yatra2011/

2) On this page, a few steps regarding the Online Registration process are given, read these steps and click of the Next Button at the Bottom of the page

3) On the new page, the yatris will have have to check the availability for a particular date and particular route

4) After checking the availability, yatris will again have to Click on the Next Button and proceed further and on the New page, yatris will have to Fill their details along with the billing information and proceed on to the Next page

5) After that, you will have to accept the Undertaking, by checking the Button "I agree" and proceed further for Payment of Yatra Registration fee.The fee is Rs 15, that can be paid online through the Internet Banking facility.

6) After the Payment of Registration fees, you will get your E-Yatra permit card containing your Transaction ID and other details.The yatra permit card must be preserved and printed for future references

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Amarnath Yatra 2012 Helicopter Booking

Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration

Complete Registration Process for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012

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Registration Process for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2012

Amarnath Yatra 2012 dates have been announced and we feel delighted to announce that The Yatra registration is all set to start from the 7^th May, 2012.This year for the time ever in the History of Amarnath Yatra that, registration will be done by the post offices. Earlier the Registration is done by three banks viz. J&K Bank, Yes Bank and District Co-operative banks. This is really a welcome step as those yatris who will have travel 100’s of Kms for Yatra registration will now be able to get themselves registered at near by places

Registration for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012

In this article on Amarnath Yatra Registration, we will discuss in detail the Complete Registration Process that includes both the E –Web based Online Registration and Designated Counter based Offline Registration Offline Registration OR Traditional Registration Method

Yatris who would like to get themselves registered for Amarnath Yatra 2012 through Offline Registration mode must go through the simple steps given below

Downloading the Application Form

 The first requirement for Registration is to get the Application form. The Application form is the only document that is used for Amarnath Yatra Registration. The Application form can be downloaded from the Official Website of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board.Here is the Link for Downloading the Amarnath Yatra 2012 Application form

                                                    After Downloading, take the Print out of the Application form and fill all the details contained in the Application form with complete care.

Filling the Application Form: 

The Application form is very simple to fill and contains the fields such as Name, Gender, Fathers Name, Address, Mobile Number, Email Address etc.After filling all these details and other details, yatris will have to deposit this Application Form at any of Designated counters.Here is the Complete List of Designated Counters for Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration.

Medical Certificate is Compulsory

Due to large number of Deaths of pilgrims at the time of performing yatra, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board had made it compulsory for each and every yatri to produce a Medical Certificate certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner.No yatri without the Medical certificate will be permitted to perform the yatra.Yatris can downalod the Medical Certification from the link given below

Download Medical Certificate 

Collecting the Receipt

After submitting the fully filled Yatra Application form along with the Medical Certificate, the bank will issue a Receipt containing the Yatra Registration Number, Date and Route of Yatra

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If you have any doubts in mind related to the Registration Process for Amarnath Yatra 2012, then you are free to post your Queries in the Comment box below

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Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration (Online and Offline) form

Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, one of the holy annual Pilgrimages that is performed in order to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva, also called Bhole Nath.The Darshan of Shri Amarnath ji is in the form of an naturally formed Ice Lingam. Devotees from all over the world pay Obeisance at the Holy cave during the month of Shravan.In 2011, a record number of 6,34,000 Total  that had the darshan of Holy Ice Lingam and this year, the figure is expected to rose and expected to reach new heights

Yatris who are going to perform Amarnath Yatra 2012 for the first time will find some interesting facts and Travel Information about the Yatra

Amarnath Yatra 2012 Dates

Amarnath Yatra 2012 dates have been announced by the Shrine Board and the controversial fact is that in 2012, the yatra is curtailed by a few days and this year the Yatra will last for only 37 days.The reason that is cited by Shrine Board for minimizing the yatra duration is given in the Detailed Report by Sub-Committee formed to decide to decide on Schedule of Yatra.

Here are important Dates for Shri Amarnath Ji yatra 2012

Amarnath Yatra 2012 will Commence on : 25th June, 2012

Amarnath Yatra 2012 will conclude on : 2nd August, 2012

Registration for Amarnath Yatra 2012

The Only way to perform the Amarnath yatra is to get registered for the Yatra.Usually the Registration for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra begin on a specific date.Only those yatris who get themselves registered (Online or Offline) can proceed for the yatra.On successful registration, the yatris are issued a Yatra Permit Card, that is mandatory and must have document to perform Amaranth Yatra 2012.It is worth mentioning here that registered yatris will get a free Accidental Insurance Cover by the Shrine Board

Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration Dates:

In 2012, the registration for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra will start from 7th May, 2012.The registration will be done on First Come - First Serve Basis.Both the Online and Offline Registration will start on 7th May, 2012.

Modes of Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration:

There are two modes for Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration i.e Online as well as Offline.

Online Mode: In Online Mode the Registration is done for the Amarnath Yatra 2012  will be done online at (www.yatra.jkbank.net).On successful registration, the yatris will be issued a Yatra permit card  that is to be produced at the time of proceeding for yatra

Offline Mode: The Offline mode is the traditional way to get registered for the yatris and the process is done manually at the counters designated for Registration of Yatris for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012.Here is the List of Designated Counters that are assigned to carry out the Registration Process

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Registration Form for Amarnath Yatra 2012

Those devotees who wish to get themselves registered by Offline Registration, will have to fill a registration form and deposit it at the designated counters  for carrying out the registration process.You can download the Registration form at the Link given below

Download Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration form

Medical Certificate is compulsory !!

Only those yatris who are medically fit can perform the yatra in 2012.This decision have been taken owing to the growing number of deaths during the Yatra.Only in 2011, 107 precious lives were lost during the yatra.There are clear cut instructions from Shrine Board that in order to perform the Yatra, yatris must have to produce the Medical Certificate from the Registered Medical Practitioner..Yatris can download the Medical Certificate from the Link given below

Medical Certificate for Amarnath Yatra 2012

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Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi: Online and Offline

Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi: Once a pilgrim reaches Katra, He/She has to obtain a yatra parchi from the permit counter of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The Permit counter is located adjacent to bus stand and taxi stand.The Permit is known as in Local Language as "Yatra Parchi" and permit counter is known as "Yatra Parchi Counter".The counter remains open everyday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.About 23,000-24,000 pilgrims are permitted to proceed everyday on rush days from Katra to Vaishno Devi Ji.

Offline Yatra Parchis are given to Pilgrims free of Cost (Except for Online Yatra Parchi) on a first come first served basis.In case the number of pilgrims coming for darshan on a particular day exceeds 23,000 - 24,000, the remaining pilgrims are issued "Yatra Waiting Slips" from the same counters.A maximum number of 9 persons can be registered against one yatra parchi by the staff on duty.Each parchi contains the name of the leader of the party.His/Her place of residence and the number of males, females and children in the group of the nine.

Children below 5 years of age are not entered in the yatra parchi.Corresponding entries are made simultaneously by the staff in the registers maintained by the board to keep track of the pilgrimage.A senior officer of Shrine Board sits at the counter to supervise and monitor things.A group number is allotted to each yatra parchi.

Validity of Yatri Parch is 6:00 hours,which means that devotee is required to cross first check post located at Banganga with in 6 hours of the issue of the yatra Parchi.In case,he fails to do so,he will have to get a new yatra parchi.It is worth mentioning here that any yatri who is not in possession of Yatra Parchi will be turned back from Ban Ganga Check post and will not be allowed to proceed further.In a rare case,if a yatri is found in En route-Bhawan without Yatra Slip, he/She shall not only be turned back but a disciplinary action can be taken against him/her.

Offline Yatra Parchi can also be obtained from the Saraswati Dham Jammu free of cost

Benefits of Yatra Parchi

• Once you get yourself registered at the Yatra Registration Counter (YRC),you will will issued a Yatra Parchi.When a yatra parchi is issue to devotee, He/She will get an insurance cover of Rs 100000/- (For Majors) and Rs 25000/- (For Minors) against any accidental casualty (Not Including Natural Deaths including Heart Attacks)
• The Yatra Parchi is to be preserved till you have a darshan of Mata Ji and you will have darshan only on the basis of group number mentioned in your Yatra Parchi.

Online Yatra Parchi

Apart from getting the Yatra Parchi at the designated counters in Katra,It is now possible to get the Yatra Parchi Online.For obtaining Online Yatra Parchi,you have to get registered yourself as a Devotee on the Official Website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (www.maavaishnodevi.org) .Rs 50/- will be charged per devotee against the Online Yatra Parchi

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How to reach Vaishno Devi from Delhi,Mumbai and other parts of the country

A Complete Guide for information about "How to Reach Vaishno Devi From the different parts of the country"

If you are planning to visit the holy place of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji,then you must be aware of General Information about the place or How to reach the place from the Different Parts of the country.If you have visited the place earlier then you will have no problem for a smooth yatra.This article acts as a complete guide for those who are visiting the holy shrine for the first time in their life.So Lets Begin by chanting the words in the praise of Mata Ji  "Jai Mata Di"

How to Reach Katra

Katra is located at a distance of 50 Kms from Jammu,the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu is connected with the rest of the country with Road,Rail and Air

How to Reach Jammu from the rest of the country

By Air:Jammu is connected by air with the rest of India.Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate daily flights between Jammu and Delhi.A flight from Delhi will take only 80 minutes to reach Jammu.Aapert from these airlines,some private airlines are also connecting the Jammu with the rest of India

By Rail: Jammu is connected by rail with all the four corners of the country.Jammu is connected directly form Kolkatta,Delhi, Mumbai, KanyaKumari, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Bhopal, Jaipur,Patna etc.Indian Railways operates a large number of tains with air-conditioned and ordinary coaches to and from Jammu every day.

By Road: Jammu is connected to rest of the country by the Prestigious National Highway 1 A.

Delhi to Jammu: If you are coming from Delhi to Jammu, then you can reach Jammu by Rail, Road as well as Air.Delhi located at a distance of 635 Kms from Jammu

Jammu to Katra

From Jammu to Katra,is a distance of 50 Kms.Most of the distance is covered on National Highway IA and a part of distance (Approx 15 Kms) is over a secondary road which is maintaned by Border Roads Organization (BRO),

By Taxis: Taxis are available at Jammu Bus-Stand,Jammu airport and at Jammu Railway station for carring the piligrims to Katra.

By Bus: The Jammu and Kashmir State Roadways Transport Corporation operates a large number of buses at regular intervals from Jammu Railway Station to Katra.Private Delux buses also operate between Jammu Railway Station and Katra.Besides these there is a regular bus service between Jammu to Katra from the General Bus Stand at Katra.Buses leave for Katra after every 15 minutes from the General Bus Stand.The bus service commence at 6:00 am and concludes at 8:00 pm everyday

For more details Check our previous post on How to Reach From Jammu to Katra

After reaching Katra,you have to book an accommodation in Katra and proceed to Bhawan,the Holy cave.Complete details about the next phase of the Yatra from Katra to Vaishno Devi Ji, will be provided in the next post.Till then "Jai Mata Di"

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board:Katra

Complete Overview of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

The management of Mata Vaishno Devi is administered by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). The Shrine Board came into force on 31st August 2011 under the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1986.The Shrine Board was constituted with the Objective of providing basic facilities (Like Food,Bathing,Accommodation) to the Pilgrims in general.

Before the board was constituted the Management was in the hands of Local Trust called the "Dharmarth Trust" and a few local residents called the "Baridars".The decision to take over the management by the state government is due to the poor state of things and absence of facilities for the Pilgrims.

 The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act can into force from August 30,1986.Under the Act,the management of the shrine will be run by a 10 member board.The Act provides that Governor of the state would be the ex-officio chairman of the board.In case the Governor be Non-Hindu,he would nominate the Chairman who would be Hindu.Dr Karan Singh who was the sole trustee of the Dharmarth Trust was made the vice-chairman of the board by the life.The Governor has nominated the eight other members of the board.

Various Facilities Provided by the Shrine Board

• Accommodation facilities in the form of Online Room Booking at Bhawan.

• Helicopter Services from Katra to Sanjhichat and vice-versa

• Medical facilities are available at base camp Katra,Adhkuwari Sanjichat and Bhawan

• Eatables are provided in the Bhojanalays and Refreshment Units owned by Shrine Board at affordable rates.

• On Track Facilities in the form of Palkis,Ponnies and Pithus for the under privileged yatris

• Battery Car Service from Adhkuwari (New Track) to Bhawan and vice-versa

• Blankets and Cloak Rooms are provided to pilgrims free of cost.

• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has its own no profit no loss shops at Bhawan known as Bhaint Shop where Prashad/Bhaints offerings are available at a fair price.

• Atka Darshan and Aarti Darshan Facilities are provided to pilgrims and affordable rates

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Cheap and Budget Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra

How to choose accommodation in Katra:Cheap and Budget Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra

Katra is one of the busiest tourist hub in the J&K.It is located at a distance of 48 Kms from the Jammu city.It is also the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage.Devotes from all over the country stay at Katra before proceeding for the Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage.Katra accommodates its yatri with cheap and Budget Hotels .Hotels in Vaishno Devi are located both at the base camp i,e Katra and also at the Bhawan.

If you are planning for a yatra to Vaishno Devi then you must brush yourself with the Knowledge of Cheap Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra.For Booking Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra you can pay a visit to hotel and book according to a budget that suits you the best.Katra offers a variety in accommodation with the **(2 star),***(3 star),****(4 star) and *****(5 star) Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra

Here are some of the Popular,Cheap and Budget Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra:

Hotel Mayur Katra

Hotel White Orchid Katra

Hotel Basera Katra

One of the most popular places in the Jammu and Kashmir is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple situated in the Trikuta Hills.If you are planning for a pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi temple then yoiu must take into consideration some of common yatra planning factors such as Weather,Hotel Booking,Helicopter Services,Yatra slip etc

 

In our previous posts regarding Vaishno Devi Yatra Planner we have provided the complete procedure for Vaishno Devi Room Booking at Bhawan and Weather Forecast for Vaishno Devi.If you would like to complete your yatra in a short period of time then you must avail the Helicopter Services provided the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.For Complete Details on Vaishno Devi Helicopter booking you must check our previous post on Complete Procedure for Katra to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Service Booking

The Yatra to Vaishno Devi is tiresome if you didn't plan it,But it will be a wonderful experience of traversing the mountains.One must stay in Katra for at least one day for sight seeing,so that they take with them the memories of Katra that will last for ever.Hotels in Vaishno Devi Katra are available in Cheap rates with very good accommodation facilities

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Katra to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Service Booking and vice-versa

Know the complete procedure for Vaishno Devi Helicopter Service Booking

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB),the sole authority for the management of Vaishno Devi Yatra has added Helicopter Service for its Yartris.For this purpose the Shrine Board had hired two most reliable operators from aviation industry i.e Pawan Hans and Global Vectra.The Flights operate from the Katra to Sanjhichat and vice-versa.Yes the Pawan Hens and Global Vectra Choppers will take you from the foothills at Katra and drop you at Sanjhichat which is only 2.5 Kms from the Vaishno Devi temple.

In the recent times the Shrine Board has slashed the rates of Helicopter service.Now the one way fare from Katra to Sanjhichat and Sanjhi Chat to Katra is only Rs 699/- per passenger.Helicopter Service can be availed by Yatris only through Online Helicopter booking from the Official website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board i.e (www.maavaishnodevi.org).Here are some of the main points regarding the Vaishno Devi Helicopter Service.

• Flights are operated by Pawan Hans Pvt Ltd. and Global Vectra Pvt Limited
• Only Online Booking is available.So don't get trapped by agents who are offering tickets in the black.
• One way fare from both side is Rs 699/-
• There is no provision for pre ponement and post ponement of a booking once done.
• Only 5-6 passengers can be accommodated in a single flight.

If you are new to this page and have no idea on how to register for Helicopter Service then you must read our previous post on Complete Procedure for Vaishno Devi Helicopter Online Booking.If you would like to book an accommodation in the Vaishno devi temple then you must read our post on Vaishno Devi Room Booking at Bhawan. Before you book a yatra you must check the Vaishno Devi Weather Forecast

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Vaishno Devi Helicopter Online booking by Pawan Hans and global Vectra

The trip to Vaishno Devi could be more exciting and adventurous if you plan to travel by Helicopter.The Helicopter Service is operated by the Pawan Hans Pvt Limited and Gobal Vectra Pvt Limited.In the recent times Shrine board has slashed the rates of Helicopter Services.Now the one way Vaishno Devi Helicopter Fare is Rs 700/-Here are some of the main points that you must read before we procced to procedure for Online Helicopter Booking

• The flights Operate Every day by Pawan Hans and global Vectra
• The Flights operate both ways i.e Katra to Sanjichat and Sanjichat to Katra
• Flight timings are from 8:00 am in the morning to 5:00 pm in the evening.
• It takes 8 to 10 minutes from Katra to Sanjichat.
• Sanjichat is approximately 2.5 Kms from the Bhawan or Sanctum Sanatorium.
• Accomodation per flight by Pawan Hans is 5-6 Persons and by global vectra is 5
• There is no provision for pre-ponement and post-ponement for the helicopter booking once done.

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Fare:

One way fare for Vaishno devi helicopter Service is Rs 700/-.The Charges are recently slashed by Shrine board so that more and more devotess can avail the helicopter facility.For children below 2 years of age there will be no charges.In case of dispute of age of child a valid age proof must be shown or submitted.

Online Booking for Vaishno Devi Heliopter Service

• Devotees can register for Online Helicopter booking at the Official website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board https://www.maavaishnodevi.org
• After that Devotees must register for New Devotee at this Link of New Devotee Registration
• After Successful registration devotees must Log on with their User name and Password in the "Devotee zone" Section.
• After Log in you must clcik on the Helicopter booking page where you can check the availibility.The image given below will descibe it 

•  After that you must enter you Bank details and accordingly follow the On screen instructions.
• After the successful transaction devotees must note down the Track ID No/ Trace No for tuture reference and further communication
• The devotees must check their transaction Status in the Devotee zone.It is worth mentioning here that merely deduction of amount from the account does not guarantee that your flight is reserved unless or until it is shown as success as the transaction status in the devotee zone.
• Once the status is shown as confirmed in the Devotee zone,your flight is reserved as you can report at the vemue at the given date and time along with your Identity proof

For Inquiry and Help

Pawan Hans.  01991-234658, 09205044014  Email: pawanhans.vd@gmail.com, katra@pawanhans.co.in

 

Global Vectra.9419502542,  Email: yatra@gvhl.net

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Mata vaishno devi live darshan at Shraddha Channel in the morning and evening

Shri Mata Vaishno devi pilgrimage is one of the most popular pilgrimages in the world.Every person in his entire life has a wish to have a darshan of Mata Vaishno devi,but those people whom are being called by the Mata can pay obeisance at her Darbar.Thats why it said in popular pharase in Hindi.

"Jab tak Mata ki Chiitti na aaye,tak tak Mata ke Mata ke Dwar pe Koi Nahin Pahunch Pata"

Now with the help of technology the Shraddha Channel had brought the Live Darshan of Mata at the Door. Yes Shraddha channel is Live Telecasting the "Aarti" of Mata both in Evening as well as in Morning.So if you want a good beginning of Day`s work,you must switch on your TV in the maorning and see the Live Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi

Here on this pahe we have uploaded the Part of Vaishno devi Live Aarti.This Clip will consists of Jai Ambe Gauri" - Aarti Maavaishnodevi"

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Check the Vaishno Devi weather forecast for today here

Check the Weather of Vaishno Devi here before Planning the Yatra:

Vaishno Devi temple located in between the Trikuta Hills shows the variation in temperature during the seasons.Although the vaishno devi yatra is opened throughout the yet the Suitable climate to visit vaishno devi is March and October.Since the Vaishno devi template is located at 5200 ft above sea level so the temperature is generally cool here as compared to katra which is 2500 ft above sea level.

Below we have listed the Minimum and Maximum Temperature in Summer and Winter at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine

Location	Summer		Winter
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Bhawan	15	30	- 02	13
Katra	20	40	03	15

Vaishno Devi Weather Forecast for September: In this month the weather in Katra as well as Bhawan is mild i.e neither hot nor cold.The night temperature of Bhawan may see a dip in mercury when cool winds begin to below.

There is a heavy rush of Pilgrims to Vaishno Devi shrine during Navratri Festival in the month of April and September-October and also during the Summer and Winter vacations.The busiest day of the week is Saturday

We have made this page to provide latest updates regarding the Weather at the Vaishno Devi Shrine.If you have any Queries related to weather condition is Vaishno Devi you can post your comments below.We will try to respond each of you at the earliest.

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Mata Vaishno Devi Room Booking at Bhawan by Shrine Board

Room Booking at Bhawan of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine:

Vaishno Devi one of the most popular pilgrimages in India located in the Northern state of India J&K .The management of Vaishno Devi shrine is done by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board popularly Known as SMVDB.For the facilitation of pilgrims Shrine Board provides very well maintained and clean rooms at Bhawan ,Sanjichat,Adhkuwari,Katra and Jammu.

At Bhawan the rooms are available Main Bhawan Complex,Vaishnavi and Ghouri Bhawan.Apart from this there is dormitory facility available at Manokamana Bhawan.Here is the complete list of Room types and fares for Rooms at Bhawan

Complex	Room type	Tariff
Main Bhawan Complex	Double Bedded	Rs. 800/-
	Four Bedded	Rs. 1200/-
Vaishnavi & Gouri Bhawan	Double Bedded	Rs. 500/-
	Four Bedded	Rs. 750/-
	Six Bedded	Rs  1100
Manokamana Bhawan	Dormitory (Per Bed Basis)	Rs.80/-

Here are some Important Things to remember before booking Rooms at Bhawan:

Rooms can only be booked at the Official Website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (www.maavaishnodevi.org)

Before booking a room you must have to register on the Official website as a devotee.After registering you will be given a user name and Password that will be used at the the time of Room Booking.You can register as a new devotee from this link New Devotee Registration

Here are some of the Terms and Conditions that must be checked before Booking Rooms at Bhawan:

• Check in and Check out time : 10:00 am

• Once you booked a room there is no provision for Cancellation,Postponement and Preponement of booked rooms.

• You can check your transactions at devotee zone by entering your User name and Password.

For complete Details regarding the Room bookings,you can contact

Dy. Manager
  Inquiry and Reservation Office
Shakti Bhawan, Niharika Complex (Near Bus Stand),
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board,
Katra - 182301
J&K

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Jammu to katra distance is 48 Kilo Meters

Jammu is one of the oldest cities of India and it the winter Capital of State of Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu is well known for many tourist attractions and the most popular among them is Vaishno Devi Shrine Located at Katra.Katra is also an Indian City that comes under the Jammu Division.A Devotee who had to go for a Darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi will have to pass through Jammu because Only Jammu is connected to Katra by Road.

The Total Distance between Jammu (Bus Stand) and Katra (Bus Stand) is 48 kms.To reach katra from Jammu one can avail the Services of State Owned SRTC Buses,Local Buses,Private Taxis.The fares of all these Transportation's mediums differ from time to time,but generally the SRTC buses charge between Rs  35/- to Rs 40/-

Jammu to Katra Bus Fare: Rs 35 to Rs 40 (Fares are subject to changes as and when desired)

Jammu to Katra Taxi fare: Rs 200 Per Person ( Not fixed can be Bargained)

One must have to cross Jammu before reaching Katra,although there is new By pass road at Kunjawani that is nearly 10 Kms from Jammu and take you towards Katra but most yatris preferred to go through Jammu because they want to have a look and feel of this "City of Temples"The oldest and must visited temple in Jammu is "Ragunath Temple" that is Located in "Raghunath Bazaar"

For the Benefit of Yatris we have uploaded a Jammu to Katra Road Map that will help yatris is their Jammu to Katra tour:

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Vaishno Devi Helicopter fare-services and charges

Vaishno Devi Helicopter fare-Vaishno devi Helicopter charges-Vaishno Devi helicopter booking:

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board facilitates  the yatris by providing Helicopter Services from Foothills of Mata Vaishno Devi (Katra) to Sanjichat(2.5 Kms from Bhawan) and back from Sanjichat to Katra.

Helicopter Service Providers from Katra to Sanji chhat

Pawan Hans:With the growing number of devotees visiting the shrine each year, Pawan Hans has scheduled daily flights from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat and back to Katra. The helicopter journey from Katra drops the yatris right next to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. Pawan Hans also makes way for priority darshan for those who avail the heli-pilgrimage services

Global Vectra: Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. (GVHL), part of UK-based USD 700 million Vectra Group, is all set to focus on the Religious Tourism circuit in India starting with North India.

Charges for Vaishno Devi Helicopter Charges from Katra to Sanji Chhat:

In a good move to facilitate more and more pilgrims to avail the Helicopter faclity, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had slashed the Helicopter rates by 50 % Now, the One way fare from Katra to Sanjichhat and back to katra Rs.700/-per person

If you would like to avail the Helicopter services for Vaishno Devi yatra, then read the complete details about the Helicopter booking at the link given below

 

DAYS OF OPERATION AND TIMINGS:

• Flights Operate Everyday

• Flight Timings - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Flight will take a time of 8 minutes from Katra to Sanji Chhat

• 5-6 passengers can be accommodated on one flight

• Helipad is approx. 2 Km. from Bus Stand Katra at Udhampur Road. Vaishnodevi Bhawan is approx. 2.5 Km. from Helipad Sanjichhat.

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