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Shree Amarnath and Vaishno Devi Yatra

Duration: 
10 Days
Altitude: 
3,888m (12,752ft)
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Holiday Style: 
Pilgrimage Tour
Starts/Ends: 
In Delhi, India

Holiday Overview

The pilgrimage to Amarnath Cave is one of the most sacred for Hindu adherents. The cave is situated at the elevation of 3,888m (12,752ft) and it houses the highly revered Ice Shiva Lingam that symbolizes the mythical power of Lord Shiva. Amarnath is combination of two Words-Amar (immortal) and Nath (lord). So, literally Amarnath means the Lord of Immortality. It is believed that the Amarnath Cave is the place where Lord Shiva revealed the secret of life and death (Amar Katha) to his beloved consort Mata Parvati upon her request. The legend says that during the time while Lord Shiva was narrating the Amar Katha, there was no living being in the cave to listen, except an unhatched egg. During the time the egg hatched and the new born became immortal after listening the story. The cave is about 80m high and wide tucked on a huge mountain cliff and it is believed to be about 5000 years old. Inside the cave, there is a self-shaped Ice Shiva Lingam of Lord Amarnath and other ice formations to represent Mata Parvati and Lord Ganesh. It is believing that this natural Ice Linga grows and shrink with the phases of the moon and reach its height and starts the annual festival. The Amarnath Shrine Board announces the date for the pilgrimage and manages all support.

Vaishno Devi is one of the very popular temples in India, located in Trikuta Mountain (1585m/5200ft), Reasi district of Jammu. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mata Vaishno Devi, also known as Trikuta, who is believed to fulfill the wishes of her devotees. This is one of the Shaktipeeth, where it is believed that the blessing right hand of Satidevi was fallen. Maa Vaishno Devi temple, The Bhawan is 12 km uphill trek from Katra and Vaironath temple is located further 2km up on the hill. The temple complex consists of a series of caves and shrines, including the main shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, the self-appeared pindis are the manifestation of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. The temple attracts millions of devotees every year, particularly during the auspicious festival of Navratri.

This itinerary includes Shiva and Shakti darshan as Baba Barfani and Mata Vaishno Devi in J and K of India. It also includes Shiva Khodi cave where lord Shiva hide himself from Bhashmasur.

Yatra Highlights:

  • A sacred journey to Ma Vaishno Devi and Shiva Khodi in Jammu
  • Darshan of highly revered Shree Amarnath ji
  • Stay overnight on a houseboat at Dal Lake
  • Guided sightseeing in Srinagar including a visit to Shankaracharya Temple in Kashmir

Holiday Summary

Day 1:                Arrival Delhi

Day 2-4:            On Trip: Vaishno Devi

Day 4-8:            On trip: Kashmir, Amarnath

Day 9:                Back to Delhi

Day 10:              Departure

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1: 
Arrive at the Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel
( Altitude: 300m, Duration: 1 Hour )
Duration: 
1 Hour
Altitude: 
300m
Destination: 
Delhi
Visit Kailash’s representative will receive you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The tour leader will deliver yatra briefing and other arrangements.
Day 2: 
Fly to Jammu and Drive to Katra
( Altitude: 775m, Duration: 4 Hours )
Duration: 
4 Hours
Altitude: 
775m
Destination: 
Katra
Early morning, take a pack breakfast and drive to airport to fly Katra. On arrival, do online resister for Vaishnod Devi Yatra permits and drive to Katra, check in to the hotel, free.
Day 3: 
Vaishnodevi Darshan
( Altitude: 775m, Duration: 10 Hours )
Duration: 
10 Hours
Altitude: 
775m
Destination: 
Katra
Drive to Darshani Darwaza and start trekking to the Bhawan, following Ban Ganga, Charan Paduka, Ardhakuwari, Full Kwari and Sanjichhat. Visit the temple for darshan and further to Bhaironath temple then return back to the same hotel. One can use horse, doli and electric vehicles now a day.
Day 4: 
Day excursion to Shiv Khori
( Altitude: 870m, Duration: 8 Hours )
Duration: 
8 Hours
Altitude: 
870m
Destination: 
Katra
After breakfast, drive to Ransoo (80 km) and then trek to Shiva Khori Gufa (4 km). This natural cave is very famous for its size, Shwyambhu Linga and many other images of deities in the cave. It is believed that, Lord Shiva hide inside this cave to escape away from Bhashmasur. Return to Katra.
Day 5: 
Fly to Srinagar and transfer to hotel
( Altitude: 1,585m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
1,585m
Destination: 
Srinagar
Drive to Jammu airport to fly Srinagar and check in to the hotel. Visit the doctor to obtain Medical Certificate for the Yatra. If time permits, there will be a sightseeing tour in beautiful Kashmir.
Day 6: 
Morning sightseeing in Srinagar and drive to Sonmarg
( Altitude: 2,730m, Duration: 3 hours )
Duration: 
3 hours
Altitude: 
2,730m
Destination: 
Sonmarg
In the morning, guided sightseeing in Srinagar and then drive to Sonmarg. Check in to the hotel and repack for the journey of Amarnath Cave. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of hill station.
Day 7: 
Drive to Baltal, fly to Panchtarni then trek to Amarnath cave
( Altitude: 3,888m, Duration: 8 Hours )
Duration: 
8 Hours
Altitude: 
3,888m
Destination: 
Amarnath
Drive to Baltal for helicopter ride to Panchtarni; a scenic and short flight takes from 2750m to 3500m elevation. After arrangements of doli or horse, start 6 km uphill trek to Shree Amarnath Ji Gufa. Overnight stay in tented camp situated just below the cave or return to Panchtarni if time and weather permits.
Day 8: 
Trek back to Panchtarni and fly back to Baltal-Srinagar
( Altitude: 1,585m, Duration: 6 Hours )
Duration: 
6 Hours
Altitude: 
1,585m
Destination: 
Srinagar
Trek downhill to Panchtarni and then fly to Baltal by helicopter. We will continue driving back to Srinagar and then we will ease at leisure. We will spend overnight in a houseboat at Dal Lake.
Day 9: 
Fly to Delhi, transfer to hotel
Duration: 
5 Hours
Destination: 
Delhi
We will fly to Delhi and drive to hotel.
Day 10: 
Trip concludes and depart for onward journey
Duration: 
1 Hour
Visit Kailash Treks will provide a vehicle for your airport transfer.

What's Included

  • All domestic flight as specified in the itinerary (Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar-Delhi)
  • All transfers by private coaches as mentioned in the itinerary including airport transfers
  • Service an experienced and knowledgeable tour manager and well-trained support team from Nepal/India.
  • Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner, mineral water for drinking
  • Helicopter ride Baltal - Panchtarni - Baltal
  • All applicable permits and taxes
  • First-aid medical, high-altitude support and assistance to senior citizen
  • Travel duffel bags, rain Poncho, Sun Hat, First Aid Medical Kit and simple medicine

What's not Included

  • Visa fee for India and International flight fare
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry and etc.
  • Porter, Ponies or Doli’s charge during trekking / Medical checkup charge
  • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, flight cancellations, political disturbances and etc.
  • Any other costs not specified in Cost includes section.

Holiday Extensions

Following extensions are available to add to your itinerary eighter before or after the trip.

  • Mathura, Vindraban and Agra
  • Hastinapur, Kurukshetra and Amritsar
  • Chitrakut, Ayodhya and Prayagraj

Contact us for further information and the best price.

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
26-Jun-23
05-Jul-23
Completed
US$ 1899
09-Jul-23
18-Jul-23
Completed
US$ 1899
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