This is a culturally immersive, family-friendly pilgrimage tour to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, combining spiritual darshan, scenic Jammu & Katra, and leisure time in the foothills. Designed for families (kids, elders), the pace is relaxed with comfortable stays, local cuisine, spiritual experiences, and some light sightseeing. Ideal for those wanting to disconnect, reflect, and soak in the cultural and devotional ambiance of Jammu & Kashmir.
After arriving at Jammu airport or railway station (morning or early afternoon), you will be greeted by our tour representative. You will be transferred to Katra (approx. 50-60 km, ~2 hours). Check into the hotel, freshen up. In the afternoon, light local sightseeing around Katra – visit Bhairon Temple, explore the Katra bazaar, take in views of the Trikuta foothills. Evening free for rest. Dinner and overnight stay in Katra.
Early breakfast in the hotel. Begin the 13 km trek (or alternate transport where available: pony / palanquin / battery-car / helicopter [extra cost]) to the Vaishno Devi cave temple (Bhawan). The trek goes through scenic paths, with rest stops, refreshment stalls, and mountain views. Spend time at Bhawan for darshan, prayers and rituals. After darshan, descend back to Katra. Evening at leisure – family time, local shopping, optional cultural programme (Aarti). Overnight in Katra.
After breakfast, depart for Jammu. En route or in Jammu itself visit Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, and the Jammu Museum to dive into local history and lore. Post lunch, drive up to Patnitop (if included) – a beautiful hill station, for relaxing walks, nature views (pine forests, meadows), and enjoying the mountain climate. Evening stay in Patnitop (or return to Katra/Jammu depending on package design).
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer from hotel to Jammu airport or railway station for your onward journey. Optional final shopping in Jammu if time permits. Drop-off and farewells.
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Accommodation: 3 nights in hotels (twin/double sharing, family-friendly)
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Meals: Daily breakfast + selected lunches/dinners (as per itinerary)
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Transfers: Pick-up at Jammu, transfers to Katra, Patnitop (if applicable), and drop back to Jammu station/airport
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Sightseeing & spiritual visits as per itinerary (temple entry, local heritage)
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Guide support / representative during tour
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Basic taxes, tolls, parking, driver charges
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Airfare / train fare to Jammu & back from home city
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Optional & extra charges: pony / palanquin / helicopter / battery car during the trek
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Meals or snacks beyond those specified
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Travel / medical insurance
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Any kind of tips, laundry, personal expenses, shopping
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Any services not explicitly mentioned
Payment Policy
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A booking confirmation requires an advance payment of 30-50% of the total package cost.
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Balance payment to be made 7-10 days before departure.
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Payments accepted via bank transfer / UPI / credit card / offline methods depending on agent.
Cancellation Policy
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Cancelled 30 or more days before departure → retain 20-30% as cancellation fee.
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Cancelled 16-29 days before departure → retain 40-50%.
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Cancelled 10-15 days before departure → retain 60-70%.
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Cancelled less than 10 days before departure → no refund or retain 100%.
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Special cases (illness, emergencies) subject to submission of valid documents; refund/waiver at the discretion of operator.
Refund Policy
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Any refundable portion (after cancellation fee) will be processed within 7-15 business days post confirmation of cancellation.
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Refunds will typically be made via the same mode of payment (bank / UPI / account credit) unless otherwise agreed.
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Any third-party charges (bank transfer fees, credit card fees) will be borne by the customer, unless otherwise stated.
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