The popular Vaishno Devi Ropeway system connects Vaishno Devi Mandir to Bhairon Nath Mandir, which is located about a couple of kilometres. The one hour trek from Vaishno Devi Mandir to Bhairon Nath Mandir is tough and very difficult for the elderly. It can be covered in 5 minutes with the ropeway. The air-conditioned cable car can carry 45 people at a time and is operational one way only. The panoramic aerial view of Bhairo Valley from the ropeway is stunning. The Vaishno Devi Mandir is 300 metres away from the drop point.
Vaishno Devi Ropeway Ticket Price
INR 100 per person
Vaishno Devi Ropeway Timings
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Starting Point
Vaishno Devi MandirVaishno Devi Cable Car Ticket Booking
Online Ticketing is not available for Vaishno Devi Ropeways.Tickets are available on the spot at Bhawan
Mata Shri Vaishno Devi Darshan by Helicopter: The helicopter facility is made available through the official website of the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board as well as private companies. Read more about how to book the tickets and approximate cost.
About Vaishno Devi Temple
Revered and highly believed in, thousands of Pilgrims visit each year to seek blessings and show unflinching faith in this temple. Vaishno Devi is a religious trekking destination where pilgrims walk about 13 km uphill to reach the little caves which are among one of the 108 Shakti Peetha. Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani is a manifestation of Durga, a Goddess according to Hindu mythology.
The trek itself is very enjoyable, though it might be a little difficult for kids and elderly people. However, ponies and palanquins are available by various vendors to take you there at the top. The whole way is decently paved with lots of shops selling snacks, food items and various religious goods. The pilgrims show their dedication and enthusiasm by shouting slogans and singing songs in the praise of Maa Vaishnavi all along the road. Overall, a great place if you are inclined towards both Hinduism and nature.
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How to Reach Vaishno Devi Temple
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station is the nearest railway station to the pilgrimage, some 20 km. away from the Holy Bhawan. Although there is no direct flight connectivity, the nearest airport is in Jammu Tawi, which is some 46.7 km. away from Katra, if you travel via NH 144. Regular bus services ply between the base at Katra and other cities in India, primarily from Jammu Tawi, New Delhi, Amritsar etc. to begin with.
How To Reach By Flight
Jammu Airport, or Sarwari Airport, is the nearest airport that serves Katra. Regular air services ply for Katra through this airport. Once you have touched down, take a taxi from the airport and voila, you reach Katra in an hour. Buses are also available for this route. In Katra, however, helicopter services are available for the main Bhawan till Sanjhhi Chat, which is some 5 km. from the Holy Bhawan.How To Reach By Road
Regular bus services ply to and fro the base of the pilgrimage, that is Katra. Buses, at extremely affordable rates, are available from places like New Delhi, Amritsar, Jammu Tawi as the list goes on. You can also take a shared taxi or cab once you've arrived at Jammu Tawi.How To Reach By Train
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at Katra is the nearest railway station from the holy cave of Vaishno Devi. Regular train services ply from almost every major city of India, which earlier stopped at Jammu Tawi. Luxurious accommodation is also available just near to the railway station.Local Transport in Vaishno Devi
Taxis are the most popular mode of transportation. To reach the Bhawan, you can either trek a 13 km distance from Katra. Other options such as palanquins, ponies and helicopter rides are also available.