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The Vaishno Devi shrine, 50 kilometres north of Jammu and 13 kilometres by foot from the base town of Katra, is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India and among the top attractions in Jammu. The goddess Vaishno Devi is worshipped in three natural rock forms inside a cave at 1,584 metres. Pilgrims ascend on foot, by horse, by palki (palanquin), or by helicopter. The walk up is paved the entire way, with food, medical aid, and rest stops at regular intervals. The Shrine Board maintains one of the best-run pilgrimage logistics in India.
What makes this place special
The three natural rock pindis inside the cave shrine — believed to be manifestations of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, forming one of the most sacred experiences of a Jammu trip
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A narrow crawling cave halfway up the climb where devotees believe the goddess meditated for nine months — a required stop for most pilgrims and a key part of any Jammu trip.
A 2.5-km climb above the main shrine to a temple that must be visited to complete the pilgrimage according to tradition. an essential part of the Jammu trip.