Vaishno Devi Sudh Mahadev Mansar 3 N 4D Tour

Pick up from Jammu Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Katra (50 Kms/1.5 Hours). Spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.

Early morning, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan- one of the most popular pilgrimages of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town at an altitude of around 5200 feet. Yatra upto Bhawan involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from Katra base camp known as Ban Ganga & 2.5 Kms from Sanji Chhat which is dropping point for pilgrims boarding through Helicopter. You have to hire a local auto rikshaw for reaching Ban Ganga or Helipad available round the clock at very nominal charges. Battery cars, Cable cars, Ponies, Palkis, Pithoos, Porters etc. are other means of transport during yatra for assisting senior citizens, children and physically challenged persons. After performing darshans, if time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return back to Katra in the evening. Overnight stay at Katra.

After breakfast, proceed for Sudh Mahadev which is famous for ancient Shiva Temple that houses a natural black marble Lingam, the Trident (Trishul) of Lord Shiva and mace believed to be that of Bheema, one of the five legendary Pandava brothers. This holy temple near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225 m and is about 90 Kms from Katra. After darshans, visit Mantalai & Gauri Kund and proceed for Jammu. Overnight stay at Jammu.

Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Mansar (59 Kms from Jammu). This place is famous for a beautiful lake surrounded by forest-covered hills with its length more than a mile and width half-a-mile. It is the most popular destination for local excursions in Jammu. Enjoy boating in the Lake for which adequate facilities are provided by the J&K Tourism Deptt. Mansar is a holy site as well, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Mansarovar. There are ancient temples on the lake side, which are often visited by devotees in large numbers. Back to Jammu in the evening. En route visit Surinsar famous for another beautiful Lake. Finally, drop at Railway Staion for your onward journey with sweet memories of the tour.