BY TRAIN PROGRAM
Day 1: Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and sightseeing, visitng OLD DELHI - Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gandhi Samadhi.
Dinner at local restaurant (Chineese).
Later evening transfer to railway station for overnight train to Jammu.
Train Options ;
i) Delhi UHP special ETD 2345 hrs. ETA 1120hrs.
ii) Jat express ETD 2120hrs. ETA 0755hrs.
iii) Rajdhani ETD 2040hrs. ETA 0535hrs.
iv) Jhelum express ETD 2100hrs. ETA 0855hrs.
Day 2: Arrive Jammu – Katra (drive about 02hrs. 61kms.) :
Arrive Jammu and drive to Katra. En-route visit Amar Mahal Museum.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Katra - Mata Vaishnao Devi Temple :
Early morning at about 0400hrs. start Trek to Mandir (16 kms / 6hrs.).On the way the goddess felt thirsty at Banganga Going down for about a mile one crosses Baan Ganga, a stream associated with Maa Vaishno Devi. Actually from this place the stiff ascent on the Trikuta range starts. The pilgrims take a purificatory dip in this stream before starting on the ascent. This place is about two and a half kilometers distant from Katra at an altitude of 2,800 ft. above the sea-level.and shot an arrow into the earth from where water gushed out. Charan Paduka, which is marked by the imprints of her feet, is the place where she rested. The Goddess then meditated in the cave at Adh Kanwari.
It took Bhairon nine months to locate her, which is why the cave is known as Garbh Joon. When the demon found her, Mata Vaishno Devi blasted an opening at the other end of the cave with her trident and fled to the Holy cave at Darbar (temple). However, Bhairon was persistent and followed her there to harass her. Then goddess became very angry and assuming the form of Mata Kali, beheaded Bhairon outside the cave with the aid of the flying disc gifted to her by Lord Krishna. The severed head of Bhairon fell at a distant hilltop. In his dying moments, Bhairon begged and received divine forgiveness from the goddess.
Today, it is believed that the Yatra is not complete unless the pilgrim has been to Bhairon ka Mandir - It is believed that the journey to Mata's shrine is complete only after visiting the shrine of Bhairon, 2.5 km from the Bhawan, on your way back. You have to collect your belongings before going to this shrine, as the return path from the Bhairon shrine joins the main path at Sanji Chatt as well, after the darshan of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. Return trek back by evening. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Katra – Jammu. (drive about 02hrs./61kms.) :
Morning after breakfast drive back to Jammu.
Visit Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Bagh-e-Bahu Fort, Panoramic view of Old and New Jammu , and Sun Set over Tawi Bridge.
Evening transfer to railway station for overnight train back to Delhi.
TRAIN OPTIONS
i) UHP express ETD 2325hrs. ETA 1015hrs.
ii) Jhelum express ETD 2145hrs. ETA 0955hrs.
iii) Shalimar express ETD 2100hrs. ETA 1055hrs.
Day 5 : Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and visit NEW DELHI - Birla Temple (Lakshmi Narayan Temple), India Gate, Parliament Street, NATIONAL MUSEUM, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar.
Later after DINNER at local restaurant (Chineese)
Evening transfer to airport to board your flight to your home country.
Cost Valid till 30th Aug. 09
05- 14 pax. USD 275 nett per person on twin sharing basis.
15 pax. & above USD 270 nett per person on twin sharing basis.
SNGLE SUPPLEMENT = INR 2,000/- nett. per SNGL room.
One T/L free after 10 Paying pax
Above Cost Includes only ;
i) All hotel accommodation with all meal in Jammu and Katra only based on twin sharing basis.
ii) Train fair 2nd AC sleeper class. From Delhi – Jammu – Delhi.
iii) All transportation by Car / Coach.
iv) Transportation cost includes : commercial number vehicle with fully insured, well mannered driver with complete knowledge of driving route, all state / toll taxes, parking, fuel, driver allowance only.
v) Assistance on Arrival transfers only.
vi) Entrance fees mentioned as per the program
Cost does not include :
Camera / video fees, Domestic /International airfare, travel insurance, tips, laundrys, bar bills, beverages, phone calls, personal expenses or anything that is not included above.
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