Travel: From online tickets to helicopters, this is how you can plan your visit to Vaishno Devi Dham..

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra 2025: Mata Vaishno Devi Dham, located in Katra, is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the country. Every year, lakhs of devotees visit to pay their obeisance at the court of Mata Rani. During Navratri, holidays, and festivals, a huge crowd of devotees gathers here, making the journey challenging. However, by adopting the right planning and some special tips, you can have a comfortable and smooth darshan.

This year, Navratri starts on 22 September 2025. If you wish to visit the temple of Mata Vaishno Devi on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, then use the right planning and technique in advance to make the journey simple, so that your journey becomes easy and memorable. Let us know about the special measures to avoid crowds and easy darshan during the visit to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple.

Online registration and ticket booking

Registration is mandatory for the visit to Vaishno Devi Dham. To avoid crowds, book an online travel permit (Yatra Parchi) in advance. Also, book a helicopter service, a battery car, or a horse online. This helps to avoid long queues.

Travel early in the morning or late at night.

A 13 km long climb is required from Katra to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. If you start your trek early in the morning or late at night, the crowd is less. There are full security arrangements for those who travel at night.

Take an alternate route.

To avoid the crowd, you can choose different routes to reach the Bhawan. Apart from the traditional route, you can find less traffic by using Himkuti Bhawan Marg and Ardhkumari Bypass.

Option of helicopter and VIP darshan

Helicopter service is available from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat. Bhawan is just 2 km from here. Apart from this, VIP Darshan pass is also available in special circumstances, which helps to avoid long queues. If you cannot travel on foot, then book a helicopter in advance.

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