Divine and Serene: Vaishno Devi, Patnitop and Amritsar

Option 1 (Morning Vande Bharat) - (Dep. New Delhi at 0600 hrs/ Arr. Katra at 1400 hrs)

Option 2 (Afternoon Vande Bharat) - (Dep. New Delhi at 1500 hrs/ Arr. Amritsar at 2316 hrs)

Your tour starts from Delhi by board on the train to Katra (You have to reach train station in Delhi at your own). On arrival at Katra station, pick up and transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Overnight in Katra.

Tea/ Snacks and Meals are served on the train as per fixed menu planned by Indian railway/ IRCTC Catering).

Meals - Nil

Today early morning, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. The temple is situated on the top of the hill, situated in the lap of Trikuta Mountains across Katra town at an altitude of around 5200 feet. Yatra upto Bhawan involves a trek of approximately 12-13 Kms (one way) from Katra base camp known as Ban Ganga, and usually takes around 5-6 hours to reach the shrine. Ponies, Palkis, Pithoos, Porters, Battery car, etc. are other means of transport available during yatra for assisting devotees/ yatris, senior citizens and children. (You can trek to Bhawan or can hire ponies, palki, and battery rickshaws from the shrine board ON DIRECT PAYMENT basis.

After performing Mata Vaishno Devi darshans, seek blessings at the holy cave and explore the shrine complex. If time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return to Katra in the evening and relax at your hotel.

Important Notes:

1) All passengers are requested to register online for Yatra Registration Slip (Yatra Parchi) on Shrine Board official website www.maavaishnodevi.org

2) Passengers/ Yatris registered through Online mode are requested to collect RFID yatra access card before commencement of yatra from Yatra Registration Counter (YRC) established at Katra (Bus Stand, Railway Station, Niharika Complex, Counter No.02, Serli Helipad) and Vaishnavi Dham Jammu & Jammu Airport.

3) Yatra Registration is Mandatory and must be carry all time during the yatra.

4) Only postpaid mobile numbers work in Jammu & Kashmir.

5) Sea of Seats does not provide any facility of VIP/Priority Entry/Darshan at any Monuments/shrines/places of interest mentioned in the itinerary. Sea of Seats shall not be responsible for any loss of sight-seeing/Darshan, nor shall be liable for any refunds in case the Darshan cannot be completed owing to reasons such as delay in Darshan due to heavy rush, VIP Govt. Official Movements and closure by govt. agencies etc.

Overnight stay in Katra.

Meals – Breakfast

After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to Patnitop, a picturesque hill station known for its stunning views and pleasant climate. It will take 2 hrs to reach there, check-in at your hotel and spend the day exploring the scenic beauty of Patnitop. Visit local attractions like Nathatop, Sanasar Lake and Patnitop Park and Nag Temple.

If time permits, you can go for PatniTop Gondola - Ropeway ride to Sanget on DIRECT PAYMENT basis, offering a range of adventure activities such as Zipline, Magic Carpet and Tubing. (Note - Ropeway ride timings and adventure activities depend upon weather conditions and charges have to be paid directly).

Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.

Overnight in Patnitop

Meals - Breakfast

Today morning, post breakfast you will check out from the hotel and drive to Amritsar. The drive will take 6-7 hrs to reach Amritsar. On arrival, check-in at hotel and rest of the day at your own to relax at the hotel or explore the local market.

Overnight in Amritsar

Meals - Breakfast

Today morning, after breakfast, we will leave for Harminder Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple. Later proceed to visit Jallianwala Bagh- This historical area is known for the massacre commissioned by General Dyer, during the British Rule and Museum.

Afternoon, we will proceed to Wagah-Attari (Indo-Pak Border) to see an evening parade of guard changing ceremony and lowering of the flag. By late evening, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight in Amritsar

Meals – Breakfast

Option 1: (Morning Vande Bharat Exp) - (Dep. Amritsar at 0820 hrs/ Arr. Old Delhi at 1350 hrs)

Option 2: (Afternoon Shatabdi Exp) - (Dep. Amritsar at 1650 hrs/ Arr. New Delhi at 2250 hrs)

Today, we will transfer to Amritsar railway station in time to board on the train to New Delhi.

Tea/ Snacks and meals are served on the train as per fixed menu planned by Indian railway/ IRCTC Catering.

Meals – Breakfast

***Tour Ends***

Note: Above Itinerary is just indicative. Do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.