Vaishno Devi & Amritsar
the Mata’s shrine and the Golden Temple

Two of North India’s most beloved pilgrimages — the Vaishno Devi shrine above Katra and the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

5 Days / 4 Nights Katra · Amritsar Best for Pilgrims, families
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Shrine & temple

The Mata’s shrine and the Golden Temple

This journey pairs two beloved pilgrimages — the revered Vaishno Devi cave shrine above Katra, and the serene Golden Temple of Amritsar, with the moving Wagah border ceremony.

We arrange the yatra logistics and every drive and stay, at a gentle pace.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Route
Katra · Amritsar
Best time
Oct–Mar
Difficulty
Moderate (Vaishno Devi trek)
Ideal for
Pilgrims, families
Highest point
Vaishno Devi ~1,585 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • The Vaishno Devi yatra at Katra
  • The Golden Temple & its langar
  • Jallianwala Bagh
  • The Wagah border ceremony
  • Amritsari cuisine
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Jammu → Katra

Route: Jammu · Katra≈50 km · 1.5 hrs
Morning

Arrive and drive to Katra.

Afternoon

Rest and prepare for the yatra.

Evening

An early night.

Night stayKatra
Meals
Altitude~875 m
Road & seasonHighway.
Food to trySattvic vegetarian
Photo spotsKatra
Good to knowA yatra slip is required (we assist).
Day 2

Vaishno Devi yatra

Route: Katra · Bhawan≈13 km trek · full day
Morning

The trek (or pony/palki/helicopter) to the cave shrine.

Afternoon

Darshan at the holy cave.

Evening

Return to Katra.

Night stayKatra
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,585 m
Road & seasonTrek / helicopter.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsThe Bhawan
OptionalA helicopter to Sanjichhat
Day 3

Katra → Amritsar

Route: Katra · Amritsar≈220 km · 5–6 hrs
Morning

Drive to Amritsar.

Afternoon

Settle in near the Golden Temple.

Evening

The Golden Temple at night and the langar.

Night stayAmritsar
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~234 m
Road & seasonHighway.
Food to tryAmritsari cuisine
Photo spotsGolden Temple at night
Day 4

Amritsar sightseeing

Route: Amritsarlocal · local day
Morning

A morning at the Golden Temple.

Afternoon

Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum.

Evening

The Wagah border ceremony.

Night stayAmritsar
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~234 m
Road & seasonLocal touring.
Food to tryAmritsari cuisine
Photo spotsGolden Temple, Wagah
Day 5

Departure

Route: Amritsar— · —
Morning

A final Golden Temple visit.

Afternoon

Transfer to Amritsar airport.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~234 m
Road & seasonAirport transfer.
Food to try
Photo spots
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Permits, entry & activity fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Vaishno Devi Amritsar FAQs

The best window is Oct–Mar. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Jammu (IXJ) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 5 Days / 4 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

This is a moderate (vaishno devi trek) route with real altitude, so a reasonable fitness level helps. We build in acclimatisation and gentle pacing, use experienced local guides, and handle permits, camps and safety throughout.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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