Vaishno Devi Yatra Package from Madhya Pradesh
Pickup from Bhopal • Hotel • RFID Assistance • Guided Yatra • Darshan
What Happens After You Reach Katra
Every package includes these steps - what differs is your hotel, mode of travel, and extras.
Pickup from Railway Station / Airport
We meet you at Katra Railway Station, Jammu Tawi Station, or Jammu Airport with a comfortable vehicle. No confusion, no overcharging - our representative holds your name card.
Hotel Check-in at Katra
Check in to your pre-booked hotel in Katra - budget guesthouse, 3-star, or 5-star depending on your package. Rest, freshen up, and prepare for the Yatra.
RFID Yatra Parchi + Local Orientation
We assist with Yatra Parchi (RFID registration), guide you through Katra market for any last-minute shopping - Chunri, Prasad, trek shoes, torch, walking stick, raincoat.
Vehicle Drop to Ban Ganga Checkpost
Early morning vehicle transfer from your hotel to Ban Ganga checkpost - the starting point of the Yatra trek. We handle the route, timings, and traffic so you focus on Mata's journey.
Palki / Pithoo / Pony / Helicopter Booking
If you need assistance on the trek, we arrange Palki, Pithoo, or Pony at official shrine board rates - no overcharging. Helicopter booking from Katra Helipad also arranged for premium packages.
Ardhkuwari Darshan & Aarti Assistance
Guidance at the sacred Ardhkuwari cave - one of the most spiritually significant stops on the Yatra route. Aarti slot assistance where available.
Battery Car Booking Assistance
We assist with Battery Car booking from Ardhkuwari to Bhawan - especially important for senior citizens, families, and those with health conditions. Slots book out fast; we handle it for you.
Bhawan - Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
Full assistance at Bhawan: Attka Aarti booking, Ropeway tickets to Bhairo Mandir, VIP Darshan arrangements, and overnight accommodation at Shrine Board rooms or Durga Bhawan (if included in package).
Local Sightseeing - Patnitop, Shiv Khodi & More
On your return day, explore Patnitop hill station, Shiv Khodi cave temple, Kud waterfalls, or Sudh Mahadev - all within 1–2 hours of Katra. Available on request for any package.
Four Katra Yatra Packages - One Clear Price
Each package covers your stay and on-ground assistance in Katra, from arrival to departure. Travel to Katra from your city is not part of the price - we quote it separately, so you only pay for what you need.
Best for budget-conscious pilgrims and groups
Budget hotel in Katra
What you get:
- Katra Railway Station pick-up & drop
- Banganga checkpost pick-up & drop
- Yatri SIM (instant activation)
- Prasad & refreshments
- 24×7 phone / WhatsApp assistance
- Battery car · Booking assistance
Best for families and senior pilgrims
3-star hotel in Katra
Everything in Essential, plus:
- Attka Aarti · Booking assistance
Best for pilgrims who want helicopter, ropeway, VIP Darshan and a confirmed Bhawan room
Everything in Comfort, plus:
- Ropeway
- VIP Darshan
- Helicopter
- Rooms at Bhawan
Best for the complete yatra - SSVP at Bhawan and Darshan as many times as you wish
5-star hotel in Katra
Everything in Deluxe, plus:
- Cab to Patnitop / Shiv Khodi
- SSVP at Bhawan
- Darshan - unlimited number of times
Price is per person. The final amount is confirmed in your written quote for your dates and group size.
What each package includes
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| What is included | Essential ₹7,999 Basic services | Comfort ₹12,999 Essential plus Attka Aarti | Deluxe ₹21,000 Comfort plus Ropeway, VIP Darshan, Helicopter, Rooms at Bhawan | Premium ₹61,000 Deluxe plus Cab to Patnitop / Shiv Khodi, SSVP at Bhawan, Darshan - unlimited number of times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included in the package price | ||||
| Katra Railway Station pick-up & drop | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Banganga checkpost pick-up & drop | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Yatri SIM (instant activation) | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Cab to Patnitop / Shiv Khodi | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Included |
| Prasad & refreshments | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| 24×7 phone / WhatsApp assistance | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Shrine Board services - Deluxe and Premium: confirmed, fare included · Essential and Comfort: we help you book, fare paid separately | ||||
| Battery car | Booking assistance | Booking assistance | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Ropeway | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Attka Aarti | -Not in this package | Booking assistance | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| VIP Darshan | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Helicopter | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| SSVP at Bhawan | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Confirmed |
| Darshan - unlimited number of times | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Confirmed |
| Rooms at Bhawan | -Not in this package | -Not in this package | Confirmed | Confirmed |
- ✓ Included in the package price
- ✓ Confirmed Deluxe and Premium: we book it, it is always confirmed for you, and the Shrine Board fare is included in the package price.
- ✓ Booking assistance Essential and Comfort: we help you book it. You pay the official Shrine Board fare separately, at the official rate.
- - Not part of this package
Not included in any package
- Travel to and from Katra (train, flight, bus or cab from your city) - quoted separately
- Shrine Board fares for Essential and Comfort (battery car, Attka Aarti) - paid at the official rate. Deluxe and Premium include them
- Meals other than the refreshments listed
- Pony / pithu / palki, personal expenses and tips
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Need travel to Katra? We arrange it separately
Train, flight, bus or cab costs depend on your city, date and class, so they are quoted on their own. You get one message with the package and the travel options side by side - and never pay for travel you do not need.
From Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal Junction (BPL) · ~1,100 km · ~20 hrs by train
How it works
Pick a package
Choose Essential, Comfort, Deluxe or Premium - the Katra stay is the same price from every city.
Send your dates
Tell us travel dates, number of pilgrims and your city on WhatsApp.
Get a written quote
You receive the package price, optional travel add-on and what is / is not included.
Confirm & pay
Confirm to book. Deluxe and Premium include the Shrine Board fares; in Essential and Comfort they are paid at the official rate.
We are a private service provider - not the Shrine Board. Shrine Board services are booked at the official rate; our assistance charges may apply. Refund & cancellation policy · Our service charges
Price & terms
- Price basis
- Prices are per person for the Katra stay package, for the days shown. Travel to Katra is quoted separately.
- GST
- Displayed package prices are inclusive of GST. Room prices are quoted excluding GST, and 5% GST is added.
- Payment
- Full payment is required at the time of booking. Deluxe and Premium include the Shrine Board fares (battery car, ropeway, helicopter, Aarti, Bhawan room, VIP Darshan). In Essential and Comfort, the Shrine Board fares you book (battery car, Attka Aarti) are paid at the official rate.
- Cancellation
- Shrine Board services follow the Shrine Board’s own rules, shown only for the services your package includes; the hotel and cab portion follows the standard industry schedule. Both are set out under “Cancellation rules”.
- Hotel
- Hotel allocation depends on availability; a similar-category property is arranged if the named hotel is unavailable.
Cancellation rules · Payments & Refunds · Our service charges
Cancellation rules
Shrine Board services in the package
These follow the Shrine Board’s own published rules, and apply only to the Shrine Board services this package includes.
| Service | Cancellation rule | In package |
|---|---|---|
| Battery car | Cancel up to 2 days before travel for a 70% refund. | Essential, Comfort, Deluxe, Premium |
| Ropeway | Non-refundable once booked. | Deluxe, Premium |
| Attka Aarti | Non-refundable once booked. | Comfort, Deluxe, Premium |
| VIP Darshan | As per the Shrine Board’s cancellation rules for this service. | Deluxe, Premium |
| Helicopter | Cancel up to 7 days before travel for a 70% refund; up to 48 hours before for a 30% refund. | Deluxe, Premium |
| SSVP at Bhawan | Non-refundable once booked. | Premium |
| Darshan - unlimited number of times | As per the Shrine Board’s cancellation rules for this service. | Premium |
| Bhawan dormitory / rooms | Non-refundable once booked. | Deluxe, Premium |
Hotel and cab portion
Standard industry schedule, counted from the arrival date in Katra:
| 7 or more days before arrival | 100% refund |
| 3 to 6 days before arrival | 50% refund |
| Less than 3 days before arrival, or no-show | No refund |
- If we cancel, or a Shrine Board service booked through us is unavailable, that portion is refunded in full.
- Payment-gateway charges are non-refundable.
- Refunds go to the original payment method - about 5–7 working days for the hotel and cab portion; Shrine Board refunds follow the Shrine Board’s own timeline (15 working days).
- During peak periods (for example Navratri) hotel terms can be stricter; any such terms are stated in your written quote before you pay.
How to Reach Katra from Madhya Pradesh
The most popular route from Bhopal is by train to Katra Railway Station (SVDK) or to Jammu Tawi (JAT), followed by a 50 km road transfer to Katra (~1 hour).
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