MataVaishnodevi.com is an independent travel and information portal for pilgrims and travellers planning a visit to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills above Katra, Jammu & Kashmir.
What we do
We aim to be a complete companion for the journey — from inspiration to planning, travel, stay, the Yatra itself and exploring the region afterwards:
- Clear, well-organised guides to the Yatra, registration, routes and facilities
- Practical travel information for reaching Katra by train, air and road
- A directory of accommodation, travel agencies, taxis and local services, with verification and sponsorship clearly labelled
- Guides to places worth visiting around Katra and Jammu
- A photo gallery of freely licensed images, each credited to its photographer
Our principles
- Accuracy first. Facts about the pilgrimage come from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and other official sources wherever possible. We record our sources internally and date our reviews.
- Official means official. We send you to the official website for anything official, and we never imitate official pages or collect official credentials.
- Faith is respected. We present religious tradition respectfully, and clearly distinguish legend and belief from recorded history.
- No fake reviews. We do not invent listings, ratings, reviews, fares or alerts.
- Honest images. We use photographs only when we have the right to, credit them on our Photo credits page, and label any illustration as such.
Read our editorial policy and disclaimer.
Get in touch
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Timings, fares, rules and routes can change at short notice. Please confirm time-sensitive details with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board or the relevant authority before you travel. Page last reviewed: 4 October 2026.