Maa Vaishno Devi - Katra - Bhumika Mandir

Maa Vaishno Devi - Katra - Bhumika Mandir - Ban Ganga

Bus Stand

Katra Market
Katra

Katra

Katra
Katra Market

Bhumika Mandir
In recent years, i.e. around 700 years back, Maiya revealed HERSELF in the form of a small girl, to Pandit Shridharji at this place "Bhoomika Mandir" approximately 2 kms from Katra at a village called Hansali on Panthal Road .....where Pandit Shridharji stayed. The term "Bhoomika" means an introduction, as in a book; prelude to the Katha of Meri Maiya Vaishnodevi. Thus one may say, "Bhoomika Mandir" is the beginning of this Great Katha of Meri Maiya Vaishnodevi, in the present era.

Bhumika Mandir

Bhumika Mandir

The Yatra begins at Katra and pilgrims have to cover 13 km. of terrain on foot to reach the Darbar. One kilometer away from Katra, you would find Banganga, place where Mata quenched her thirst and at 6 km., the holy cave at Adhkawari.

Late Sh. Great Gulshan Kumar's Mandir

Yatris are advised to obtain a yatra slip only from the Yatra Registration Counter at the Tourism Reception Center, Katra Bus Stand and nowhere else. Without an authentic yatra slip, crossing of Banganga check post will not be allowed. The Yatra Slip is absolutely free but is necessary to commence the Yatra. You can obtain caps, canvas shoes, sticks etc. on hire for the Yatra. Pithus (people who carry weight on their backs) can be hired for carrying your luggage.