🛕 Goddess Vaishno Devi (Parvati)
Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu — Timings 2026
Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.
⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu
Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
| Session | Timings | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple Opening
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24 hours (continuous)
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning Darshan
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24 hours
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Open |
Best before 9 AM
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⏸ Afternoon Break
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Between sessions
|
Closed |
Rituals & cleaning
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🙏 Evening Darshan
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24 hours
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple Closing
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24 hours (continuous)
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Closed |
ℹ️ Cave shrine open 24 hours. Registration mandatory. SMVDSB manages. Trekking season open all year.
📅 Regulated entry with timed passes. Average wait 2–8 hours. Heavy rush October–November and March–April.
📅 Regulated entry with timed passes. Average wait 2–8 hours. Heavy rush October–November and March–April.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Aarti (Morning)
Brahma Muhurta aarti in cave shrine.
Time
:
5:00 AM
Price
:
Free
Madhyanha Aarti
Midday aarti.
Time
:
12:00 PM
Price
:
Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening lamp ceremony.
Time
:
7:00 PM
Price
:
Free
Shayan Aarti
Night prayers.
Time
:
10:00 PM
Price
:
Free
Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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General Darshan
Free. Yatra slip (registration) mandatory from Katra base.
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Free |
2–8 hours
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Walk-in (registration mandatory at Katra)
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Helicopter Service
Katra to Sanjichhat helipad. Pre-booking strongly recommended.
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₹1,100 – ₹2,200 (one way) |
Saves 4–6 hours trekking
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SMVDSB online
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Battery Car / Pony
Battery cars and ponies available for elderly pilgrims.
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₹800 – ₹1,500 |
Partial trek aid
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On-site at Katra
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Online Booking Guide
Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
🌐 Register on SMVDSB Portal
maavaishnodevi.org
1
Visit SMVDSB official portal
Open maavaishnodevi.org for yatra slip and helicopter booking.
2
Register with Aadhaar
Aadhaar-based registration mandatory for all pilgrims.
3
Get Yatra Parchi (Slip)
Yatra slip is required for entry at Banganga checkpoint.
4
Book helicopter if needed
Katra to Sanjichhat helipad. Book early — slots fill fast.
5
Carry confirmation and Aadhaar
Both required at entry checkpoints.
📌 Accepted IDs:
Aadhaar
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Book at least Recommended 1–7 days ahead ahead for
weekends & festivals.
Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Vaishno Devi Aarti (Cave)
🕐 24 hours
Free
Darshan of three natural rock formations (Pindis) — Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati.
Navratri Special Puja
🕐 Navaratri
Special arrangements
Extended rituals during both Navaratri seasons.
Bhandara (Community meal)
🕐 Daily
Free
Free meals available at Katra and base camps for pilgrims.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
March / April
Navaratri (Spring)
Chaitra Navaratri — lakhs of pilgrims. Advanced booking essential.
👥 Extremely High crowd
📅 9
days
September / October
Navaratri (Autumn)
Shardiya Navaratri — biggest rush of the year.
👥 Extremely High crowd
📅 9
days
October / November
Diwali
Special celebrations at shrine and Katra.
👥 High crowd
📅 5
days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Chunni (Red/Orange Cloth)
₹50 – ₹500
Traditional offering and prasad from Vaishno Devi.
Prasad Packet
₹50 – ₹200
Temple sweets and dry fruits.
Charan Paduka Prasad
Free
Blessed prasad from Goddess footprint shrine.
How to Reach
Nearest transport options
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Nearest Airport:
Jammu Airport (50 km from Katra)
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Nearest Railway:
Katra Railway Station (2 km from base)
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Nearest Bus Stop:
Katra Bus Stand (1 km from trek start)