Unveiling the Spiritual and Historic Wonders of Amritsar & Vaishnodevi
If you’re looking to explore the spiritual heart of India, then a tour package that combines Vaishno Devi and Amritsar is the perfect option. Located in two different states, a travel package will ensure that you get to experience both locations in one convenient trip.
From the captivating golden temple of Amritsar to the sacred cave shrine of Vaishnodevi, this trip will give you an opportunity to immerse yourself into the culture and traditions of India. You can visit Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple) which is known for its divine ambience and serenity; also take part in various religious ceremonies like Guru Ka Langar or join in with pilgrims on their way to pay obeisance at the shrine located atop Trikuta hills.
Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Mata Adi Shakti / Adi Parashakti. The terms "Maa" and "mata," frequently referring to Vaishno Devi, are used for mothers throughout India. Vaishno Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine located near Katras, in the Trikuta Mountains of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Moreover, the Temple of Kol Kandoli and Bhawan is usually accepted to have been built by the earliest Pandavs in reverence and admiration for the Mother Goddess. On a peak near to the Mount of Trikuta that overlooks the Holy Grotto, there are five rocky formations.is regarded as one of the five rock signs of the Pandavas.
Maybe the earliest link to the famous person's journey of the Holy Cave is Guru Gobind Singh, who claimed to have travelled there via Purmandal. The old footpath to the Holy Cave has taken the place of the well-known pilgrimage site.
Amritsar holds a unique place in the collective psyche of India and its people. The city is a key landmark in terms of cultures, cultural legacy, Indian national identity, and India's struggle for independence from British domination in the early 20th century. Amritsar also points to the renowned Golden Temple, the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara, and the Jallianwala Bagh shrine as evidence that the atrocities committed by the British rulers were ever-minor and committed by innocent people.
People have been killed. In addition, Amritsar's cuisine, hospitable inhabitants, and neighbourhood markets are well known.
If you wish to calm your mind, body, and emotions, take a nap in Vaishno Devi-holy Amritsar's sites. With the Vaishno Devi-Amritsar kit, you can visit various tourist places and have a great time. Making the most of your time is another benefit of using this thoughtfully-planned route.
HIGHLIGHTS;
Start a spiritual journey to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple to fulfil all of your prayers.
Witness the Wagah Beating Retreat on the India-Pakistan border, one of the most renowned military ceremonial in the world.
Visit Golden Temple, one of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites known as the "abode of God" or Darbar Sahib.
See the daily Beating Retreat Ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border before the flags are down in the evening to cap off an exciting day.
Spend some time at Jallianwala Bagh, the site that tells the tale of the most notorious massacre committed by British forces that deeply affected Indians.
Visit the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum for an evening of historical study.
OVERVIEW:
One of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India is Vaishno Devi Temple, which is situated at a height of 5,200 feet above sea level. The temple is tucked amidst the Trikuta Mountains, in the Trikuta Bhagvati cave sanctuary. It is believed that no prayer is unheard and no pilgrim leaves the temple discouraged. You have the opportunity to get blessings from Maa Saraswati, Maa Kali, and Maa Lakshmi on the trip to Vaishnodevi.
The Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra and the Golden Temple in Amritsar, two of India's most revered religious sites, are visited on the tour.
Set off on a spiritual trip to the small town of Katra, which serves as the yatra's starting point.
ITINERARY
Jammu-Katra (40 Kms, 1.5 Hours)
As you arrive at Jammu's airport or train station, a representative will assist you in getting to Katra.
Complete the hotel's check-in procedures.
Spend the night in a hotel in Katra.
Day 2: Katra to Vaishno Devi and back to Katra
Early in the morning, travel to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, one of India's most well-known pilgrimages, which is located across from Katra town in the Trikuta Mountains at a height of around 5200 feet. Pilgrimage up to Bhawan requires a nearly 12-kilometre journey from Katra's Ban Ganga base camp and 2.5 kilometres from Sanji Chhat, the pilgrims' helicopter drop-off site. To get to Ban Ganga or the 24/7, extremely affordable Helipad, you must hire a local car rickshaw. Other modes of transportation during the yatra for senior individuals, children, and physically challenged people include battery vehicles, cable cars, horses, palkis, pithoos, porters, etc. If time allows, visit the Bhairo Temple after giving darshans and then head back to Katra.late at night. Spend the night at Katra.
Day 3: Local Tours (260 km, Katra-Amritsar-Wagah Border), 4.5 Hours)
Check out of the hotel in the morning.
Road transport to Amritsar.
When you arrive in Amritsar, take a direct bus to the border crossing ceremony at Attari-Wagah.
Get into the hotel in Amritsar later in the evening.
Visit the Golden Temple (a well-known Sikh pilgrimage site) and other fascinating sites in the evening.
Hotel in Amritsar; overnight stay.
Day 4: Local touring in Amritsar
See the well-known Golden Temple, which features distinctive Sikh architecture, after breakfast. It has four gates and is constructed at a lower level than the surrounding area. Visit Jallian Wala Bagh after that, which is in close proximity to Golden Temple. A memorial of national significance was built in 1951 at Jallian Wala Bagh to remember the massacre of peaceable revellers on April 13, 1919, the day of the Punjabi New Year.
Visit the Durgiana Temple, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, and Sadda Pind as well to get a taste of Punjab's traditional culture through live performances, folk dances, regional crafts, songs, and cuisine. Drop you at the Amritsar Train Station or Airport later on for your next flight while carrying pleasant trip memories.
Day 5 Amritsar Drop
Morning at your convenience so you can go exploring on your own in Amritsar.
Leave the hotel and be transferred to the Amritsar Airport or Train Station for your next destination.