Sacred Trails of Jammu // TSP 187

Day will be engaged for trekking of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which is around 13 Kms (one way) and at an altitude of an around 6000 Ft. (at Bhairo baba) from the sea level. It takes 4 – 5 hrs to reach the height and 3 – 4 hrs to be back to the town.

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Today, after a early breakfast, proceed for Shiv Khori. We will trek for 3.5 Kms. Approx. to reach the shrine of Shiv-Khori. On the route, you will find many enthusiast pilgrims from all parts of India following different ways of trekking to make the lord happy. This holy cave is 100 mtrs long ending into a huge hall and houses a 4 foot high Svayambhu Lingam, which constantly bathes in a milky limestone fluid dripping from a tiny stalactite jetting down from the ceiling. After the visit, we will trek down 3.5 kms and will proceed towards the other shrines like Sehar Baba Waterfall, Nau Devi Temple and Baba Dhansar before reaching to the holy town of Katra. Evening is at leisure.

Today, we will head towards one of the oldest shrines in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. This shrine is said to be 2300 years old. First, we will stop at Gauri Kund which is approx. 40 Kms. from the Udhampur town and is at Altitude of 1225 mts above sea level. The journey is bit mountainous but worth watching. There is a small cave which is associated with the Godess Parvati, wife of Shiv is a 5 Kms short of Sudh Mahadev Temple. Sculptures from the hindu mythology can be seen here.

At the distance of about 5 Kms, you will visit the holy shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, the site and temple is said to be more than 2300 years old.
Later, you will visit the Archeological wise important site of Man Talai, red earthen ware and terra cotta figures discovered here. This site is at the distance of 8 Kms. approx. Continue your journey towards Patnitop which is another 15 Kms. from Sudh Mahadev. Stay overnight at the hotel at pre-booked accommodation.

After breakfast proceed for Jammu via Krimchi Temples. The complex comes after a small hiking of around 500 mtrs to 700 mtrs. This Complex consists of five temples and two shrines. This temple complex is one of the oldest in India and is mixture of Greek and Orrisa (another state of India) Temple’s architecture. Later we will proceed for Tirupati Balaji Temple followed by Kol Kandoli Temple. Than after offer your prayers at Bawe wali Mata, which is inside the 3000 yrs old Bahu fort. Stay overnight at the hotel at pre-booked accommodation

After early breakfast, proceed for Purmandal is a village located on the Devika River in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The village and its temples are a pilgrimage site for Hindus, who believe bathing in the river cleanses the soul.

Later head towards Baba Chamlyal. A shrine on zero line of Indo-Pak border is visited by Hundreds of Thousand pilgrims from both the sides of India as well as from Pakistan and attracts world media during the annual congregation.

Then after proceed for a very popular shrine where people in lakhs pay obeisance annually and is presiding deity of many clans is situated at a distance of 8 Kms from Vijaypur on National Highway.

By the evening return back to Jammu and visit Ragunath Ji Temple followed by Peer Kho and Ranbireshwar Temple.

This is the last day of the journey. Check out as per the standard check-out time and transfer to Jammu Tawi Railway Station / Airport for onward journey.

• Above Itinerary is just indicative. Do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date and Time of Tours can be changed locally.
• Travel time and distance mentioned in the itinerary is approximate which may vary.
• Only Post-Paid SIM Cards shall be operational in Jammu and Kashmir, If in case you do not have pre-paid SIM Card of Jammu and Kashmir. Please check with your mobile service provider before leaving for the tour.
• Standard check-in time is 1400 Hours - 1600 hours and check-out time is 1000 Hours - 12 Noon depending upon the hotel policy.