Vaishno Devi Aarti Package from Delhi by Train
A 3 days 2 nights Vaishno Devi yatra planned around the Atka Aarti at the Bhawan. You travel by Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Katra, and on the ground you get a Katra hotel for 2 nights, breakfast and dinner, a private AC cab for station pickup and drop, help with yatra registration and train booking support. The aarti slot is booked by you on the official Shrine Board website, and we plan your train, hotel and climb timing around your date so nothing clashes.
Vaishno Devi Aarti Package Tour Overview
Many devotees want to attend the aarti at the holy cave as part of their Vaishno Devi yatra. This package is built for them. You take the Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, stay two nights in a comfortable Katra hotel and travel in your own AC cab for every transfer. Our team books the hotel, receives you at the station, helps with the yatra registration slip and shares a clear day-wise plan.
Aarti and poojan bookings are managed only by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, so you make that booking yourself on the official website, and we do not book it on your behalf. Once you share your booking date with us, we line up your train, hotel and climb so that you reach the Bhawan comfortably and on time. You can walk the track, use a pony, palki or battery car, and take the helicopter as an add-on if you want to save time.
₹6,900 per person, aarti booking paid to Shrine Board extra
Vaishno Devi Aarti Package Itinerary
A day-wise plan. Timings can change with train schedules, weather, queues and Shrine Board instructions.
Delhi to Katra by Vande Bharat, Hotel Check-in and Yatra Registration
Board the morning Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, a ride of about 8 hours 20 minutes. Our representative receives you at Katra station and takes you to your hotel in a private AC cab. After check-in, we help you complete the yatra registration slip and check the photo ID of every traveller. Have dinner and sleep early, because the climb starts early. Overnight stay at Katra.
Yatra to the Bhawan, Atka Aarti and Darshan
Start the yatra from Katra after your registration slip is checked at the entry gate. The track to the Bhawan is about 12 to 13 km, so walk at your own pace or choose a pony, palki, pithu or the battery car where available. Reach the Bhawan in time for your booked Atka Aarti and follow the reporting instructions given by the Shrine Board. Complete your darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi in the holy cave, then return to Katra for dinner and rest. Overnight stay at Katra.
Katra Local Visit and Return Vande Bharat to Delhi
Take a slow morning after the climb. Have breakfast, then visit Banganga and Bhumika Mandir near Katra or walk through the Katra market. After check-out, our AC cab drops you at Katra station for the Vande Bharat Express back to New Delhi. The tour ends on arrival.
About Atka Aarti at Vaishno Devi
Atka Aarti is performed every day at the Bhawan, once in the morning and once in the evening. Devotees who hold a valid booking are allowed to sit in the aarti area during the ceremony. The Shrine Board decides the slots, the donation or booking amount, the reporting time and who can attend, and these can change, so please check the latest details on the official website before you plan.
The Shrine Board also runs poojan options for devotees, and the rules for each option are published on its website. For more help on aarti options, see our page on Vaishno Devi online aarti booking.
How to Plan Your Aarti Package
- Step 1: Fix your dates. Decide your travel dates and share them with us for a quote.
- Step 2: Book the aarti on the official website. The Shrine Board accepts these bookings only on maavaishnodevi.org. Do not pay any agent or unofficial website for an aarti slot.
- Step 3: Tell us your booking date. We book your train and Katra hotel to match your date and plan your climb timing.
- Step 4: Carry your IDs and booking proof. Every traveller needs an original photo ID and the yatra registration slip, and you should keep your aarti booking details ready.
Beware of fake websites and agents. The Shrine Board has warned pilgrims to use only its official website for aarti, helicopter and accommodation bookings.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation for 2 nights at Katra on double sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Private AC cab for pickup and drop at Katra station and local transfers
- Yatra registration help and a day-wise trip plan
- Planning of your yatra timing around your aarti date
- Train booking support for Delhi to Katra and back
- Driver charges, fuel, tolls and parking
- Applicable taxes
Package Exclusions
- Aarti or poojan booking amount, paid to the Shrine Board on the official website
- Train tickets from Delhi to Katra and back (booked on request at the actual fare)
- Pony, palki, pithu, battery car and ropeway charges
- Helicopter ticket, unless added to your plan
- Lunch and any meal not mentioned in the inclusions
- Meals during the train journey
- Medical and travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and room service
Vaishno Devi Aarti Package Price
The price depends on your dates, hotel category and number of travellers.
| Tour name | Vaishno Devi Aarti Package from Delhi by Train |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights (2 nights at Katra) |
| Destinations | Delhi – Katra – Vaishno Devi Bhawan |
| Package price | Quote on request. Our base 3 day package from Delhi starts at ₹6,900 per person |
Train fare is charged at the actual fare. The aarti booking amount is paid to the Shrine Board directly. Peak dates such as Navratri, school holidays and long weekends may cost more. For other packages and rates, see the Vaishno Devi tour package price page.
Travel Tips for the Aarti Yatra
- Book the aarti slot early. Slots are limited, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
- Reach the Bhawan with time in hand. Start the climb early so you are not rushing before the reporting time.
- Follow the Shrine Board instructions. Rules on what you can carry and where you can sit are given at the gate and by the staff.
- Carry original photo ID for every traveller. You need it for the yatra slip, train travel and hotel check-in.
- Pack light. Leave heavy bags at the Katra hotel and carry only water, a light jacket, your ID and your slips.
- Dress for the weather. Nights on the hill can be cold even in summer, so carry a jacket.
- Respect local customs. Dress modestly at the shrine and follow the staff instructions.
This is a likely schedule and may change with train timings, weather or queues. See also our Vaishno Devi guidelines and Vaishno Devi darshan times.
FAQs for Vaishno Devi Aarti Package
What is the Vaishno Devi aarti package?
It is a 3 day Vaishno Devi yatra from Delhi by train, planned around the Atka Aarti at the Bhawan. We arrange the Katra hotel, private AC cab for transfers, train booking support, yatra registration help and a day-wise plan. The aarti slot itself is booked by you on the official Shrine Board website.
Can IndiaPackage book the Vaishno Devi aarti slot for me?
No. The Shrine Board has stated that aarti, helicopter and accommodation bookings are made only through its official website, maavaishnodevi.org, and that it has not authorised travel agents to book these services. We help you plan your dates and the yatra around your booking, but you should make the aarti booking yourself on the official site.
What is Atka Aarti at Vaishno Devi?
Atka Aarti is the daily aarti performed at the Bhawan in the morning and evening. Devotees with a valid booking are allowed to sit in the aarti area during the ceremony. Rules, slots and donation amounts are set by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and can change.
What is the price of the Vaishno Devi aarti package?
The price depends on your dates, hotel category and number of travellers, so we share a quote after you send your details. Our base 3 day package from Delhi by train starts at Rs 6,900 per person. The aarti donation or booking amount is paid to the Shrine Board directly and is not part of the package price.
Is the aarti booking fee included in the package?
No. Any aarti or poojan booking amount is set by the Shrine Board and is paid by you on the official website. The package covers the hotel, private AC cab, meals as mentioned and yatra support.
When should I book the aarti slot?
Slots are limited, so book as early as the Shrine Board allows once your travel dates are fixed. Share your dates with us at the same time so we can book the train and Katra hotel to match your aarti date.
How many days are needed for the Vaishno Devi aarti package?
Three days and two nights works for most devotees: one day to reach Katra, one day for the climb, aarti and darshan, and one day to rest and return. If you want a slower pace, add a fourth day for Shiv Khori or a night at Patnitop.
Do I need yatra registration and ID for the aarti package?
Yes. Every pilgrim needs a yatra registration slip before starting the climb from Katra, and every traveller must carry a valid original photo ID. We help you complete the registration on the evening you arrive.
How can I avoid fake Vaishno Devi aarti booking websites?
Book aarti, helicopter and accommodation only on the official Shrine Board website, maavaishnodevi.org. The Board has warned pilgrims about fraudulent websites and agents. Check the web address carefully before you pay.
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