Nivedita

VAISHNO DEVI TOURISM The Vaishnodevi temple in  Jammu and Kashmir   is one of the most sacred pilgrimage centers in India. Located inside a cave, the temple is dedicated to goddess Vaishnodevi. An estimated 8 million pilgrims visit the temple every year making it the second most visited religious place in India, after  Tirumala Venkateswara Temple . The sanctum is situated at a height of 5300 feet above sea level on the hills of Trikuta mountain range and is 48 km away from Jammu city. The idol of the main deity is found in the form of natural Pindies (stone structure) of   Goddess Saraswathi, Kali and Lakshmi.   Pindies of vaishno devi  BEST PLACES TO STAY IN VAISHNODEVI 1. It is advisable to arrange accommodation in advance. 2.   Several private hotels, budget hotels, Dharamshalas and tourist accommodations are available in Katra.  3. The tourist facility maintained by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board o...