The yatra of Maa Vaishno Devi is open through the year. Peak crowds are seen in May, June and July, and during the festive period of the Navratras (Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct. During year end/ New Year vacations in December also we can witness huge crowds. Comfortable darshan may not be possible at such times. Devotees often have to wait 12-20 hrs for darshan. On any day, 220,000-212,000 people are allowed to have darshan. When the crowds peak, pilgrims have to wait for their turn in Katra.
One good way to plan your journey and want best Vaishno Devi Travel Package is to log on to templeyatri.com and check the flow of visitors. If the inflow is less than 15,000 persons on a given day, then the trip can be expected to be comfortable. Monsoon (Jul- Aug) and winter (Jan-Feb) are good periods to avoid crowds. During the monsoon, nature is at its scenic best.
There are Views of lush green mountains and glorious waterfalls on the journey. The original holy cave is open only during winters. Darshan from this cave is a unique mystical experience. For the rush period, and for other seasons, an alternate passage has been built. In the summers, it is easier to walk in the night so the crowd for the morning darshan is larger. At such times, one may like to plan the darshan in the afternoon. The shrine is closed for aarti for 2 hrs at sunrise and sunset, but is otherwise open round the clock.
Vaishno Devi is situated in the state of J&K, which has been experiencing insurgent violence for some time now. The route is also prone to landslides and devotees should listen carefully for directions from the authorities. Loudspeakers have been provided for announcements all along the route. Regulation and security checking is rigorous.
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