Day 1: Arrival in Amritsar and Local Sightseeing
Morning: Arrive in Amritsar. Check-in at your hotel. Freshen up and have breakfast. Late Morning: Visit the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh shrine. Explore the nearby Jallianwala Bagh, a historical site. Afternoon: Have lunch at a local restaurant or the Langar at the Golden Temple. Evening: Visit the Wagah Border for the evening flag-lowering ceremony. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Amritsar to Katra
Morning: Have an early breakfast and check out from the hotel. Drive to Katra (approx. 5-6 hours drive, 260 km). Afternoon: Arrive in Katra and check-in at your hotel. Rest and have lunch at the hotel. Evening: Prepare for the Vaishno Devi trek. Purchase Yatra Parchi (travel permit) if not already done. You may opt for a late evening start or early morning trek the next day depending on your preference and energy levels. Night: Overnight stay at the hotel in Katra.
Day 3: Vaishno Devi Darshan
Early Morning: Start your trek to Vaishno Devi Shrine (13 km trek one way). Ponies, palanquins, and helicopter services are available for those who prefer not to walk. Late Morning/Afternoon: Reach the Bhawan and perform Darshan. Visit Bhairon Temple, 2.5 km from Bhawan (optional but recommended). Afternoon/Evening: Start the trek back to Katra. Return to your hotel in Katra for rest. Night: Overnight stay at the hotel in Katra.
Day 4: Katra to Amritsar and Departure
Morning: Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. Drive back to Amritsar. Afternoon: Arrive in Amritsar. Depending on your departure schedule, you can visit local markets for shopping or relax at a cafe. Evening: Drop off at the Amritsar airport or railway station for your onward journey.
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