Travel Tips: Planning to visit Vaishno Devi on Navratri? So book these Dharamshalas today, which will give you a hotel-like experience!

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Vaishno Devi is a holy religious place in India where people from every corner of the country come to seek the blessings of the Goddess. In Hindu religion, visiting Vaishno Devi and receiving her blessings is considered very auspicious. Every month, especially during the Navratri festival, thousands of devotees come to visit the Mother Goddess, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere. During this festival, the temples and surrounding areas are decorated with colorful lights.

While many hotels in the area get booked well in advance during these times, some places offer free accommodation such as ashrams and dharamshalas. Yes, you can stay in these ashrams and dharamshalas at minimal expense for the darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Mangal Bhawan Dharamshala

There are many Dharamshalas in Katra, but Mangal Bhawan is quite famous and ancient. This Dharamshala is known for its clean rooms and it also has a five-storey building with a lift. Mangal Bhawan Dharamshala also provides food facilities. You can enjoy these features at a reasonable price. Non-AC rooms at Mangal Bhawan Dharamshala cost between Rs 400-600, while AC rooms are available for around Rs 700-1000. It is noteworthy that Katra market is about one kilometer away from here.

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Nav Durga Vaishno Devi Temple Trust

When it comes to naming a better Dharamshala around Vaishno Devi, Nav Durga Vaishno Devi Temple Trust takes the top spot. This Dharamshala situated in Katra is quite ancient. Nav Durga Vaishno Devi Temple Trust Dharamshala has more than 200 rooms available. Here you will easily find rooms ranging from non-AC to AC and from deluxe to super deluxe. Dharamshala also provides food facilities. Here a package of two meals is available for around Rs 200. Dharamshala also provides Wi-Fi services. Rooms at Nav Durga Vaishno Devi Temple Trust range from Rs 500 to Rs 1000.

Maha Mai Seva Trust

Another excellent place to stay around Vaishno Devi is the Maha Mai Seva Trust, also known as the Maha Mai Seva Ashram. This ashram offers a variety of rooms from non-AC to AC and from deluxe to super deluxe. Maha Mai Seva Trust provides all kinds of facilities including food facilities to the devotees. Here a package of two meals is available for around Rs 200. The ashram also provides Wi-Fi services. Rooms in Maha Mai Seva Trust can be found for around Rs 500 to 1000.

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Shakti Bhavan

The Shrine Board of Katra Vaishno Devi Temple manages the Shakti Bhawan. This is a great and affordable place to live. Various facilities are provided to the devotees in Shakti Bhawan. Everything from food to parking is available here. The rooms at Shakti Bhawan are quite clean and have facilities like TVs in both AC and non-AC rooms. Hot and cold water facilities are also available. Rooms in Shakti Bhawan range from Rs 500 to Rs 800. Vaishno Devi not only has these ashrams and dharamshalas available but also other options like Durga Bhawan, Shri Vinayak Dharamshala, and Rawalpindi Dharamshala.