Question 1

What is the current crowd status at Vaishno Devi?

Accepted Answer

Crowd status varies by season. During Navratri (March–April & October), daily yatris cross 40,000–50,000 (high crowd). On normal weekdays crowd is 15,000–25,000 (2–4 hrs darshan). Check live status on this page.

Question 2

What is the weather like at Katra and Bhawan?

Accepted Answer

Katra (base camp, 760 m): mild to hot in summer (25–38°C), cool in winter (5–15°C). Bhawan shrine (1,580 m): cooler, can drop to 0°C or below in winter. Always carry warm clothes and a raincoat.

Question 3

When is Vaishno Devi yatra suspended?

Accepted Answer

Yatra can be temporarily suspended due to landslides, heavy snowfall, overcrowding (beyond 50,000 limit), or bad weather at night. Always check status before departure, especially during monsoon (July–August).

Period	Crowd	Advice
Chaitra / Shardiya Navratri	Bahut High (40-50k/day)	Weekday jayein, room+heli pehle book karein
Garmi ki chhutti (May-Jun)	High (40k+/day)	Registration counter jaldi band, subah 4-5 baje yatra shuru karein
Diwali / New Year	High	Katra me hotel 2x rate, advance booking must
Normal weekday (Feb, Jul-Aug*) ● CURRENT SEASON	Medium	Darshan 2-3 ghante me, *barish/landslide ka risk

📢 Vaishno Devi Crowd & Weather Status Today (Live)

🌡️ Katra (base camp)

🌡️ Bhawan (shrine)

📅 Crowd Calendar