Vaishno Devi is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations for Hindus, attracting millions of devotees each year. It holds immense religious and spiritual significance. Devotees embark on a strenuous trek of approximately 13.5 kilometers (8.4 miles) from the base camp at Katra to reach the holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi. The entire journey can take several hours and includes various stops and facilities for pilgrims.The cave shrine of Vaishno Devi is the ultimate destination of the pilgrimage. Inside the cave, there are three natural rock formations known as “Pind,” representing the three Goddesses – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Devotees offer their prayers and seek the blessings of the Goddess at this sacred spot.The act of seeing or seeking the blessings of the deity is referred to as “darshan.” Devotees often queue up for a long time in order to glimpse the Pind inside the cave; for many, this is a profoundly spiritual and transformative experience. Vaishno Devi pilgrimages are both physically and spiritually demanding, with many seeking inner peace and divine blessings.