If you are asking “where is Manokamna Bhawan in Vaishno Devi?”, the short answer is: in the Main Bhawan Complex, near the Shrine Cave, downstairs from the Bhojanalaya (the pilgrims’ dining hall). It is about 200–720 m from the Shrine Cave, so once you reach the Bhawan you are already close.
Full address
Manokamna Bhawan, Main Bhawan Complex, near the Shrine Cave, Downstairs from Bhojanalaya, Reasi District, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir 182301, India
Bhawan Katra map
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You can also see the embedded map on our contact page.
Landmarks to look for
- Main Bhawan Complex: the shrine area at the top of the trek, where the Shrine Cave is.
- Bhojanalaya: Manokamna Bhawan is downstairs from it.
- Ropeway: the ropeway to Bhairon Ghati runs from the Bhawan area, and it is close by.
- Sanjichhat helipad: where the Katra helicopter service lands, a further walk or battery car ride from the Bhawan.
How to reach Manokamna Bhawan from Katra
Every pilgrim registers at Katra before starting the trek, and a yatra slip (parchi) is mandatory — see our yatra registration guide for how to get one. From there you can reach the Bhawan in several ways:
- On foot, starting at Banganga, about 12–13 km to the Bhawan.
- By pony or palanquin (palki) on the traditional track.
- By helicopter from Katra to Sanjichhat, then the remaining stretch to the Bhawan — see our helicopter price and booking guide.
- Battery cars, which run on the stretch between Ardhkuwari and the Bhawan.
For kilometres and timings, read our guide to the Bhawan to Katra distance.
Lost on arrival?
Call us on +91 96274 27283 and we will guide you to the entrance.