Equal Sacred Access for Every Devotee
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is committed to ensuring that physical disability never prevents a devotee from seeking the divine blessings of the Divine Mother. World-class barrier-free infrastructure has been implemented throughout the complex.
Dedicated Facilities for Physically Challenged Pilgrims
- Free Wheelchair Service: Available at Katra base, Ardhkuwari, Sanjichhat, and Bhawan. Escort attendants can be engaged at fixed nominal rates.
- Continuous Barrier-Free Ramps: The Tarakote Marg features smooth gradient ramps with stainless steel grab rails instead of steps.
- Priority Battery Car Allotment: Immediate priority booking for electric car transfers between Ardhkuwari and Bhawan.
- Elevator & Hydraulic Lifts at Bhawan: Lifts provide direct level access from the track to the sanctum sanctorum gates, eliminating stairs entirely.
- Facilitated VIP Darshan: Shrine Board volunteer escorts guide wheelchair devotees through dedicated priority queue gates.