Vaishno Devi January

Let’s address the elephant in the room first: January is the peak winter month in Katra and the surrounding hills.

They trudged on. The steep climb to Himkoti was the crux. The wind was relentless, and for the first time, Anjali felt the cold seep into her bones—a cold that mirrored the emptiness Rohit had left behind. A wave of bitterness washed over her. Why did she come? The Goddess was silent. The mountain was indifferent. vaishno devi january

The 13-km trek from Katra to the Bhawan is a different beast in January. Let’s address the elephant in the room first: