Being one of the great pilgrimage destinations in India, there is as such no Vaishnodevi nightlife. For nightlife and entertainment one has to reach Jammu, which is the nearest big city in the region situated at a distance of 50 kilometers from Katra.

Tavern Bar

The bar is a part of Hotel Asia, Jammu. Situated opposite to pool area, Tavern Bar has great stock of liquor and relaxing ambiance. The open terrace adjoining the bar area is best for enjoying your drink overlooking the beauty of city night light.

Baron Bar

To enjoy an exotic drink in a relaxing atmosphere, head out for Baron Bar situated in K.C. Residency Hotel in Jammu. This place is well known for its soothing music, welcoming and friendly interior and great choice of exotic drinks ranging from cocktails to wines.

Nagin Bar

The bar is part of Hotel Jammu Ashok, Jammu. Nagin Bar is well known for its stock of beer and foreign cocktails. It is an ideal place to enjoy the evening after a hectic day. The atmosphere is very soothing and you can also enjoy great Indian and continental dishes from the multi-cuisine restaurant here.

Polo Bar

The bar is part of Heritage Hotel, Hari Niwas Palace in Jammu and features the charm and era of the gracious past. The interior of the bar is splendidly done with woodwork and artifacts from a bygone era. The bar has a great stock of old wines, cigars and cocktails. It is one of the best places to enjoy in the evenings.

Amar Singh Club

This is one of the renowned clubs of Jammu open for non-members. The club is well equipped with all the facilities required for great entertainment and nightlife in Jammu. The club has a billiards room, cards room and the Royal Retreat Bar which is the perfect place to hang out in the evenings. The bar has a good stock of wines and beers.

Jammu Club

One of the prestigious clubs open for non-members is the Jammu Club, situated near Tawi bridge. The club is fully equipped with all sorts of entertainment and relaxation facilities. It has a card room and bar where you can spend the evenings. The bar has great stock of liquor.

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Vaishnodevi Nightlife is all about spiritualism and getting closer to The Divine Goddess. The aura in the region fills you with devotion and love for The Goddess. This is one place where the pilgrims open up all their grievances in front of the divine mother and find peace inside.

Join the Aarti Ceremony

This is a very sacred ceremony which is performed twice every day,during early morning at sunrise and just after the sunset. Devotees consider it very auspicious to attend the ceremony. This is the only time when the devotees can hear the pujaris chant the 108 names of The Goddess offering prayer. The divine light is also offered to the devotees during this ceremony.

Get Enchanted With the Bajans

Devotees gather in groups with musical instruments to sing the Bhajan, devotional songs of The Mother, during evenings. These songs and music fills the soul with devotion and peace. No matter how bad you sing you can participate with the group by singing along with them or just follow the beats by clapping your hands. Many shops sell music CDs of these bajans which you can buy as souvenir of your trip.

Read Devotional Books

Devotinal books of The Goddess is found almost everywhere in the place. You can learn a lot of things about The Goddess in these books. Starting from the legends, history, puja offering, tour information, these book give all information about The Divine Goddess.

Hear the Sadhus Speak

Vaishnodevi is a very famous Hindu-pilgrimage center in India and therefore many sadhus come to visit here from far and wide. A trip to Vaishnodevi is a great chance of meeting these learned men from different parts of the country. Hearing them speak about the way of life and how to purify the lifestyle to make a better living is a great way of learning about good things in life. Sometimes you also get to hear mythological stories. One should not miss an opportunity to hear them.

Meditate

With spiritualism in the atmosphere meditation cannot be missed. The entire process in this calm surroundings fills you with so much peace and completeness which you have never experienced before.

Take a stroll

Evening is the best time to take a leisure stroll during your Vaishnodevi trip. Listen to the bajans or chanting of Vedas from the distant as you walk along the nature trail. The calm surroundings will energize and revitalize you.