On arriving at the Holy Cave at Darbar, she assumed the form of Maha Kali and cut off Bhairon Nath's head which was flung up the mountain by the force of the blow and fell at the place where the Bhairon Temple is now located. The boulder at the mouth of the Holy Cave according to the legend is the petrified torso of Bhairon Nath who was granted divine forgiveness by the benevolent Mata in his dying moments.

As the legend goes, more than 700 years ago Vaishno Devi a devotee of Lord Vishnu, used to pray to Lord Rama and had taken vow of celibacy. Bhairon Nath, a tantric (demon-God) tried to behold Her. Making use of his tantric powers, Bhairon Nath was able to see Her going towards the Trikuta mountains and gave chase. The Goddess felt thirsty at Banganga and shot an arrow into the earth from where water gushed out. Charan Paduka, marked by the imprints of Her feet, is the place where she rested. The Goddess then meditated in the cave at Adhkawari. It took Bhairon Nath nine months to locate Her, the reason why the cave is known as Garbh Joon. Mata Vaishno Devi blasted an opening at the other end of the cave with Her Trident when the demon-God located Her.

  For 13 KM/ 8 mile walk from Katra to shrine try to start early in  
    the morning around 5.00 am to avoid the heat during the day and 
    enjoy the early morning weather.
  Use tennis shoes for walking on the 13 Km/8 mile road. Do not 
    carry heavy items while walking as you have to walk as well as 
    climb 13 Km/8 mile road.
  Go for Massage (Mallish) after you come back from the shrine 
    covering 26 Km/16 mile on your feet at Katra for better Blood 
    Circulation.
  You can also take a Horse ride. However the best way to go to 
    shrine is walking across the stretch chanting "Jai Mata Di".
  Use Pithoo (Loader) for carrying small child and the luggage.
  Canvas Shoes/Stick/Hats /Torches/Raincoats are available on 
    rent at Katra.
  Do not overstretch self while climbing on hill and do not use short 
    cuts.
  It is recommended to use the main road only instead of steps.

Train : Jammu – Tavi Swaraj Express (2470)
Departure Time: 11:40 Hrs
Reaching Time: 19:00 Hrs

Places to Visit in Delhi:
Parliment House
Lotus Temple
India Gate
Red Fort
Qutab Minar and other Historical Monuments.

Places to Visit in Amritsar:
Golden Temple
Jalenwala Bagh
Wagha Border

Package cost (Approximate): Rs.8,500/-
Package Cost include:
Journey by Three Tier AC Coach.
Food and Accommodation.
Two Night Stay at Katra and one Night at Patni Top
   or Amritsar for Delhi
Local sight seeing at Katra, Patni Top & New Delhi.
Pick and drop by from the Hotel & Railway Station.

Places to Visit in Kashmir:
Dal Lake
Gulmarg
Pahalgam
Sonamarg