Bhairon Temple

Bhairon Temple, 2.5 km beyond the Vaishno Devi Bhavan at 6,719 ft, is the final and essential stop of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage — traditionally, the yatra is considered incomplete without visiting Bhairon Nath. According to legend, Mata Vaishnavi beheaded Bhairon here; his repentant soul now guards her shrine. The 2.5 km uphill trail from the Bhavan, through a forested mountain ridge, is a steep but rewarding climb with panoramic Himalayan views.