The Board’s accommodation grid covers the whole yatra vertically — Katra base, mid-track at Adhkuwari, Sanjichhat, and the Bhawan itself — at published tariffs from ₹150 dorm beds to ₹3,400 rooms. Booking runs through online.maavaishnodevi.org, and a free tier exists too. Checked 02 October 2026.
The official tariff table
| Property | Location | Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Niharika | Katra | ₹2,200–2,800 |
| Spiritual Growth Centre | Katra | ₹1,900–3,300 |
| Trikuta / Shakti / Ashirwad | Katra | Dorms ₹150/bed |
| Sharda Bhawan | Adhkuwari | ₹800 |
| Mangla Bhawan | Sanjichhat | ₹1,200 |
| Bhawan Main | Bhawan | ₹2,400–3,400 |
| Vaishnavi / Gouri | Bhawan | ₹1,100–2,300 |
| Manokamna Bhawan | Bhawan | Dorms ₹150 |
Source: maavaishnodevi.org rented-accommodation page · Last checked: 02 October 2026.
The free tier
The Board also runs free halls at Adhkuwari, Sanjichhat and Bhawan (first-come) and shelter sheds with free blankets near the Katra bus stand — the budget pilgrim’s legitimate floor, with Bhojanalayas and medical aid adjacent (official).
Strategy
- Bhawan Main or Manokamna if you want the dawn darshan from on-site — the single best logistics upgrade on this yatra.
- Sanjichhat’s Mangla Bhawan pairs beautifully with a helicopter arrival.
- Niharika (Katra) for the night-before registration and morning start.
- Private Katra hotels (Holiday Inn, Ramada, Marriott class — ₹529–16,800 market band, reported) fill comfort tiers the Board doesn’t.
Frequently asked questions
What does Board accommodation cost?
₹150 (dorms) to ₹3,400 (Bhawan Main rooms) — official list above.
Can I stay at the Bhawan itself?
Yes — Board rooms at the Bhawan complex (₹1,100–3,400 class) book via the official portal; quotas are scarce in season.