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The real journey begins from Katra pilgrims set their Journey on foot to Vaishnavdevi. People who are unable to walk can hire ponies, horses and palanquins etc. depending on the choice of the individual. A new road has been constructed from Katra to Vaishnodevi but   for the convenience of the old and unable  persons. But no  motor vehicle are allowed in this track. One can hire pony, horse or palanquin to fare through this route. An average healthy person takes about 4 hours to climb the hill. Everyone  has to get a journey endorsement slip at the entrance gate, this can be obtained free of cost  from   Katra  bus stand . Even the other modes of journey commence from this place, where everyone is expected to register inevitably.

The journey in the  begin after completing the ablutions, by taking bath in the holy waters of Charanganga whose water is very cool and as bright as silver is. Dressing in fresh clothes the devotees move out for the Darshan of Goddess. During the times when there was no electricity available, people used to light the country made torches all along the journey. Pilgrims proceed for Darshan of Goddess happily chanting the Jaykar (praise) "Jay mata ki" to each other whoever they face and proceed for Darshan of Goddess. Pitch darkness and Chill waters of Charanganga, does not trouble the pilgrims but provides peace and happiness. At Banganga there is another check point where the entry slips would be asked to produced and the pilgrims have to wait there for their turn as the caravan are entitled in several groups according to their numbers. It is to be noted that refreshment facilirties are available at the places on the way and they can take foods snacks and rest here.

During the process of Darshan, description of Goddess, history of the temple etc., will be given by the Pundit/ Pujari (the priests) and they also accepts the offerings of the devotees. He then  gives the sanctified water (Teerth) and remainant of eatables (Prasad) of the Goddess. Thus pilgrims pouring in from all parts of the country, feel very happy, thinking themselves to be very fortunate to have the Darshan of Goddess and come out of the cave. the paraphernalia carried by the devotees are handed over to the counter at the entrance of the cave and there the endorsement slips are given to the devotees showing which one can collet the 'Prasads' from the other end.

Exiting from the cave, devotees offer their respects to the young girls and distribute ‘Chunnies’, gives food to Sadhus (hermits) and other presents there. After this, the pilgrims too take Prasad and other food articles and prepare for their return towards Vairavnath temple.