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Take a scenic drive to Katra, a small town at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir. Begin your trek to Vaishno Devi, a holy shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mata Vaishno Devi, which requires a 14-kilometer trek uphill. Alternatively, you can take a helicopter ride to the shrine.

Visit the Bhairavnath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the demon Bhairav who is believed to protect the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. Take a dip in the holy Banganga River and visit the Charanpaduka Temple, which features the footprints of the goddess.

Witness the evening aarti ceremony at the Vaishno Devi shrine, a Hindu ritual that involves the offering of lamps to the deities and the singing of devotional songs.

Take a cable car ride to the top of Trikuta Mountain for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visit the Ardhkuwari Temple, a Hindu temple that features a narrow, winding cave, which is believed to be the place where Mata Vaishno Devi meditated for nine months.

Explore the town of Katra and its local bazaars, which offer a variety of handicrafts, souvenirs, and snacks. Visit the Nau Devi Temple, a cluster of nine Hindu temples dedicated to different goddesses.

Take a train ride to Amritsar and enjoy a traditional Punjabi dinner at Kesar Da Dhaba, a famous restaurant that has been serving authentic Punjabi cuisine for over a century.

Visit the Partition Museum, a museum in Amritsar that commemorates the Partition of India in 1947, which led to the largest mass migration in human history. Explore the exhibits and learn about the personal stories of the people who were affected by the Partition.

Take a food tour of Amritsar and sample some of the city's famous street food, such as kulchas, chole bhature, and lassi. Visit the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, which features artifacts and exhibits related to the life and legacy of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire.

Attend the Palki Sahib ceremony at the Golden Temple, a Sikh ritual that involves the carrying of the holy book Guru Granth Sahib on a palanquin.

Take a day trip to the Wagah border and witness the flag-lowering ceremony again, this time during the daytime. Visit the Pul Kanjari, a historical village near the border that was frequented by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Visit the Ram Bagh Gardens, a Mughal-style garden in Amritsar that features a variety of plants and trees, as well as the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum. Head to the Durgiana Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Durga.

End your trip with a visit to the Gobindgarh Fort, a historic fort in Amritsar that features a sound and light show, as well as a variety of cultural performances and activities.