Mata Vaishno Devi Special Trains: Navratri began today, October 2. If devotees wish to pay a special visit to Mata Vaishno Devi during these holy days, we have compiled a list of the top ten trains that will take pilgrims right to Devi’s door. The unique feature of these trains is that they take less time and require less money.
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One may plan his/her trip to Vaishno Devi at any moment over these nine days by gathering train information. If seats are not available on trains, travellers can buy Tatkal tickets online one day in advance (within 24 hours). Here’s how to book online Tatkal tickets.
How To Book Tickets Online
If you want to visit Mata Vaishno Devi during Navratri, you may buy tickets using the IRCTC‘s official website. If the ticket is on the waiting list or the seat is not available, it can be booked online a day in advance using the Tatkal quota.
The sooner you apply for a Tatkal ticket online once it opens, the better your chances of acquiring one. The window for Tatkal tickets (AC class) opens at 10 AM, while the window for non-AC class tickets opens at 11 AM.
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List Of Top 10 Trains
- Vande Bharat (22439): The most popular train from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi is Vande Bharat Train (22439). It departs from New Delhi at 6 am every day (except Wednesday).
- Vande Bharat (22477): The second Vande Bharat from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi departs daily (except Wednesday) at 3 pm.
- Uttar Sampark Kranti (12445): This train departs from New Delhi at 8:45 pm daily (New Delhi to Vaishno Devi ticket: Rs 395 (sleeper)
- Shri Shakti Express (22461): This train leaves from New Delhi at 7:05 am daily for Vaishno Devi Katra (Ticket from Delhi to Vaishno Devi: Rs 1,050 (Third AC)
- Jammu Rajdhani (12425): Departs from New Delhi to Jammu daily at 8.40 pm.
- Jhelum Express (11077): This train departs from Pune Junction at 5:20 pm daily and goes to Mata Vaishno Devi via New Delhi (ticket from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi is Rs 335 (sleeper))
- Jammu Mail (14033): This train departs from Subedarganj (Prayagraj) daily at 10:35 am. It goes to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi via Delhi
- Malwa Express (12919): This train departs daily at 11:50 am and goes to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi via New Delhi (Ticket from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi: Rs 395 (sleeper)
- Jat Humsafar (22705): This train runs from Tirupati every Thursday, it reaches Delhi at 8.26 am.
- All Jat Express (12413): This train runs daily from Ajmer Junction and goes to Jammu Tawi via Delhi Cantonment
- Jamnagar-Vaishno Devi Express (12577): This train departs from Jamnagar every Thursday at 8:15 am and goes to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi via New Delhi