{"id":8293,"date":"2025-07-28T14:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8293"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:56:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:56:49","slug":"maa-vaishno-devi-darshan-yatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/maa-vaishno-devi-darshan-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"Maa Vaishno Devi Darshan Yatra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Maa Vaishnodevi with Amritsar, Ex- Silchar (EZPSTT09)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amritsar is a city in the north western Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. It\u2019s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe.<\/p>\n<p>Vaishno Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian [States and union territories of India Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Ever since the inception of Shrine Board in 1986, the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi has witnessed an ever-increasing number of devotees.<\/p>\n<p>Jammu is the winter capital and the largest city in Jammu district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Lying on the banks of the river Tawi, the city of Jammu, with an area of 26.64 km\u00b2, is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and the northern-plains in the south.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Destination covered :-<\/strong>\u00a0Vaishnodevi With Amritsar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boarding \/ De-boarding Points :-<\/strong>\u00a0Silchar \u2013 Badarpur \u2013 Guwahati \u2013 New Bongaigaon \u2013 New Cooch Behar \u2013 New Jalpaiguri \u2013 Katihar Jn<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary Dated :-<\/strong> 04.03.2025 to 14.03.2025 (10N \/ 11D )<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary No :-<\/strong>\u00a0EZPSTT09<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Package Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Package Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Maa Vaishnodevi with Amritsar, Ex- Silchar<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traveling Mode<\/td>\n<td>Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Station<\/td>\n<td>Silchar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Class<\/td>\n<td>3AC &amp; SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>04.03.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meal Plan<\/td>\n<td>Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Tariff:<\/strong>\u00a0(Including GST) All price mentioned are per person<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Category<\/td>\n<td>Price Per Pax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard (SL)<\/td>\n<td>10,395\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Comfort (3AC)<\/td>\n<td>17,325\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<pre>For More Information About-<strong>\u00a0Vaishnodevi with Smritsar, Ex Silchar (EZPSTT09):<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irctctourism.com\/pacakage_description?packageCode=EZPSTT09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Itinerary, Package Inclusions, Package Exclusions, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions (Tour Manager, In the train, Attire, Decorum, IRCTC\u2019s DO\u2019s, IRCTC\u2019s DON\u2019Ts, DO\u2019s and DONT\u2019S for COVID-19)<\/a><\/pre>\n<p><strong>For any assistance, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100\">Guwahati<\/td>\n<td width=\"441\">IRCTC Ltd., Regional Office Guwahati, 4D Mandovi Apartments (Opp. Rabindra Bhawan). GNB Road. Ambari, Guwahati \u2013 781001. Assam, Telephone: 0361 \u2013 2737123, Mobile: +91 99576 44161, +91 60029 12335, +91 86385 07592, +91 97317 04869<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100\">New Jalpaiguri<\/td>\n<td width=\"441\">IRCTC Area office, 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Floor, PF No 1. NJP Railway Station, Mobile: +91 87003 90211<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Here\u2019s the <strong>latest verified information<\/strong> on IRCTC\u2019s <strong>\u201cMaa Vaishno Devi Darshan Yatra\u201d<\/strong> offerings in 2025:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd49\ufe0f IRCTC Mata Vaishno Devi Tour Package Details<\/h2>\n<h3>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Popular 4-Night \/ 5-Day Package<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 4 nights\u202f\/\u202f5 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour Code<\/strong>: <em>Mata Vaishno Devi ex Delhi<\/em> (commonly listed as NDR01\/12237\u201338)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route<\/strong>: Delhi \u2192 Jammu\/Katra \u2192 return Delhi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency<\/strong>: Operates <strong>weekly<\/strong>, typically on Thursdays from Varanasi \/ Lucknow \/ Jaunpur \/ Sultanpur boards, and <strong>daily departures from Delhi<\/strong> as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcb0 Fare Structure (per person, 3AC class including train, hotel, meals, local transfers)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Triple Sharing<\/strong>: \u20b96,990<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double Sharing<\/strong>: \u20b98,100<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single Occupancy<\/strong>: \u20b910,770<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child (5\u201311 yrs)<\/strong>: \u20b96,320 (with bed), \u20b95,255 (without bed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Inclusions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>AC Class train travel (usually Rajdhani Express or 3AC)<\/li>\n<li>Stay in Katra (often at Taj Vivanta or equivalent)<\/li>\n<li>Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) included<\/li>\n<li>Local transport (to bus\/pony\/auto stand), guesthouse in Katra<\/li>\n<li>Darshan permit support or guidance (pilgrims need to register on maavaishnodevi.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf10 Extended \/ Add-On Packages<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>IRCTC also offers <strong>Vaishno Devi combined tours<\/strong> that include destinations such as <strong>Shivkhori<\/strong>, <strong>Patnitop<\/strong>, <strong>Amritsar (Golden Temple)<\/strong> in longer itineraries (~6\u20138 days), with fares around \u20b915,000+ depending on class and accommodation type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude84 Rail Connections to Katra<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delhi\u2013Katra<\/strong>: Swaraj Express (12471\/12472) connects Bandra Terminus (Mumbai area) directly to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, running ~4 nights\/week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Katra\u2013Srinagar<\/strong>: India\u2019s <strong>Mini Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> launched June 7, 2025, operating six days a week between <strong>SMVD Katra<\/strong> and <strong>Srinagar<\/strong>, covering ~189\u202fkm in ~3\u20134 hours. Great option for extending your trip to Kashmir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Package Name<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Starting Point<\/th>\n<th>Approx. Fare (3AC, \u20b9)<\/th>\n<th>Key Destinations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan Yatra<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4\u202fnights \/ 5\u202fdays<\/td>\n<td>Delhi (daily) \/ Lucknow region (Thu)<\/td>\n<td>Triple \u20b96,990 \/ Double \u20b98,100 \/ Single \u20b910,770<\/td>\n<td>Katra (Vaishno Devi) only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Extended Vaishno Devi Circuit<\/td>\n<td>~6\u20138 days<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td>\u20b915,000+<\/td>\n<td>Vaishno Devi + Shivkhori\/Patnitop\/Amritsar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DIY Extended Holiday (Deluxe)<\/td>\n<td>7\u20138 days<\/td>\n<td>Mumbai \/ Delhi<\/td>\n<td>\u20b960,000+<\/td>\n<td>Vaishno Devi + Kashmir (Gulmarg, Pahalgam etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\udded Travel Tips for the Yatra<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yatra permit<\/strong>: You must register on <em>maavaishnodevi.org<\/em> using valid photo ID and complete your trek within 6 hours of permit issue<\/li>\n<li><strong>For elderly pilgrims<\/strong>: Palki or pony services are available; yatra sim cards help maintain network coverage in Katra<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best travel time<\/strong>: Avoid peak months like Navaratri; monsoon and early summer months offer fewer crowds and smoother experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What Should You Do Next?<\/h2>\n<p>Would you like help with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Booking the standard 5-day Vaishno Devi package<\/strong> from Delhi or finding boarding near Ranchi?<\/li>\n<li>Exploring <strong>upgrades or extended tours<\/strong> that include nearby temples or Kashmir?<\/li>\n<li>Planning for <strong>single vs. shared occupancy<\/strong>, darshan permit, or accessibility options for elderly travelers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let me know your preferences\u2014departure location, travel class, desired trip length\u2014and I\u2019ll help you with tailored details!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maa Vaishnodevi with Amritsar, Ex- Silchar (EZPSTT09) Description Amritsar is a city in the north western Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. 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