What is covered in this tour package?

This package covers Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan (Katra → Banganga → Bhawan) and sightseeing at Patnitop along with transfers, accommodation, meals, and train travel (as per package type).

How do we reach the Vaishno Devi Shrine?

Guests are dropped at Banganga, from where the ascent to the Bhawan begins. You may choose to walk, hire a pony, palki, or battery car (subject to availability and personal cost).

Is Yatra Parchi included in the package?

Yes. The group makes a stop at Saraswati Dham to collect the Yatra Parchi before proceeding to Katra.

Is accommodation included during the trip?

Yes, comfortable hotel accommodation at Katra and Patnitop/Jammu is included depending on the itinerary.

What is the best time to visit Vaishno Devi & Patnitop?

The shrine is open year-round. Patnitop is most pleasant from March to June and September to December. Winters may experience snowfall.

Are sightseeing entry fees included?

Most locations do not require entry fees. Where applicable, any personal sightseeing/activities are at the guest’s own cost.

Does the package include helicopter tickets for Vaishno Devi?

No. Helicopter tickets are not included, but guests may book them separately depending on availability.

MATARANI DARSHAN WITH PATNITOP-CONFIRMED TICKET

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Included/Exclude

Cost Includes

Confirmed train ticket in 3AC class
Hotel at Katra for 03 Night stay in deluxe room.
All transfer and sightseeing by AC exclusive car from Jammu to Jammu.
Meal on MAP (Breakfast and dinner in hotel)
Applicable Tax.

Cost Excludes

Any kind service not mentioned above.
Charges of Ropeway, Helicopter ride, horse riding, Palki.
Personal Expenses such as tips & gratuity, mineral water, room heater, soft & hard drinks, Porter age, still / Video Camera fees etc.
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Guide charges.
Train food.
Pick drop facility at HWH.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Any kind of meals / en route meals, sightseeing and activities other than those mentioned in the itinerary.

Accomodation
Jai Maa Inn /Similar
Tour Availability
Subject to Availability
Wifi
-
Maximum Altitude
6688m
Guide
Guided
Language
English, Native Language
Payment Method
VISA, Master Card
Transportation
Bus, Taxi, Train
Walking Hours
-
Hotel Transfer
Available

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

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Overview

Itinerary

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Why go?

The Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. The journey to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji starts with the Call of Mata and IRCTC strive to make your journey comfortable by offering its specially designed Rail Tour Packages to Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine with Patnitop.

IRCTC has launched a new comfortable Rail Tour package “MataRani Darshan with Patnitop” (7 Nights/8 Days) specially designed for pilgrims with comfortable 3AC Rail journey by Himgiri Express. The tour starts from Howrah and boarding at Asansol, Jasidih, Kiul, Patna and Dd Upadhyaya Jn Railway Station and offers confirmed train reservation in 3AC with stay at hotel at Katra.

Package Details
Package Name	MataRani Darshan with Patnitop (Confirmed Ticket)
Travelling Mode	By Train/ Road
Station/Departure Time	Howrah / 23.55 Hrs
Frequency	Weekends (Tuesday Onward and Sunday Return journey)
Meal Plan	Breakfast and Dinner
Hotel Name	Jai Maa Inn /Similar

Train Journey details: –

Day	Route	Train no	Departure	Arrival
Every Tuesday	HWH-JAT	12331	23.55 Hrs	13.00 Hrs
Every Sunday	JAT-HWH	12332	22.45 Hrs	11.30 Hrs

Note – The Train timings or schedule is subject to change as per the Train operational feasibility

Tour Highlights

Holiday with friends & family.
As many activities & excursions as can be fitted in to your trip.
Go any day of the week and most times of the year.

Day 01 :

Tuesday

Departure from Howrah Railway Station at 23:55 hrs by train no.12331/ Himgiri Exp

Day 02 :

Wednesday

Train Journey

Day 03 :

Thursday

Arrive Jammu Railway Station at 13.00 hrs and transfer to Katra by Car (51 KM / 1:30 Hrs Journey). On arrival check into hotel and evening free for personal activity. Dinner and overnight Stay.

Day 04 :

Friday

Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishnodevi Bhawan for Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan- one of the most popular pilgrimages of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town at an altitude of around 5200 feet. Yatra involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. Alternate way to perform darshans is by Ponies/Palkis/ Helicopter (By Own Cost). If time permits, visit Bhaironath Temple and return back to Katra in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Katra.

Day 05 :

Saturday

After breakfast, proceed to Patnitop, a famous Hill Resort (95 Kms/3-4 Hours’ drive from Katra) which is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 meters across which the Jammu – Srinagar Highway passes. Visit the famous Nag Temple, Padora Enclave & Patnitop park. In the afternoon, proceed for Sanasar (20 Kms/1.0 Hour) which is a cup shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. One can experience the beauty of the Sanasar valley by gliding over its landscapes and meadows and a lake too. A low flying ride here usually includes a larger bit of the flight path over a lake and a landing into the meadows. Back to Katra in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Katra.

Day 06 :

Sunday

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Jammu to visit Jammu Local sight covering Raghunath Temple, Mahamaya Temple etc. In the evening drop to Jammu Railway Station to catch the Himgiri Exp (12332) at 22:45 hrs for return Journey. Over Night Journey.

Day 07 :

Monday

Train Journey

Day 08 :

Tuesday

Arrive Howrah at 11:30 Hrs. Tour End

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MATARANI DARSHAN WITH PATNITOP-CONFIRMED TICKET

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MATARANI DARSHAN WITH PATNITOP-CONFIRMED TICKET