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The IRCTC package is for 5 nights and 6 days.
The IRCTC Vaishno Devi Temple train package will start from Rs 11,900 per person for triple occupancy.
Vaishno Devi Temple, one of the recognised Shakti Peeths in India, is one of the most popular temples in India. The devotees visit the temple to worship Goddess Vaishno Devi in the year. The shrine of Vaishno Devi is located in the lap of Trikuta hills which is 13 km from base camp Katra in the town of District Reasi in Jammu city.
Many are unable to visit the temple due to the high rush in trains and other public transport. In such a situation, the Indian Railways subsidiary IRCTC has introduced a package for the passengers of Madhya Pradesh to visit Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The package is for 5 nights and 6 days. The pilgrims can seek divine blessings at Vaishno Devi and explore Patnitop town’s stunning hilltop beauty with an all-inclusive IRCTC Tourism Package.
IRCTC has announced the package through the social media platform X (formerly called Twitter). This tour package will be for 5 nights and 6 days. It will start from Jamnagar in Gujarat. Passengers of this tour package will be able to board/deboard from Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Indore, Ujjain, Sehore, Bhopal and Vidisha railway stations. It also includes a meal plan and the train will leave on Wednesday.
Highlights of the tour package
Package name – Vaishno Devi With Shivkhori OR Patnitop (WBR88
Duration– 5 nights and 6 days
Meal plan – Breakfast and dinner
Frequency – Every Wednesday
Travel mode – Train
Class – Third AC (Comfort)
Package Price
The fare for the tour package will be according to the occupancy chosen by the passenger. The package will start from Rs 11,900 per person for triple occupancy. In double occupancy, one will have to pay Rs 13,400 per person. On the other hand, Rs 21,200 will have to be spent per person for single occupancy. Passengers can book this tour package by visiting IRCTC’s website–https://www.irctc.co.in/
This new tour package is a boon for the pilgrims of the Mata Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine. They will be able to explore the Jammu city along with Vaishno Devi Temple. The affordability of this tour package can increase tourism in India as well.
