Summer vacations are slowly coming to an end, and if you've promised your children a trip, now is the perfect time to fulfill that promise.
New Delhi: If you're planning a religious and peaceful trip before the summer holidays end, Indian Railways has a great option for you. IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has launched a very affordable and convenient tour package for visiting Mata Vaishno Devi, including travel, accommodation, and meals. This tour package is a golden opportunity for those who wish for a spiritual and family trip on a limited budget.
A Faith-Filled Journey of Four Nights and Five Days
This tour package is named ‘Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra’ and its package code is NLR022. The total trip duration is five days and four nights. This journey starts every Sunday, and the next date is scheduled for June 19, 2025. The journey will commence from major cities in Uttar Pradesh—Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, Sultanpur, Varanasi, Jaunpur Junction, and Moradabad—with Jammu as the final destination. Travelers will receive train travel, hotel accommodation, and meals throughout the journey.
Travel with Complete Amenities
This tour package offered by IRCTC will utilize train numbers 12237 and 12238. Travel will be in Third AC class, ensuring a comfortable journey. Upon arrival in Jammu, travelers will be transported to Katra, the main stopover for the Vaishno Devi temple. Accommodation will be provided at ‘Jai Maa Inn Hotel’ or a similar hotel with comparable amenities.
Meal Options Based on Traveler Preference
This package offers travelers two options:
- Comfort Package – Includes breakfast at the hotel.
- Deluxe Package – Includes breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Travelers can choose the package according to their convenience and budget.
Package Price and Categories
IRCTC has categorized this tour package to suit various traveler needs. This includes single, double, and triple occupancy, along with special charges for children.
Category Comfort Package (with breakfast) Deluxe Package (with breakfast and dinner)
Single Occupancy ₹15,460 ₹16,460
Double Occupancy ₹9,905 ₹10,410
Triple Occupancy ₹8,635 ₹9,220
Child (5–11 years) with bed ₹6,840 ₹7,590
Child (5–11 years) without bed ₹6,095 ₹6,590
Tour Highlights and Benefits
The biggest advantage of this package is that travelers do not need to arrange anything separately. From the start to the end of the journey, all arrangements are managed by IRCTC, including train booking, hotel stay, transport from Katra to Vaishno Devi, and meals.
This trip is also convenient for elderly travelers who cannot travel alone. The IRCTC team is present throughout the tour to assist travelers, ensuring both safety and convenience.
How to Book
Bookings for this trip can be made through the official IRCTC website or by visiting the nearest IRCTC tourism center. The booking process is completely online, allowing anyone to plan their tour from home using their mobile or laptop.
Experience a Religious and Family-Friendly Atmosphere
The Vaishno Devi Yatra is a religious and spiritual experience that benefits all family members. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to India's religious traditions. Spending time in peaceful and natural locations like Jammu and Katra also makes the trip special.
Other Religious Tour Packages Available from IRCTC
IRCTC regularly offers tour packages to various pilgrimage sites across the country. These include pilgrimages to Char Dham, Rameshwaram, Tirupati, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Ayodhya. The biggest advantage of these tour packages is that they fit within the budgets of ordinary people and provide travelers with complete travel convenience.
