How To Plan Vaishno Devi Trip During Navratri 2026: This year Chaitra Navratri is going to start from 19th March. If you are also planning to visit the temple on this auspicious occasion, then there is a good news for you. Keeping in mind the convenience of the devotees, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched a special and affordable tour package for Mata Vaishno Devi. It is one of the most popular and sacred pilgrimage sites in the country, where lakhs of devotees come every year for darshan.
Demand increases during Navratri
During Navratri, the crowd of devotees increases significantly in this holy place located in Katra. Keeping this in mind, IRCTC has prepared this package named 'Mata Vaishno Devi X Delhi', so that passengers can be saved from the hassle of planning and they can easily complete their journey. This tour is of 3 nights and 4 days, which starts from Delhi and the journey goes to Jammu-Katra. The most special thing about this package is that passengers get almost all the facilities together, making the journey completely comfortable and hassle-free.
What is included in this package?
The package includes confirmed to and fro train tickets from Delhi to Jammu/Katra. Along with this, arrangements have been made for the passengers to stay in comfortable hotels. Cab facilities are also provided for local sightseeing or to reach the base camp. Arrangements for food during the journey as per the schedule, insurance and assistance from IRCTC staff are also included in this. The next journey of this special Navratri package is scheduled for 23 March 2026. This time is absolutely suitable for those devotees who want to visit the court of Mata Rani during Navratri.
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Can book in different budgets
Talking about the price, IRCTC has kept it in different categories, so that people of every budget can take advantage of this journey. It will cost around Rs 10,770 per person for single occupancy, Rs 8,100 for double and Rs 6,990 for triple in 3AC class. Whereas in 2AC class, the price per person has been fixed at around Rs 11,995 for single, Rs 9,330 for double and Rs 8,220 for triple. It becomes very difficult to make hotel and travel arrangements in Katra during Navratri. In such a situation, this package emerges as a reliable and economical option. Being a government organization, passengers also have a feeling of security and confidence when booking through IRCTC.
If you too are planning to visit Mata Vaishno Devi this Navratri, then you can book your seat by visiting the official website of IRCTC. Keep in mind that demand is very high during this period, so it would be better to book well in time.
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