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Local Name: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
श्री माता वैष्णो देवी कटड़ा
شری ماتا ویشنو دیوی کٹرا

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Updated: Feb 09 (13:19)
SMVD Katra Railway Station, located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is the primary railhead for pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. The station boasts 5 platforms and offers amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. Its strategic location near the base camp for the pilgrimage makes it a bustling hub for tourists and devotees alike.

Tourism

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: The main pilgrimage site, a holy shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi.
Baba Balak Nath Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Baba Balak Nath.
Katra Temple: A local temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located within Katra town.
The Shiv Khori Temple: A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated near Katra.
The Mahamaya Temple: A temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mahamaya, offering panoramic views of the valley.

Food

The Dhaba: Offers traditional North Indian vegetarian dishes and snacks at affordable prices.
The Katra Restaurant: A popular choice for vegetarian thalis and a wide selection of North Indian cuisine.
The Vaishno Devi Cafe: Serves delicious vegetarian snacks, sandwiches, and juices.
The Green Kitchen: Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including South Indian dishes and salads.
The Vegetarian Paradise: A pure vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, including Chinese and Punjabi.

Station Address

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Railway Rd, Katra, District: Reasi. Pin: 182301.
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Elevation: 814 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Jammu Tawi
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मनहेरू एवं भिवानी जं. स्टेशनों के मध्य ट्रेफिक ब्लॉक के कारण रेल यातायात प्रभावित

Due to a traffic block between Manheru and Bhiwani Jn. stations, rail traffic is affected. The information is provided by Capt. Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer.

Manheru aur Bhiwani Jn. stations ke beech traffic block hone ke kaaran rail yaataayat prabhaavit hai. Yeh suchna Capt. Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer, dwara di gayi hai.
Mar 10 (10:33) Indian Railways Launches Special Holi Train Between Katra and Varanasi
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Holi Special Train: श्री वैष्णो देवी कटरा-वाराणसी होली स्पेशल ट्रेन आज गुजरेगी: यात्रियों को होगी विशेष सुविधा

Indian Railways has introduced a special Holi train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Varanasi, running via Lucknow. The train will operate on March 11th and 18th, 2025, from Varanasi to Katra and vice-versa, offering sleeper, general, 3AC, and 2AC coaches without extra charges. This is to accommodate...
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increased passenger demand during the Holi festival.

Indian Railways ne Holi ke doran passengers ki convenience ke liye Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra aur Varanasi ke beech ek special train shuru ki hai. Yeh train Lucknow se hoke jayegi. Yeh train 11 aur 18 March, 2025 ko Varanasi se Katra aur Katra se Varanasi chalegi. Ismein...
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sleeper, general, 3AC aur 2AC coaches honge, bina kisi extra charges ke.
Mar 07 (06:04) Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express Resumes Service on March 7th
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Train to Jammu and Kashmir: Vande Bharat train Delhi to Katra to resume tomorrow - Check revised time table, stoppages, ticket price

The New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (train numbers 22439/22440) will resume service on March 7th (Friday). This train operates daily except Wednesdays. It departs New Delhi at 6:00 AM and arrives in Katra at 2:15 PM. The return journey departs Katra at 2:55 PM...
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and arrives in New Delhi at 11:00 PM. The train stops at Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana Junction, Pathankot Cantonment, and Jammu Tawi. AC Chair Car tickets cost ₹1665, and Executive Chair Car tickets cost ₹3055 for a one-way trip between New Delhi and Katra.

New Delhi se Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra jaane wali Vande Bharat Express (train number 22439/22440) 7 March (Friday) ko apna service firse shuru karne wali hai. Yeh train Wednesday ko chhor kar har roz chalti hai. Yeh train New Delhi se subah 6 baje chalta hai aur Katra mein dopahar...
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2:15 baje pahunchta hai. Wapas ki journey Katra se dopahar 2:55 baje shuru hoti hai aur raat 11 baje New Delhi pahunchti hai. Is train mein Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana Junction, Pathankot Cantonment, aur Jammu Tawi station par rukta hai. AC Chair Car ka ticket ₹1665 ka hai aur Executive Chair Car ka ticket ₹3055 ka hai.
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Mar 04 (19:17) Holi Special Train Between Varanasi and Katra; Massive Ticketless Travel Fine
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होली स्पेशल के नाम से चलेगी वाराणसी-कटरा स्पेशल, यात्रियों को होगी राहत

To accommodate Holi travelers, the North Railway administration will run a special train (04604) between Varanasi and Katra on March 9th and 16th (Sundays). The return train (04603) will operate on March 8th and 15th (Saturdays). Separately, a ticket checking drive at Cantt railway station on Monday resulted in...
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284 individuals being fined ₹159,850 for ticketless travel. The railway administration urges passengers to purchase tickets for a smooth and safe journey.

Holi ke liye, Uttar Railway Varanasi se Katra ke beech ek special train (04604) chala rahe hain, 9 aur 16 March (Sunday) ko. Wapas ki train (04603) 8 aur 15 March (Saturday) ko chalegi. Ek ticket checking drive mein, Cantt station pe, 284 logon ko bina ticket pakda gaya...
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aur unse ₹159,850 ka fine liya gaya. Railway administration ne sabse request kiya hai ki ticket lekar hi travel karein.
Feb 12 (10:36) Vande Bharat Express to Connect Kashmir Valley to Rest of India on February 17th
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PM Modi to inaugurate Kashmir train service on Feb 17: Sources

The first direct train from Katra to Srinagar, a Vande Bharat Express, is expected to be inaugurated on February 17th by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks the completion of a significant portion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, featuring engineering marvels like the Anji Khad Bridge (331-meter pylon)...
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and the world's highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge (359 meters above the riverbed). The Vande Bharat train is specifically designed for extreme cold, with anti-freezing features including heated windshields, plumbing, and bio-toilets, ensuring operation in temperatures as low as -20°C. While sources report the inauguration date, official confirmation is pending. Railway employees have been instructed not to take leave next week.

17 February ko, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Katra se Srinagar ke liye pehla direct Vande Bharat train inaugurate karne wale hain. Yeh Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project ka ek bada hissa hai, jismein Anji Khad Bridge (331-meter pylon) aur duniya ka sabse uncha railway arch bridge, Chenab Bridge (359 meters river...
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bed se upar) jaise engineering marvels shamil hain. Yeh Vande Bharat train extreme cold ke liye specially designed hai, anti-freezing features ke saath, heated windshields, plumbing, aur bio-toilets, -20°C tak temperature mein smoothly operate karne ke liye. Sources ne inauguration date batayi hai, lekin official confirmation abhi pending hai. Railway employees ko next week chutti nahin milegi.
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