New Year 2026: IRCTC’s great package for Vaishno Devi darshan, know complete details before booking.

As soon as the new year starts, most of the people want to start the year by visiting some holy and auspicious place, and the first name that comes to mind is Mata Vaishno Devi. Every year lakhs of devotees visit Jammu to visit Mata Vaishno Devi, but arranging train tickets, hotel bookings and food can sometimes be expensive and difficult. To overcome this problem, IRCTC launches special tour packages from time to time. Now, keeping in mind the convenience of the devotees, IRCTC has announced Mata Vaishno Devi Rail Tour Package. This package is especially for those who want comfortable travel, guaranteed train tickets and accommodation in a low budget. If you are planning to visit Vaishno Devi on New Year, then this package can be very beneficial for you.

How much will it cost?

IRCTC has fixed the fares according to the needs of different passengers. The fare for single occupancy is ₹18,050, for twin sharing is ₹14,250, for triple sharing is ₹13,650, for child 5 to 11 years the fare with bed is ₹11,750, and for child 5 to 11 years the fare without bed is ₹11,350. According to IRCTC, if triple sharing or extra bed for a child is required, a separate mattress will be provided for comfort.

What features are included in the package?

The biggest advantage of this tour package is that many important expenses are already included in it, so travelers do not have to stress about booking separately. This package includes 3AC train ticket from Mumbai to Katra and back, 2 nights hotel stay at Katra, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners at hotel, travel insurance and GST. Considering all these features, this package is considered much cheaper and convenient than booking tickets and hotels separately.

When and where will the journey begin? This rail tour package will depart from Bandra Terminus in Mumbai every Sunday. The entire journey will be of 4 nights and 5 days. This package is convenient for working people as it does not require a lot of leave. Although this package is quite economical, it excludes some expenses like local transport from the railway station to the hotel and back, Mata Vaishno Devi darshan (pilgrimage) slip and other entry tickets, and personal expenses like shopping, extra food etc.