Delhi to Katra Trains

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Delhi to Katra Distance

There are 29 trains running from Delhi to Katra, covering an approximate distance of 592 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.

Delhi to Katra Timings

The first train from Delhi to Katra is SFG UHP SPL (04141) departing at 00:10 from Hapur Junction (HPU).

The last train from Delhi to Katra is KOTA UHP EXP (20985), departing at 23:30 from New Delhi (NDLS).

The boarding stations for all Delhi to Katra trains are - Hapur Junction (HPU), Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE), Old Delhi Junction (DLI), New Delhi (NDLS), Delhi Safdarjung (DSJ)

Deboarding stations at Katra - Jammu Tawi (JAT)

Katra is a popular destination located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, known for being the gateway to the famous Vaishno Devi Temple. Here are some of the top places to visit in Katra:

• Vaishno Devi Temple: This temple is one of India's most important pilgrimage sites and is dedicated to the goddess Vaishno Devi.
• Bhairavnath Temple: Located on a hilltop, this temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav, who is believed to be the guardian of the Vaishno Devi Temple.
• Baba Dhansar Temple: This temple is located near a beautiful waterfall and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a popular spot for picnics and day trips.
• Ardh Kuwari Cave: This cave is located halfway between Katra and the Vaishno Devi Temple and is believed to be the spot where the goddess Vaishno Devi meditated for nine months.
• Himkoti: This beautiful picnic spot on the way to the Vaishno Devi Temple offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
• Adhkunwari: This is a small cave located near the Vaishno Devi Temple. It is believed to be where the goddess Vaishno Devi rested for a while during her journey.
• Sanjichhat: This is a scenic spot located near the Vaishno Devi Temple. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
• Banganga: This is a holy spring located near the Vaishno Devi Temple. It is believed to have healing powers and is a popular spot for pilgrims to take a dip.
• Charanpaduka: This is a rock with footprints of the goddess Vaishno Devi imprinted on it. It is believed to be the spot where she first stepped into the Trikuta Mountains.
• Jhajjar Kotli: This is a scenic spot on a river's banks. It is a popular spot for picnics and day trips.

Delhi is the railway hub of the country and manages hundreds of trains running across the nation. With increasing passenger pressure at one station, additional major terminals were developed by the Northern Railways. Delhi has a total of 46 railway stations, of which the four major stations with Grade A-1 include:

• New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)

New Delhi railway station is the largest railway station in India, situated between the Paharganj and Ajmeri Gate of Delhi. It is the busiest railway route in the country, with around 480 trains passing through the station daily. There are almost 5 million passengers handled daily at this station. It holds the record for the largest route interlocking system globally, along with Kanpur Central. It is the main hub for the Rajdhani express, and most of the Shatabdi express originate and terminate at this station. It is the highest-earning railway station in Indian Railways.

• Delhi Junction Railway Station (DLI)

It is the oldest railway station in the Delhi Union Territory, established near Chandni Chowk in 1864. The railway station has been an important part of Indian Railways, serving the nation for about 60 years. It is one of the busiest routes with the management of around 250 trains daily. The beautiful red building was constructed by the British Indian Government to give a Red Fort effect in 1903.

• Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM)

The railway station is located in South Delhi, India. It is one of the major stations in Delhi, which was upgraded to reduce overcrowding at the New Delhi railway station. It connects all the major cities and handles nearly 250 trains daily. The Rajdhani Express trains going towards the southern zone originate and terminate at this station. It is the best option for travellers to Agra city to board from this station as it is much easier, quiet, and less crowded. The railway station was named after the Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin.

• Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)

The railway station is located in the Anand Vihar area of Delhi. It is one of the largest railway stations spread over 100 acres to serve all eastbound trains from Delhi. The terminal was developed to cater increasing loads of passengers to their destinations. Anand Vihar has evolved as the mega-railway terminal for the trans-Yamuna region. The terminal is the only station in India with a separate parcel loading facility as a prevailing practice to keep the platforms clean.

Katra is a small town in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, and it has only one railway station, which is:

• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station (SVDK)

This railway station was inaugurated in 2014 and is located about 1.5 kilometers away from the main bus stand in Katra. It is the nearest railhead to the famous Vaishno Devi Temple and is well-connected to major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Apart from the Katra railway station, there are other nearby railway stations that one can use to reach Katra:

• Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT) 

This is the nearest major railway station to Katra and is located about 50 kilometres away. It is well connected to major cities in India.

• Udhampur Railway Station (UHP) 

This railway station is located about 25 kilometres away from Katra and is well-connected to major cities in India.

• Pathankot Railway Station (PTK) 

This railway station is located about 100 kilometres away from Katra and is well-connected to major cities in India.

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