By Admin 
As soon as the new year starts, most of the people want that the year should start with the visit of some holy and auspicious place, in such a situation the name of Mata Vaishno Devi is taken first. Every year lakhs of devotees visit Jammu to visit Mata Vaishno Devi, but arranging train tickets, hotel booking and food sometimes becomes expensive and troublesome. 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, assured train tickets and accommodation facilities in low budget. If you are planning to visit Vaishno Devi on New Year, then this package can prove to be very beneficial for you.
How much rent will I have to pay?
IRCTC has fixed the fare according to the needs of different passengers. Like single occupancy i.e. staying alone is Rs 18,050, twin sharing is Rs 14,250, triple sharing is Rs 13,650, if there is a child of 5 to 11 years then the fare will be Rs 11,750 with a bed, whereas for a child of 5 to 11 years and without a bed the fare will be Rs 11,350. According to IRCTC, if there is a need for triple sharing or an extra bed for the child, a separate mattress will be provided, so that there is no lack of comfort.
What facilities will be available in the package?
The biggest feature of this tour package is that many important expenses are already included in it, due to which the travelers do not have to worry about separate bookings. This package includes 3AC train ticket from Mumbai to Katra and Katra to Mumbai, 2 nights hotel stay at Katra, 2 times breakfast and 2 dinners at hotel, travel insurance and GST. Considering all these facilities, this package is considered much cheaper and convenient than booking separate tickets and hotels.
When and where will the journey take place?
This rail tour package will depart from Bandra Terminus in Mumbai every Sunday. The duration of the entire journey will be 4 nights and 5 days. This package is also convenient for working people, because there will be no need for much leave. Although this package is quite affordable, some expenses are not included in it. Such as local transfer from railway station to hotel and from hotel to station, darshan slip and other entry tickets of Mata Vaishno Devi, personal expenses like shopping, extra food etc.
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