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News18
11-06-2025
- News18
IRCTC's Special Offer: Vaishno Devi Trip At Rs 1,700 Per Day, AC Travel And Meals Included
Last Updated: This 4-day, 3-night IRCTC tour from Delhi to Jammu via Rajdhani Express covers travel, stay, local transport, and meals - everything arranged for a hassle-free trip The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched an affordable and attractive monsoon travel package for devotees planning a trip to Mata Vaishno Devi. The all-inclusive offer covers AC travel, meals, and a luxurious stay in a five-star hotel — all for as little as Rs 1,700 per day. The journey begins on June 15. This four-day, three-night package includes a round trip from Delhi to Jammu and back via Rajdhani Express. Once booked, travellers don't have to worry about accommodation, local transport, or food as everything is arranged by IRCTC. Budget-Friendly Options Although the train travel will be in Third AC, accommodation costs in Katra will vary based on room-sharing preferences: Triple occupancy: Rs 6,990 Double occupancy: Rs 8,100 Single occupancy: Rs 10,700 Child (5–11 years) with bed: Rs 6,320 Child (5–11 years) without bed: Rs 5,255 Day 2: Arrival in Jammu at 5:00 AM, followed by a vehicle transfer to Katra. Check-in at a five-star hotel (Taj Vivanta or equivalent), enjoy breakfast, then travel by IRCTC-arranged transport to Banganga. From there, devotees can either walk or hire a horse for the uphill climb to the shrine. Return to the hotel by evening for dinner and overnight stay. Day 3: Check-out by 12 noon, then proceed to Jammu by bus. Sightseeing includes visits to Raghunath Temple and Bagh-e-Bahu Garden. In the evening, the bus will drop you at Jammu railway station. With everything planned to perfection, this IRCTC tour is an ideal, hassle-free way to seek blessings at Mata Vaishno Devi while enjoying comfort and convenience at a reasonable cost. First Published: June 11, 2025, 09:01 IST
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Business Standard
J-K LG inaugurates control centre in Katra to oversee tourists activities
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched a control centre to boost real-time surveillance on pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi to ensure their safety. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) has been set up at the cave shrine in Reasi district. "The security forces had conducted a joint review of the route and all aspects related to security, safety, and smooth yatra. Based on the joint suggestions made by the Police, Army, and CRPF, an Integrated Command and Control Centre has been set up here from a security perspective," Sinha told reporters in Katra. Built at a cost of Rs 20 crore, the centre will unravel "a new era of safe and seamless pilgrimage begins," he added. The ICCC has been housed at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Anshul Garg said. The centre has a network of 700 CCTVs, with features like gesture recognition, facial recognition, and PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom), he said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
09-06-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Delhi sweats through humid night; heatwave grips Jammu region
Delhi witnessed an extremely uncomfortable night on Sunday as the humidity levels in the city soared to high levels across the national capital. The humidity recorded in the city was at 70 per cent on Sunday night. As a result, although the temperature recorded at Safdarjung at 5.30 am was 28.6 degrees, it felt like 32 mercury levels also continued to rise in the Jammu region, with Samba and Jammu city recording a high of 43.9 and 42.7 degrees Celsius respectively. advertisementThe region has been reeling from an extreme heatwave for the past three days, with temperatures consistently rising above the 40-degree Celsius mark. Katra, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, recorded a high of 38.2 degrees Celsius, while Ramban sizzled at 40.3 degrees Celsius, the MeT which houses the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a high of 41.2 degrees Celsius, it said. With inputs from PTITune InMust Watch
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
JKNC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi pays tribute
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MP Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi on Sunday paid tributes at the 129th Urs of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA) and highlighted the saint's message of unity and spiritual wisdom. Devotees from various parts of the country gathered at Baba Nagri, Wangat Kangan to offer prayers at the revered shrine of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA) during the 129th Urs. The atmosphere was filled with spiritual devotion as people paid their respects and sought blessings. Many devotees expressed deep gratitude for being able to attend the annual event, calling it a spiritually uplifting experience that strengthens their faith and connection to the Sufi saint's teachings. On Tuesday, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah welcomed the celebration of both the Kheer Bhawani Mela and the Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, calling it a symbol of communal harmony in Kashmir. He stressed the importance of unity for national progress. Speaking to ANI, Farooq Abdullah said, 'It is a matter of joy that the mela of Kheer Bhawani and Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani are being celebrated today. There has always been brotherhood in the valley. We want to see this brotherhood across the country. If we stay united, we will progress.' The Kheer Bhawani Mela is an important annual religious festival for the Kashmiri Pandit community. It is held at the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulla Mulla village of Ganderbal district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, a form of Goddess Durga, and is considered one of the holiest sites for Kashmiri Hindus. Abdullah also appealed to devotees to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, expressing concern over the drop in pilgrim numbers following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. 'We should go to Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra and appeal to the people to visit there. There has been a decrease in the number of devotees to Mata Vaishno Devi. People are scared after the tragedy of war that took place recently. The impact of the Pahalgam incident was seen throughout the country,' Abdullah told ANI. (ANI)
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
JKNC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi pays tribute at 129th Urs of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA)
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MP Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi on Sunday paid tributes at the 129th Urs of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA) and highlighted the saint's message of unity and spiritual wisdom. Devotees from various parts of the country gathered at Baba Nagri, Wangat Kangan to offer prayers at the revered shrine of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA) during the 129th Urs. The atmosphere was filled with spiritual devotion as people paid their respects and sought blessings. Many devotees expressed deep gratitude for being able to attend the annual event, calling it a spiritually uplifting experience that strengthens their faith and connection to the Sufi saint's teachings. On Tuesday, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah welcomed the celebration of both the Kheer Bhawani Mela and the Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, calling it a symbol of communal harmony in Kashmir. He stressed the importance of unity for national progress. Speaking to ANI, Farooq Abdullah said, 'It is a matter of joy that the mela of Kheer Bhawani and Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani are being celebrated today. There has always been brotherhood in the valley. We want to see this brotherhood across the country. If we stay united, we will progress.' The Kheer Bhawani Mela is an important annual religious festival for the Kashmiri Pandit community. It is held at the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulla Mulla village of Ganderbal district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, a form of Goddess Durga, and is considered one of the holiest sites for Kashmiri Hindus. Abdullah also appealed to devotees to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, expressing concern over the drop in pilgrim numbers following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. 'We should go to Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra and appeal to the people to visit there. There has been a decrease in the number of devotees to Mata Vaishno Devi. People are scared after the tragedy of war that took place recently. The impact of the Pahalgam incident was seen throughout the country,' Abdullah told ANI. (ANI)
