Dhanbad Jn to Vaishno Devi Katra DHN JAT G R SPL 03309 timing
DHN JAT G R SPL (03309) runs from Dhanbad Jn to Vaishno Devi Katra. It departs from Dhanbad Jn station (DHN) at from platform 2 and arrives at Jammu Tawi station (JAT) at . DHN JAT G R SPL takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1753 km between Dhanbad Jn and Vaishno Devi Katra. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 73.04166666666667 kmph. It has classes Third AC (3A). This train runs on Tuesday and Saturday. Final chart for DHN JAT G R SPL is prepared at Dhanbad Jn usually 3-4 hours before train departure time. Active on IRCTC
DHN JAT G R SPL 03309 coach position
DHN JAT G R SPL runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 20 third ac garib-rath coaches. The full coach composition is:
Vaishno Devi is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu region). Vaishno Devi temple is one of the most popular religious spot in India. More than 10 million pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi every year. The temple is located on a 2800 ft high Trikuta Mountain. To go to Vaishno Devi, you first go to Jammu (a major railway head in North India). From Jammu, travel by road to Katra - 50 km. Katra serves as the base camp for pilgrims who visit Vaishno Devi. At Katra, one has to register for the Yatra. Around Katra, there are many caves where Devis (Goddesses) and Devatas (Gods) of Hindu mythology prefer to stay. Also one can visit Shiv Khori Gufa - some 4 hours drive on dusty and rough road. The cave is more than 150 mts long and there is a Svayambhu Lingum, which constantly baths in a milky lime fluid dripping from the ceiling. The route from Jammu to Shiv Khori is full of beautiful and picturesque mountains, waterfalls and lakes. Nearest airport from Vaishno Devi is in Jammu, just 34 km away.