Kanyakumari to Vaishno Devi Katra HIMSAGAR EXP 16317 timing
HIMSAGAR EXP (16317) runs from Kanyakumari to Vaishno Devi Katra. It departs from Kanyakumari station (CAPE) at from platform 2 and arrives at Vaishno Devi Katra station (SVDK) at on platform 2. HIMSAGAR EXP takes 72 hrs to cover the distance of 3789 km between Kanyakumari and Vaishno Devi Katra. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 52.625 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Friday. Final chart for HIMSAGAR EXP is prepared at Kanyakumari usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
HIMSAGAR EXP 16317 coach position
HIMSAGAR EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 6 sleeper coaches, 1 pantry car coach, 6 third ac coaches and 2 second ac coaches. The full coach composition is:
Kanyakumari is a town in Tamil Nadu and is the southernmost tip of India. Its name is derived from the Kanya Kumari temple located there. It is the only place in India where three Oceans - Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meets. This spot is known as Triveni Sangam. Sunrise and sunsets are most spectacular here. The nearest airport to Kanyakumari is Trivandrum International airport (TRV) located at a distance of 75 Kms from the main district. It is well connected by road and railways.
About Vaishno Devi Katra
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.
