Vaishno Devi Katra to Tirupati TPTY HAMSAFAR 22706 timing
TPTY HAMSAFAR (22706) runs from Vaishno Devi Katra to Tirupati. It departs from Jammu Tawi station (JAT) at from platform 3 and arrives at Tirupati Main station (TPTY) at on platform 3. TPTY HAMSAFAR takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2985 km between Vaishno Devi Katra and Tirupati. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 62.1875 kmph. It has classes Third AC (3A). This train runs on Friday. Final chart for TPTY HAMSAFAR is prepared at Vaishno Devi Katra usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
TPTY HAMSAFAR 22706 coach position
TPTY HAMSAFAR runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 19 third ac coaches and 1 pantry car coach. 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.
About Tirupati
Tirupati is a city in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati Balaji also known as Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is one of the most renowned temples in India located at one of the hilltops of Tirumala Hills. This temple is the richest in terms of donations it receives and most visited temples in the world. The Prasad of the temple Tirupati Ladoos are patented and are available online. Tirupati is also home to Asia's second largest zoo. The city is well connected via road and railways and has an International airport located at Renigunta, a suburb of Tirupati 14 kms away from Tirupati and 40 Kms away from the temple.