GCT SVDK EXP 14611 train route

GCT SVDK EXP (14611) runs from Ghazipur City to Vaishno Devi Katra. It departs from Ghazipur City station (GCT) at 08:30 from platform 1 and arrives at Vaishno Devi Katra station (SVDK) at 12:25. GCT SVDK EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1387 km between Ghazipur City and Vaishno Devi Katra. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 57.791666666666664 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Friday. Final chart for GCT SVDK EXP is prepared at Ghazipur City usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

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.