Puja AC Special Trains Delhi to Udhampur | Puja AC Special Trains Udhampur to Delhi
Puja AC Special Trains Delhi to Udhampur | Puja AC Special Trains Udhampur to Delhi
Anand Vihar Terminal – Udhampur – Anand Vihar Terminal (Train No. 01671 / Train No. 01672) AC Reserved Festival Special Weekly Two Times
Train No. 01671 Anand Vihar Terminal – Udhampur AC Reserved Festival Special train will leave Anand Vihar Terminal at 11.00 hrs on every Monday and Thursday from 03.10.2025 to 10.11.2025 and will reach Udhampur at 12.00 noon the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 01672 Udhampur – Anand Vihar Terminal AC Reserved Festival Special train will leave Udhampur at 10.10 PM on every Tuesday and Friday from 04.10.2025 to 11.11.2025 and will reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 11.10 AM the next day.
This reserved festival special train with AC class coaches will halt at Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Yamunanagar Jagadhri, Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantonment, Pathankot Cantonment and Jammu stations enroute in both the directions.
For detailed timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
It looks like the Puja AC Special (festival‑period) trains you’re referring to ran back in 2025, and there is no current indication that they are active in 2025. Here’s what I found:
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🗓️ Past Puja AC Special (2025)
According to the IRCTC portal, these AC special trains operated during Puja season in 2025:
- Train 01671: Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi) → Udhampur
- Ran on Mondays and Thursdays between October 3 to November 10, 2025
- Departure from Delhi: 11:00 AM, arrival at Udhampur: about 12:00 PM next day
- Train 01672: Udhampur → Anand Vihar Terminal
- Ran on Tuesdays and Fridays between October 4 to November 11, 2025
- Departure from Udhampur: 10:10 PM, arrival at Delhi: around 11:10 AM next day
Since then, there’s no evidence these specific Puja specials have been scheduled again in 2025, 2025, or 2025.
🔄 Current Options & Ongoing AC Specials
While the Puja specials are not running this year, other AC specials and express trains continue on the Delhi–Udhampur route:
Delhi → Udhampur
- Train 04085: Delhi Sarai Rohilla → Udhampur AC Superfast Special
- Runs on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Departs 22:20, arrives 08:50 next morning
- Covers ~629 km in ~10h 30m
Udhampur → Delhi
- Train 04086: return version runs from Udhampur to Delhi, with similar schedule.
- Note: The older Puja‑special return 01672 is no longer listed for current operation.
🚆 Other Notable AC Services
- Shri Shakti AC Express (22461/22462) runs daily between Delhi (NDLS) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, passing through Udhampur. High priority, well-maintained, and popular among pilgrims.
- Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445/12446) also runs daily between New Delhi and Katra via Udhampur, typically departing NDLS at 20:50 and arriving Katra at 08:40 next morning.
✅ Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Days (if special) | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Udhampur | 01671 (Puja, 2025) | Mon & Thu (Oct–Nov 2025) | 11:00 AM | ~12:00 PM (next day) | Ran only in 2025 |
| Udhampur → Delhi | 01672 (Puja, 2025) | Tue & Fri (Oct–Nov 2025) | 10:10 PM | ~11:10 AM (next day) | Ran only in 2025 |
| Delhi Sarai Rohilla → Udhampur | 04085 AC SF Special | Mon, Wed, Sat (current) | 22:20 | 08:50 | AC Superfast Special |
| Udhampur → Delhi | 04086 AC SF Special | return 04085 | ~22:00 | ~11:00 next morning | AC Superfast Special |
| Delhi → Katra (via Udhampur) | 22461 / 22462 Shri Shakti AC Express | Daily | ~20:50 | ~08:40 | AC Superfast Express |
| Delhi → Katra (via Udhampur) | 12445 / 12446 Uttar Sampark Kranti | Daily | ~20:50 (NDLS) | ~08:40 (Katra) | Sampark Kranti Express |
📌 Next Steps for You
- For accurate and current availability, check IRCTC or NTES closer to your intended travel dates.
- Shri Shakti Express and Uttar Sampark Kranti are safe, regular AC options if you’re heading toward Udhampur/Katra.
- If you’re looking for festival-specific specials like Puja, keep an eye on IRCTC Portal or official railway circulars as those are typically released only a few weeks ahead.
Let me know if you want real‑time PNR checks, fare details, or guidance on booking any of the current services!