A Journey to Mata Vaishnodevi and Karni Mata Through The Great Wall of India Ex Kerala (SZBD397)
Description:
“Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train”, one of the most affordable all-inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train is available online on our website. Booking can also be done through our Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.
Destination covered : Udaipur – Kumbalgarh – Ajmer – Pushkar – Bikaner – Amritsar – Vaishnodevi – Goa
Boarding Point: Madurai, Tirunelveli, Trivandrum Central, Kollam , Kottayam , Ernakulam, Thrissur, Shornur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargod
De-Boarding Points: Mangalore (Majn), Kasargod, kannur, Kozhikode, Shornur, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Kollam Jn, Trivandrum Central, Tirunelveli, Madurai
| Package Details | |
| Package Name & Code | A JOURNEY TO MATA VAISHNODEVI & KARNI MATA THROUGH THE GREAT WALL OF INDIA EX KERALA (SZBD397) |
| Destination Covered | Udaipur – Kumbalgarh – Ajmer – Pushkar – Bikaner – Amritsar – Vaishnodevi – Goa |
| Traveling Mode | Bharat Darshan Train |
| Station / Departure Time | Madurai / 00.05 Hrs |
| Class | Budget |
| Frequency | 12.03.2025 to 24.03.2025 / 13 Days |
Package Tariff: (Inclusive of GST)
| Category | Price Per Pax (5 years & above) |
| Budget | ₹ 13,600/- |
For More Information About – A Journey to Mata Vaishnodevi and Karni Mata Through The Great Wall of India Ex Kerala (SZBD397): Itinerary, Package Inclusions, Package Exclusions, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions (Tour Manager, In the train, Attire, Decorum, IRCTC’s DO’s, IRCTC’s DON’Ts, DO’s and DONT’S for COVID-19)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
| City Name | Contact Details |
| Ernakulam Regional Office | INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD. # 40/ 8194, 1st Floor, Salih Arcade, Convent Road, Ernakulam – 682035. Tel: 0484 2382991, Mob: 82879 32082, 82879 32114, 82879 32117 |
| IRCTC – Tourism Information & Facilitation Centre | |
| Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station | Near Booking Office, 2nd Entry, Central Railway Station, Power house Road, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 036. Mob: 82879 32095 |
| Kozhikode Railway Station | Near IRCTC Food Plaza, Platform No.1, Kozhikode Railway Station, Kozhikode – 673 001 Mob: 82879 32098 |
| Coimbatore Area Office | # 209, BLDG No.1569, Maruthi Tower, Opp. Govt. Hospital, Trichy Road, Coimbatore – 641018. Mob: 82879 31965 |
| Madurai Railway Station | IRCTC – TIFC & Area office, First floor, New Concourse, Madurai Railway Junction – 625 001. 0452- 2345757, 90031 40714 |
Here’s the confirmed information on the IRCTC “A Journey to Mata Vaishno Devi and Karni Mata Through The Great Wall of India” special tourist train—titled SZBD397—which departed from Kerala in early 2022:
Contents
🚆 Package Overview: “Great Wall of India” Tour (SZBD397)
- Tour Code: SZBD397 — A Journey to Mata Vaishnodevi & Karni Mata Through The Great Wall of India Ex Kerala
- Departure Region: Multiple boarding points across Kerala: Madurai, Tirunelveli, Trivandrum Central, Kollam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargod
- Itinerary (13 Days): Udaipur → Kumbhalgarh (“Great Wall of India”) → Ajmer → Pushkar → Bikaner → Amritsar → Vaishno Devi (Katra) → Goa
- Travel Mode: Bharat Darshan Tourist Train, budget class
- Travel Period: March 12–24, 2025
- Fare: ₹13,600 per person (age 5+; inclusive of GST)
🧭 What’s Currently Available in 2025
- As of mid‑2025, no announcement or repetition of this specific package (SZBD397) has been made by IRCTC for later in the year. It appears to be a one‑time offering in 2025
- IRCTC continues to offer separate train or devotional packages covering Vaishno Devi, Karni Mata (Deshnoke), and other pilgrimage sites, but not always bundled together in this exact sequence.
✅ Other Relevant IRCTC Pilgrimage Packages to Consider
🌄 Vaishno Devi Packages
- 4-night / 5-day Vaishno Devi train tour: ₹8,635 per person, departing Thursdays (from cities like Varanasi, Lucknow, Sultanpur etc.) via train no. 12237/38, includes train, hotel, meals, transport
- Matarani Darshan with Patnitop (7 nights / 8 days): Kerala or other origin travelers via train and deluxe hotels. Fare ranges ~₹15,550–31,350 depending on occupancy
🐀 Karni Mata (Deshnoke) Options
- IRCTC does not currently list a standalone tourist train covering Karni Mata via Deshnoke. However, private travel operators or Delhi–Jammu packages may include day trips to Bikaner/Deshnoke, often on self-arranged buses or flights, which you could combine with Ayurveda packages to Kerala for a full spiritual circuit.
🧳 Suggested Enhancements or Alternatives
If you’re looking to replicate a similar journey now, here’s how you could structure it:
📌 Option A: Split Itinerary (Combine active packages)
- Kerala → Vaishno Devi: Book IRCTC’s Matarani Darshan with Patnitop package (~7 nights/8 days, train + hotel + meals).
- Express onward travel to Bikaner/Deshnoke: Book a flight or regular train to Bikaner, and visit Karni Mata Temple as a day trip.
📌 Option B: Customized Private Tour (Non‑train)
- Engage a private operator or local tour agent to design a combined Kerala → Jammu (Vaishno Devi) → Bikaner (Karni Mata) → Rajasthan circuit by flight, train, or road transport.
- This can be tailored with cultural sightseeing: e.g. Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh (Great Wall), Pushkar, Ajmer—essentially recreating the 2022 itinerary with flexibility and updated timings.
🧾 Summary Table
| Route Component | Duration | Starting Point | Estimated Fare* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZBD397 Tour (2025 only) | 13 days | Kerala | ₹13,600 | Included Great Wall of India, Ajmer, Pushkar, Bikaner, Vaishno Devi |
| Active Vaishno Devi Train Package (IRCTC, 2025) | 4–5 days | Varanasi region | ₹8,635 | Train tour only to Katra for Vaishno Devi; no Karni Mata inclusion |
| Matarani Darshan with Patnitop (IRCTC, 2024 pkg) | 7–8 days | Kerala | ₹15,550–31,350 | Includes Vaishno Devi + Patnitop; departure ex‑Kerala |
* Fares per person; actual 2025 fares may vary slightly due to GST/season.
🔍 Recommended Next Steps
- Check the IRCTC Tourism portal regularly or contact your nearest IRCTC Regional Office in Kerala for updates—if the same or similar combined package (Kerala → Vaishno Devi → Karni Mata via Rajasthan) is revived.
- Consider mixing IRCTC’s Vaishno Devi package with a separate visit to Karni Mata, possibly via flight/train from Delhi or NCR region.
- Explore private customized pilgrimage tours if you prefer flexibility or exact routing (Great Wall of India/Kumbhalgarh, Pushkar, Ajmer, Bikaner, Karni Mata + Vaishno Devi).
Would you like help checking:
- IRCTC’s current active Vaishno Devi train departures from Kerala or nearby?
- Travel logistics and approximate costs to include Karni Mata Temple in your itinerary?
- Comparing travel modes (train vs flight) and total duration or planning stops like Udaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar?
Let me know your preferred duration, travel class, and stops—happy to assist in crafting a personalized pilgrimage route!