Kumbh Mela Special Train between Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh
Kumbh Mela Yoga Special Train between Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh (Train No. 09031 / 09032 ) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 09031 / 09032 Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari RishikeshYoga Special
Train No. 09031 Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special train will depart from Ahmedabad w.e.f. Monday, 11th January, 2025 at 10.55 hrs and will reach Yog Nagari Rishikesh at 12.30 hrs. the next day.
Train No. 09032 Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Ahmedabad Special train will depart from Yog Nagari Rishikesh w.e.f. Tuesday, 12th January, 2025 at 14.50 hrs and arrive Ahmedabad at 15.40 hrs. the next day.
The train will halt at Sabarmati BG, Gandhinagar Capital, Kalol, Mahesana, Unjha, Palanpur, Abu Rd, Pindwara, Jawai Bandh, Falna, Rani, Marwar Jn, Sojat Rd, Haripur, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Phulera, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Bandikui, Alwar, Khairthal, Rewari, Pataudi Rd, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantt, Delhi, Delhi Shahdara, Ghaziabad, Naya Ghaziabad, Modinagar, Meerut City, Meerut Cantt, Sakhoti Tanda, Katauli, Muzaffarnagar, Deoband, Tapri, Roorkee and Haridwar stations in both directions.
The train will have Ist AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the verified information regarding the Kumbh Mela special train service between Ahmedabad and Yog Nagari Rishikesh operated during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, tailored for pilgrims traveling to Uttarakhand:
Contents
🚆 Ahmedabad → Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special (Train Nos. 09031 / 09032, “Yoga Special”)
📅 Service Period
- Operated daily from 11 January to at least late February 2025, specifically during the Kumbh Mela timeframe
🕒 Schedule & Journey
- 09031 (Ahmedabad → Yoga Rishikesh):
- Departs Ahmedabad Junction at 10:55 AM
- Arrives Yog Nagari Rishikesh at approx. 12:30 PM the following day
- Covers ~1,224 km over ~25 hours with ~43 halts
- 09032 (Return leg):
- Departs Yog Nagari Rishikesh around 2:50 PM
- Arrives Ahmedabad the next afternoon (~25 hours travel time)
🛋 Coach Classes & Amenities
- Full reserved train with classes including: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), and Second Seating (2S)
🎯 Relevance to Kumbh Mela
- This Yoga Special train was specifically run via Yog Nagari Rishikesh station, catering to pilgrims heading to the sacred convergence and Uttarakhand pilgrimage circuits during the Kumbh Mela period
- Western Railway considered it one of the priority Kumbh Mela special services launched from Gujarat to ensure traffic flow to Prayagraj’s festival zones and associated spiritual destinations.
📋 Summary Table
| Train Nos. | Route | Operated During | Departure (ADI) | Arrival (YNRK) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09031 | Ahmedabad → Yog Nagari Rishikesh | 11 Jan – Late Feb 2025 | 10:55 AM | ~12:30 PM next day | ~25 h | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| 09032 | Yog Nagari Rishikesh → Ahmedabad | Same period | ~14:50 PM | ~15:00 PM next day | ~25 h | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
✅ Travel Notes
- Though seasonal, the service functioned like a regular train via IRCTC booking with full coach reservation.
- Scenic but long journey: Expect ~25 hours in transit, with several intermediate stops.
- Not a short-distance unreserved train—it provides reserved comfort over a long-haul route to Uttarakhand.
- Used primarily during Kumbh, though elements like Yoga tourism connections via Rishikesh make it suitable for spiritual travelers beyond Prayagraj events.
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