Puja Special Trains LTT to Gorakhpur | Puja Special Trains Gorakhpur to LTT
LTT – Gorakhpur – LTT Superfast Weekly Special (4 services)
Train No. 02105 special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 05.15 hrs on 19.10.2025 and 26.10.2025 and will arrive Gorakhpur at 17.15 hrs next day.
Train No. 02106 special will leave Gorakhpur at 03.00 hrs on 21.10.2022 and 28.10.2025 and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 13.15 hrs next day.
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Harda, Itarsi, Rani Kamlapati Station, Bina, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Orai, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj Jn., Gyanpur Road, Banaras, Varanasi, Aunrihar, Mau, Belthara Road, Bhatni, Deoria Sadar.
Composition: one First AC, One AC-2 Tier, Two AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 8 General Second Class including 2 Guard’s Brake Vans.
For detailed timings at the halts of the above special trains, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Passengers are advised to follow covid appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety.
Here’s the most up‑to‑date information (as of July 2025) regarding Puja or festival-special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mumbai and Gorakhpur (GKP):
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🎊 Puja / Festival Special Trains: Mumbai → Gorakhpur (and Return)
• Holi 2025 Specials: 8 Trips
Central Railway ran 8 Holi special trips between LTT and Gorakhpur:
- Train 05326 (LTT → GKP): departed 10:20 hrs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13–24 March 2025, arriving GKP ~20:00 hrs the next day.
- Train 05325 (GKP → LTT): departed 19:00 hrs on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11–22 March 2025, arriving LTT at ~06:50 hrs after two-day journey
These were Holi-specific, not Puja. So far, no Puja‑specific special trains for Mumbai–Gorakhpur have been officially announced.
🚂 Festival Specials & Seasonal Runs
• 02165 LTT → GKP Festival Special
- Train 02165 (Festival Special): runs weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, departs LTT at 06:00, arriving GKP ~11:25 hrs; journey covers ~1713 km
• 02105 Puja Fare Special
- Train 02105 (Puja special fare): departs LTT at 06:03, running to GKP in ~36 hours covering ~1882 km; schedule suggests it is tied to festival periods
These services (02165, 02105) appear in travel portals and may run during festival demand, but official confirmation for Puja 2025 is not yet out.
🧭 Regular Express Trains (Available Year‑Round)
These are reliable daily or frequent trains connecting LTT and GKP:
- Kashi Express (15017/15018): Departs LTT ~06:35; reaches GKP ~19:10 next day; daily service covering ~1707 km in ~36 h 15 m
- Kushinagar Superfast Express (22537/22538): Runs daily; ~30–31 hours journey time between LTT and GKP
- LTT–Gorakhpur Weekly Express (11081/11082): Departs LTT weekly; ~33h 25m journey via Varanasi
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Type & Frequency | Depart (LTT) → Arrive (GKP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTT → GKP | 05326 | Holi special (Mar 2025) | 10:20 → ~20:00 (next day) | Holi only |
| GKP → LTT | 05325 | Holi special (Mar 2025) | 19:00 → ~06:50 (third day) | Holi only |
| LTT → GKP | 02165 | Weekly Festival Special (tentative) | 06:00 → ~11:25 | Unconfirmed for Puja |
| LTT → GKP | 02105 | Puja-fare AC SF Special (tentative) | 06:03 → ~18:00–19:00 | Possibly PUJA-specific |
| LTT → GKP | 15017/15018 | Kashi Express (Regular, daily) | ~06:35 → ~19:10 next day | Reliable daily service |
| LTT → GKP | 22537/22538 | Kushinagar SF Express (Daily) | ~30–31h travel | Superfast via central route |
| LTT → GKP | 11081/11082 | LTT–GKP Weekly Express | Weekly ~33h journey via Varanasi | Good weekly connectivity |
🔍 What You Should Do
- Monitor in August–September 2025 for official announcements of Durga Puja special trains—these are usually listed by Indian Railways 4–6 weeks before the festival.
- If 02165 or 02105 are confirmed for Puja, book quickly, especially in AC classes.
- In the absence of specials, rely on Kashi Express, Kushinagar SF Express, or weekly express 11081—all AC-equipped and dependable.
🧭 Final Note
- There is no confirmed Puja special train yet (LTT–GKP) announced for 2025.
- Holi specials (05326/05325) did operate in March 2025.
- Services 02165 and 02105 appear linked to festival demand, potentially including Puja, but lack official confirmation.
- For sure connectivity, Kashi, Kushinagar, and weekly express options are best available.
Let me know if you’d like assistance checking live seat availability, fare estimates, or booking links when the specials are officially announced!