Amarnath Exp 15098 Train Schedule

AMARNATH EXP (15098) runs from Vaishno Devi Katra to Bhagalpur. It departs from Jammu Tawi station (JAT) at 22:45 from platform 3 and arrives at Bhagalpur station (BGP) at 09:55 on platform 1,4. AMARNATH EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 1780 km between Vaishno Devi Katra and Bhagalpur. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 37.083333333333336 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday. Final chart for AMARNATH EXP is prepared at Vaishno Devi Katra usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

AMARNATH EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 2 second ac coaches, 1 first ac coach, 8 third ac coaches, 1 pantry car coach, 4 sleeper coaches and 4 second seating unreserved coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--EOG--A2--A1--H1--B8--B7--B6--B5--B4--B3--B2--B1--PC--S4--S3--S2--S1--GS--GS--GS--GS--SLR

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.

Bhagalpur is a city of historical importance on the southern banks of the river Ganges in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the 3rd largest city of Bihar and is among the oldest cities in Bihar and is famous for housing the 1st lady doctor in South Asia, Kadambini. It derives its name from 'Bhagduttpuram', which translates as 'City of Good Luck'. Bhagalpur is one of the prime Buddhist destinations in India. Known as Silk City, and famous all over India for its Tussar Silk & Bhagalpuri Saree. Tourist attractions in Bhagalpur, which are great places to visit, are Ancient. Vikramsila University, Ghuran Peer Baba, Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir, Mandar Hills. Bhagalpur can be visited in summer, monsoon or winter. One of the major tourist attraction is Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary which is famous for Gangetic dolphins, locally called as sonse. The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary was established to protect the endangered Gangetic dolphins. The nearest airport from Bhagalpur is Patna airport (PAT) which is 183 km away.