Kota Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express 19803 train schedule

Kota Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express starts from Kota Jn (KOTA) at 14:30, reaches Mathura Jn (MTJ) at 19:55, New Delhi (NDLS) at 23:00, Rohtak Jn (ROK) at 01:05, Ludhiana Jn (LDH) at 07:00, Jalandhar Cant (JRC) at 08:10, Jammu Tawi (JAT) at 13:00 and Udhampur (UHP) at 14:05. It arrives at Vaishno Devi Katra on second day at 15:20. It stops at 28 stations in its route between Kota Jn and Vaishno Devi Katra. Passengers use 19803 Kota Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express to travel mostly from Kota to Vaishno Devi Katra, Kota to Mathura Jn, Mathura Jn to Vaishno Devi Katra, Kota to Jammu Tawi and Kota to Ludhiana.

Kota Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 1 second ac coach, 7 sleeper coaches, 4 third ac coaches and 6 second seating unreserved coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GS--GS--GS--S7--S6--S5--S4--S3--S2--S1--B4--B3--B2--B1--A1--GS--GS--GS--SLR

Kota in Rajasthan is situated at the center of the South-eastern area of the state, and along the bank of Chambal River. Being located in the desert land, the city experiences warm weather throughout the summer and mild cold in the winter. The colorful city is well known for the vast history and culture of Rajput's and their heritage. It has fascinated several visitors and tourists from all over the world because of its attractive tourist spots. Kota is also known as the coaching-schools capital of India popular mainly for IIT & Medical entrance exams coaching. Every year more than one lakh students arrive in Kota to undertake coaching. Nearly one fifth of the students who arrive are girls. Kota is also known for its Kota Doria (Thread). It is used for making traditional fabric or muslin famously known as 'Masuria Malmal' and is highly recommended for the sarees. People of Kota usually love quick snacks and is also famous for it. Kota Kachoris are the most popular food snacks and these come in various flavors and stuffing like Pyaj Kachori, Dal Kachori, Aloo Kachori, Mawa Kachori, Kadi Kachori and much more. This spicy dish when served with Pudina or Imli chutney make a perfect pack of delicious tea time snack. It is also one of the most served meals in the mess of the Hostel, Girls and Boys PG in Kota. The city is well connected with neighboring cities and districts and with major cities outside the state via roads. Kota Airport has had no scheduled services operating since 1999. The nearest international airport is Jaipur International Airport situated 250 km away from Kota.

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.