Train seat availability for all 4 trains that run from Karnal to Vaishno Devi Katra can be found in above table.

Fare for trains from Karnal to Vaishno Devi Katra is Rs 1055 in Second AC (2A), Rs 745 in Third AC (3A), Rs 275 in Sleeper (SL) and Rs 1765 in First AC (1A) in general quota. Tatkal ticket fare and premium tatkal fare in this route starts from Rs 1540 in Second AC (2A), Rs 1105 in Third AC (3A) and Rs 395 in Sleeper (SL).

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. Vaishno Devi Katra has 3 railway stations - Jammu Tawi (JAT), Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Udhampur (UHP).