Katha Date & Timing

Saturday 10-Oct-26 - 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sunday 11-Oct-2026 to Tuesday 20-Oct-2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday 23-Oct-2026 - 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Katha Journey

10-10-2026
Day 1

Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu

Time : 04:00 PM to 06:30 PM

11-10-2026
Day 2

Kalady, Kerala

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

12-10-2026
Day 3

Shringeri, Karnataka

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

13-10-2026
Day 4

Hampi, Karnataka

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

14-10-2026
Day 5

Tuljapur, Maharastra

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

15-10-2026
Day 6

Omkareshwar Jyotirling, Madhya Pradesh

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

16-10-2026
Day 7

Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

17-10-2026
Day 8

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

18-10-2026
Day 9

Kurukshetra, Haryana

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

19-10-2026
Day 10

Wagha Borger, Punjab

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

20-10-2026
Day 11

Ragunath Mandir, Jammu

Time : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

21-10-2026
Day 12

Rishikesh, Uttrakhand

Time : NA

22-10-2026
Day 13

Sonprayag, Uttrakhand

Time : NA

23-10-2026
Day 14

Kedarnath Jyotirling, Uttrakhand

Time : 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

24-10-2026
Day 15

Board train from Rishikesh for Delhi

Time : NA

25-10-2026
Day 16

Train Reaches New Delhi

Time : 4:00 AM

Katha Language & Broadcasting

The Katha will be broadcast live in Hindi language by Chitrakootdham Talgajarda YouTube Channel and Aastha Satellite Channel.

Transportation

The nearest Airport to Katha Locations are given below

Katha Date Katha Location Airport Distance
10.10.26 Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Trivandrum 90 Kms
11.10.26 Kalady, Kerela Calicut 36 Kms
12.10.26 Sringeri, Karnataka Mangalore 105 Kms
13.10.26 Hampi, Karnataka Hubballi 145 Kms
14.10.26 Tuljapur, Maharashtra Solapur 50 Kms
15.10.26 Omkareshwar Jyotirling, Madhya Pradesh Indore 85 Kms
16.10.26 Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh Gwalior 100 Kms
17.10.26 Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Agra 60 Kms
18.10.26 Kurukshetra, Haryana Chandigarh 95 Kms
19.10.26 Wagah Border, Amritsar, Punjab Amritsar 35 Kms
20.10.26 Raghunath Mandir, Jammu Jammu 8 kms
23.10.26 Kedarnath Jyotirling, Uttarakhand Dehradun 250 Kms

Katha Route Map & Self-Payment Based Travel Service Provider Contact Details

This Katha covers 2 Jyotirling and 10 other places

Following Travel Agents may be contacted directly by the shrotas for hiring vehicle on self payment basis

Haridwar/Dehradun
Konarch Travels
Mobile No. 9627055555, 9837838008

Varanasi
Rameshji Bhai Sahani
Mobile No. 9839518977, 7267091895

Rameshwaram / Madurai
Arvind Bhai
Mobile No. 7010299093

Indore
Harish Bhai
Mobile No. 9826027246

To book train or flight ticket, attendees may contact the following travel agent for booking:-

Blue Chip Service, Udaipur
Mobile: 9414290020, 9829042241

To book full package travel service for this katha, Attendees may contact the following travel service provider for booking:-

Garuda Travel Company, Rajkot
Ms. Gauri Makwana
Mobile:7818064688, e-mail: travel.with.garudatravels@gmail.com

To book Helicopter / Charter travel service for this katha, Attendees may contact the following travel service provider for booking:-

Aim Infra build company private limited
Mobile:9817479928

Note: Helicopter and charter services are booked strictly at the Attendee's own risk and responsibility.

Prabhu Prasad

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served to all Ram Katha Guests every day. All Shrotas are requested to have Prasad.

Climate

According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature during Katha is likely to be 40°C and the minimum temperature is 5°C. Attendees are requested to plan carefully to ensure their health & safety. Keep woolen clothes like jackets, blankets, shawls etc. Please bring your regular medicines with you.

Katha Detailed Information

There are two options to attend the Bharat Swastik Yatra Ramkatha:

Those who want to travel by their own facilities & make all arrangements themselves. :

Attendees Travelling by Special train on “Direct Payment by Attendees Basis”:

“Param Avyavastha ka naam hi Parmatma hai.”

Please be advised that this Katha will be held with basic & significantly more limited facilities and arrangements than those of standard Kathas.

Participation in Katha is recommended only for those who are physically fit, experienced in long-term travel, and able to remain comfortable and positive under challenging circumstances.

A special train has been arranged for the attendees on “Direct Payment by Attendees Basis”. This facility is only for those attendees who want to join the Katha on "all destinations" on this particular train at their own expense. The organizer reserves the sole right to confirm the booking of attendees. Terms and Conditions apply.

  • By registering, participants confirm that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of this trip and voluntarily accept all associated risks.
  • A confirmed ticket is valid for single attendee only, and is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-redeemable.
  • Train timings will be strictly followed. If an attendee misses the train, they will have to make their own arrangements to reach the next destination.
  • Only first aid medical service is available on the train. Attendees undertaking the train journey must prioritize their health to avoid any medical emergencies, as access to healthcare may be limited.
  • Elder Attendees are requested to enjoy katha by watching it live on Chitrakutdham Talgajarda YouTube & Astha Satellite channel.
  • Walking on the railway tracks is strictly prohibited. Violators will be deboarded immediately and denied permission to board the train again.

Complete and detailed information regarding this train can be found below:

  1. On travel days, the train will reach the respective destination stations between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
  2. This train will depart from Kanyakumari on 10.10.2026 at 09:00 PM & post katha final destination will be Delhi. For final leg, the train will depart from Rishikesh on 24.10.2026 at 7:00 PM and reach Delhi on 25.10.2026 at 4:00 AM, traveling via Haridwar, Roorkee, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, and Ghaziabad.
  3. Travel cost by train for Bharat Swastik Yatra Ramkatha Part-1 (Per person above the age of 5 years) will be:
    • 1st AC – ₹ 1,75,000 Per Person
    • 2nd AC – ₹ 1,25,000 Per Person
    • 3rd AC – ₹ 85,000 Per Person

    (Note-Age calculation will be considered as on date 10.10.2026)

    Tour Price includes:

    • Travel aboard the Bharat Gaurav Special Train, featuring accommodations in AC I, AC II, or AC III tier, based on the attendee's booking confirmation.
    • Overnight stays: Will be provided in air-conditioned hotels on a double-occupancy basis.
    • Wash & Change Facilities:Will be provided for 2 to 3 hours only, in AC hotels on a double-occupancy basis. (Note: In remote locations with limited hotel availability, 3 to 4 attendees may need to share a room).
    • All meals served on board the train will be Vegetarian, in accordance with the itinerary.
    • AC buses will be provided at each destination for all itinerary-based travel, including transfers from the railway station to the hotel (for night stays or wash-and-change), transportation to the Katha Pandal and meal venues, Travel for local Darshan and return drop-off at the railway station.
    • Travel insurance for the passengers will be provided.
    • While adequate security arrangements for your luggage will be provided, we kindly request that you do not bring valuables or jewellery. Please carry minimal cash and rely on digital payments whenever possible. Should you choose to bring valuables, please understand it is entirely at your own risk, as the organizers will not be liable for any loss or theft.
    • All applicable Taxes.

    Package Exclusions:

    • Sonprayag to Kedarnath & Return Travel: This round-trip is not covered by the package. Attendees must independently manage this leg of the journey and pay the transport providers directly.
    • Guests are free to undertake the journey between Sonprayag to Kedarnath and return using their preferred mode of transport—whether by palki, pony, helicopter, or on foot. All such travel arrangements are strictly at the guest's own expense.
    • Monument entry charges
    • Boating, adventure sports etc
    • Meals are preset and a choice of menu is not available.
    • Any room service will be chargeable.
    • Cost of sightseeing, entrance and local guides etc.
    • All kind of tips to drivers, waiters, guides, representative etc.
    • Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by IRCTC.
    • Anything not included in the inclusions.
    • Attendees requiring a separate vehicle, single-occupancy accommodation, or have any special requirements must organize and pay for these independently.

    The other features of this train are:-

    • Unarmed Security guard in each passenger coaches.
    • CCTV cameras in common areas.
    • Provision of Linen.
    • Cleaning of coaches and sanitization.
  4. For travelling on this special train, please register with your complete details on our website https://ramkatharegistration.in. Please note that this registration does not guarantee a confirmed booking.
  5. Bank details for depositing the full amount and the confirmation link will be sent exclusively by the official whatsapp & email accounts of Santkripa Sanatan Sansthan.
    • WhatsApp: +15553022236
    • Email: ramkathareg@gmail.com
    Please do not make any payments until you have received these details from the exact accounts listed above. Beware of scams and do not respond to messages from any other numbers or email addresses.
  6. Please ensure to include the registration number provided by Santkripa Sanatan Sansthan in the 'Remarks' section of the bank; otherwise, the ticket will not be confirmed.
  7. Train ticket and journey will be confirmed only after 100% advance amount is credited to the bank account details sent by Santkripa Sanatan Sansthan.
  8. Registrants who are not selected for the journey are kindly requested not to call the organizers to seek inclusion. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us virtually by watching the live broadcast on the Chitrakutdham Talgajarda YouTube channel and Aastha Satellite Channel.
  9. Attendees who have not been selected for the journey are requested not to be misled or fall prey to any false assurances. They are advised not to deposit or transfer any amount to anyone under any circumstances, even if they receive promises or assurances regarding their selection or participation in the journey by anyone.

Important Instructions

  • We wish to inform that we are not a travel agency. This train has been chartered purely out of love and respect for the devotees' convenience. Knowing that long road journeys can be exhausting, this arrangement has been made so you can travel safely and comfortably to listen to the Katha. This is a completely non-commercial initiative with no profit motive—it is an offering made entirely in the spirit of service (Seva) and mutual support.
  • Expectations & Responsibility: Attendees are requested not to view this as a commercial or luxury service. While every effort will be made to ensure a pleasant journey, the organizers will not be held responsible for any unforeseen inconveniences during the trip.
  • Tickets are strictly non-transferable. If a passenger allows another person to travel on a ticket issued in their name or attempts to transfer their berth to someone else, the ticket will be cancelled immediately. Furthermore, penalties and legal action may be initiated against all individuals involved, as per railway regulations. For security reasons and compliance with the law, please strictly refrain from this practice under all circumstances.
  • During the journey, attendees must keep all their luggage on the train. Please carry only a small shoulder bag containing essential daily-use items such as necessary clothes, a charger, money, a purse, and other essential belongings.
  • There is no facility for washing clothes during the journey. We therefore recommend carrying a sufficiently large suitcase or travel bag with enough clothing for the entire journey to be kept in the train.
  • The organizers assume no responsibility or liability for any accidents, injuries, or losses that may occur during the trip. All attendees participate in this journey entirely at their own risk.
  • Package inclusions and regulatory conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

Day Wise Schedule

  • Reach Kanyakumari.
  • Collect your ID card from Katha Pandal registration counter located at Vivekanand Kendra Campus, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
  • Check-in to Hotel in Kanyakumari.
  • Dinner: At Katha Pandal, Vivekanand Kendra Campus, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
  • Night Stay - At Hotel in Kanyakumari (For 1 Night).
  • Breakfast: At Hotel, Kanyakumari (06:00 AM to 08:00 AM).
  • Check out from Hotel & reach Kanyakumari railway station by 09:00 AM.
  • Board the train with your luggage.
  • Attend inaugural ceremony at Kanyakumari railway station at 11:00 AM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal, Kanyakumari (From 12:00 Noon).
  • Visit Kanyakumari after lunch.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Kanyakumari 04:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
  • Dinner: At Katha Pandal.
  • All guests will depart to Kanyakumari Railway station and board the train.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Kanyakumari (CAPE) Railway station at 08:00 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 09:00 PM.
  • Overnight journey to Ernakulam (ERS)
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Ernakulam (ERS) at 5:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 8:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 08:00 AM to Kalady (40 Kms 1Hr Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Kalady 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 07:00 PM to Ernakulam (40 Kms 1Hr Journey).
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Ernakulam Station (ERS) at 08:30 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Train Departure Time: 09:00 PM.
  • Overnight journey for Udupi Station (UD).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Udupi (UD) at 5:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 7:30 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 07:30 AM to Sringeri (80 Kms 2Hr Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Sringeri 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 05:00 PM to Udupi (80 Kms 2Hr Journey).
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Udupi Station (UD) at 07:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 08:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Hosapete Station (HPT).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Hosapete (HPT) at 6:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 8:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 09:00 AM to Hampi (10 Kms 20 Min Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Hampi 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 06:00 PM to Hosapete (10 Kms 20 Min Journey).
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Hosapete Station (HPT) 08:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 09:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Solapur Station (SUR).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Solapur (SUR) at 6:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 8:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 08:00 AM to Tuljapur (56 Kms 1Hr Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Tuljapur 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 02:00 PM to Solapur (56 Kms 1Hr Journey).
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Solapur Station (SUR) at 03:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 04:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Khandwa Station (KNW).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Khandwa (KNW) at 5:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 7:30 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 07:30 AM to Omkareshwar (70 Kms 2Hr Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Omkareshwar 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • After Omkareshwar darshan, Guest will depart by Bus at 05:00 PM to Khandwa (70 Kms 2Hr Journey).
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Khandwa Station (KNW) at 07:00 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 07:30 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Jhansi (VGLJ)
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Jhansi (VGLJ) railway station at 6:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 8:30 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 09:00 AM to Jhansi (4 Kms 15 Min Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Jhansi 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 02:00 PM to Orcha Ramraja Temple (18 Kms 40 Mins Journey) and come back to Jhansi Station till 8:00 PM.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Jhansi (VGLJ) Railway station at 08:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 10:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Mathura Junction Railway Station (MTJ).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Mathura Junction (MTJ) Railway Station at 4:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 09:00 AM to Mathura (4 Kms 15 Min Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Mathura 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest may visit krishna Janm Bhumi and come back to Mathura Station till 8:00 PM.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Mathura Junction (MTJ) at 08:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 10:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Kurukshetra Junction Station (KKDE).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Kurukshetra Junction (KKDE) at 4:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 09:00 AM to Kurukshetra (4 Kms 15 Min Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Kurukshetra 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • After visiting Kurukshetra, Guest will depart by Bus to Kurukshetra Station at 3:00 PM.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Kurukshetra Junction (KKDE) at 03:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 4:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Arrived at Amritsar Junction Station (ASR) at 9:00 PM.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 09:00 PM to Amrutsar.
  • Night Stay: At Hotel in Amritsar (1 Night Stay).
  • Checkout: From Hotel at 8:00 AM after breakfast at Hotel.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 08:30 AM to Wagah Border (30 Kms 1 Hr. Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Wagah Border 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • After visiting Golden Temple Amritsar & Wagah Border Guest will depart by Bus for Amritsar Junction (ASR) Station at 7:30 PM.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Amritsar Junction (ASR) at 08:30 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Train Departure Time: 10:00 PM.
  • Overnight journey for Jammu Tavi Station (JAT).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Jammu Tavi (JAT) at 4:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 09:00 AM to Raghunath Mandir, Jammu (3 Kms 15 Min Journey).
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Raghunath Temple, Jammu 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guest will visit Ragunath Temple and reached to Jammu Tavi Station at 6:00 PM.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Jammu Tavi (JAT) at 06:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 7:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Yog Nagari Rishikesh Station (YNRK).
  • Train Arrival Station & Time: Yog Nagari Rishikesh Station (YNRK) at 6:00 AM.
  • Wash & Change: In Hotel (6:00 AM to 8:00 AM) Checkout hotel after breakfast.
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 08:00 AM to Son Prayag (204 Kms 7 Hrs. Journey).
  • Lunch: Enroute.
  • Check in: Hotel at Son Prayag.
  • Dinner: In Hotel at 08:30 PM.
  • Night Stay: At Hotel in Son Prayag (1 Night Stay).
  • Checkout: From Hotel at 8:00 AM after breakfast at Hotel.
  • Lunch: Lunch Packets will be provided at the time of breakfast (Limited).
  • Guests are free to undertake the journey from Sonprayag to Kedarnath according to their personal preference, choosing to travel by Palki, Pony, on foot, or Helicopter, entirely at their own expense.
  • Arrival at Kedarnath and Lunch at Kath Pandal.
  • Check in: In Hotel at Kedarnath.
  • Dinner: At Katha Pandal.
  • Night Stay: At Hotel in Kedarnath (1 Night Stay).
  • Checkout: From Hotel at 8:00 AM.
  • Breakfast: At Katha Pandal.
  • Katha Place & Timing: Kedarnath 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
  • Lunch: At Katha Pandal.
  • Guests are free to undertake the journey from Kedarnath to Sonprayag according to their personal preference, choosing to travel by Palki, Pony, on foot, or Helicopter, entirely at their own expense.
  • Dinner: At Suitable Place enroute.
  • Arrival at Sonprayag.
  • Check in: In Hotel at Sonprayag.
  • Night Stay: At Hotel in Sonprayag (1 Night Stay).
  • Checkout: From Hotel after breakfast (from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM).
  • Guest will depart by Bus at 08:00 AM to Rishikesh (204 Kms 7 Hrs. Min Journey).
  • Lunch: Enroute at suitable palace.
  • Arrival at Rishikesh Railway Station.
  • Train Boarding Station & Time: Yognagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 06:30 PM.
  • Train Departure Time: 7:00 PM.
  • Dinner: In Train.
  • Overnight journey for Delhi Safdarjung Station (DSJ).
  • Train Arrival Station: Delhi Safdarjung (DSJ).
  • Train Arrival Date & Time: 25.10.2026 4:00 AM.
  • Breakfast: In Train.
  • Tour end.