12331 - Himgiri Express

The Himgiri Express 12331 is a superfast train operated by the Eastern Railways of the Indian Railways. The train connects the two important cities of India—Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Kashmir. This train operates thrice a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Timing and Distance

The Himgiri Express 12331 departs Howrah Junction at 23:55 PM and arrives at Jammu Tawi at 12:30 PM after 36 hours and 40 minutes. During the journey,the train covers a distance of 2021 kms.

Major Stations along the Route

During the journey, the Himgiri Express traverses through six different states of India including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

There are total of 32 stations at which the train stops. However, there are several small cities where the train stops as well, and some of the major stations along the route are:

• Chittaranjan
• Jasidih Junction
• Patna Saheb
• Patna Junction
• Buxar
• Varanasi Junction
• Bareilly Junction
• Moradabad Junction
• Ambala Cantt. Junction
• Ludhiana Junction
• Pathankot Cantt.

Average Ticket Prices

The average cost of an adult ticket on this train is:

• First AC approximately INR 4,970
• Second AC around INR 2,880
• Third AC roughly INR 1,970
• Sleeper Class about INR 750

The tatkal facility is also available for this train. Tatkal fares are:

• First AC approximately INR 4,970
• Second AC roughly INR 3,400
• Third AC around INR 2,385
• Sleeper Class about INR 950

Facilities Onboard

For the comfort of passengers, the train features a pantry car that ensures quality food and beverages for the travelers. Additional services offered onboard are sleeping arrangements, mobile/laptop charging points and reading lights.

Important Passenger Information

As the train traverses through several beautiful locations, it is a famous train among tourists. During the summer holidays and festival seasons, the train is full of tourists from various states heading to Kashmir. Thus, it is advisable to book your tickets at least 60 days in advance during these times.

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