ByVistadome Heritage Train (00961 – Valley Queen Spl) Timings, Ticket Price, Route
Note: This Vistadome heritage train currently operates only between Marwar and Khamlighat due to ongoing railway track work.
| Valley Queen Heritage Train Timings | From Marwar Jn: 9:45 AM to Khamlighat: 12:45 PM |
| Valley Queen Heritage Train Ticket Price | For EC (Executive Chair Car) ₹1000/Person |
Note: Senior Citizen concession not allowed for this Train/Quota/Class.
Hop on a beautiful “Valley Queen Heritage Train” Journey and Explore a Different Rajasthan that Nobody Knows.
Get ready to experience a magnificent journey in Rajasthan’s first vistadome heritage train.
Fact: Rajasthan government started this heritage train (Valley Queen heritage train) on October 5, 2023.
The vistadome heritage train runs between Marwar Junction and Khamlighat railway station.
The beautiful heritage train (00961 – Valley Queen Spl) passes through large Aravali valleys, hills, two curvy tunnels (100 years old & 23 meter long) and 170 different bridges.
This vistadome heritage train delights tourists by providing an incredible experience of Rajasthan’s history and natural sites.
Indian railway has added one 360 degree vistadome coach (with panoramic and large side windows) to the train in which 60 passengers can travel at a time.
Interesting Fact: Valley Queen Heritage Train is Rajasthan’s 1st heritage train.
Valley Queen Heritage Train Weekly Schedule
The vistadome heritage train runs five days per week (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun)
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| Day | One-way & return journey timings |
|---|---|
| Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | One Way: 9:45 AM to 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Train Doesn’t Operate |
| Friday | Train Doesn’t Operate |
Vistadome Heritage Train Routes with Timing
Marwar to Khamlighat Route
- Departure from Marwar Junction – 9:45 AM
- Arrival at Phulad – 11:00 AM (15 Minutes halt)
- Departure from Phulad – 11:15 AM
- Arrival at Khamlighat – 12:45 AM
The train rests for three and a half hours and prepare for return journey.
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Khamlighat to Marwar Route
- Departure from Khamlighat Junction – 2:30 PM
- Arrival at Phulad – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes halt)
- Departure from Phulad – 4:15 PM
- Arrival at Marwar – 5:30 PM
Interesting Fact: Valley Queen Heritage Train runs on the track that was laid before India’s independence.
Valley Queen (Vistadome Heritage Train) – Ticket Pricing
The ticket for the heritage train costs ₹1000/person. Indian Railway provides food at Khamlighat station but you need to pay for that separately.
We sat with children, women and other passengers and looked at the picturesque views of the beautiful and enchanting valleys of Goram Ghat.
BJP MP Divya Kumari speaking on her experience about heritage train journey.
आज मारवाड़ जंक्शन से कामलीघाट स्टेशन तक चलने वाली राजस्थान की पहली हेरिटेज ट्रेन "वैली क्वीन" के वर्चुअल उद्घाटन समारोह में सम्मिलित हुई और मारवाड़ जंक्शन से कामली घाट तक ट्रेन में सफ़र का आनन्द लिया।
— Diya Kumari (@KumariDiya) October 5, 2023
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Valley Queen Heritage Train – Features
The one coach of vistadome heritage train offers many unique features to tourists, such as:-
- Seating for 60 passengers
- Fully air-conditioned coach
- Large windows for outside view
- Panoramic glass window for breath-taking outside view
- Beautifully decorated train with Rajasthani culture and art (paintings of elephants, horses and Palki.)
- Heritage train’s design imitates the 150 year old steam engine
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Vistadome Heritage Train Journey – Attractions
The unique vistadome heritage train journey offers several exciting scenic views, flora and fauna of Rajsamand and Pali district.
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You can enjoy below things when traveling from this train.
- Witness the highest waterfall in Rajasthan, Bhil-beri waterfall.
- Experience the majestic 15 km journey of Todgarh Rawali sanctuary.
- When passing through the sanctuary you may see panthers, swamp deer, Asian antelope (Nilgai), etc.
- There is a point during the journey when the train takes a U-turn, it looks mesmerizing to witness that scene.
- Experience the memorable panoramic view of Goram Ghat (Mini Kashmir of Rajasthan.)
- Witness the lush green valleys & Aravalli hills during and after monsoon.
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Marwar to Khamlighat Railway Track – What is so special about it?
The railway track from Marwar to Khamlighat has 143 curves. 13 points have a sharp 16-degree curve.
When the train passes through these curves, it creates a fascinating view of the train.
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Also, the 25 km long section of Khamlighat to Phulad has many natural sites and hills.
When people think of Rajasthan, the first thing that comes to mind is the desert. But this train journey can change your thoughts upside down.
The Meter Gauge Train – Another train to travel on this route
Important: This meter gauge train is not running from Mawli to Marwar Jn route due to broad gauge railway line development work.
On this route, there is a meter gauge train already running from Marwar to Mavli station everyday.
You can also take this passenger train to enjoy the scenic railway route via Goram ghat, Khamli ghat and Phulad. Marwar to Mawli or Goram Ghat train ticket price is ₹65/person.
Here the schedule of this train:
Marwar-Mawli 09695 (Marwar to Goram Ghat Train)
- Departure from Marwar – 8:15 PM
- Arrival at Phulad – 09:35 PM
- Arrival at Goram ghat – 10:17 PM
- Arrival at Khamli ghat – 11:10 PM
Mavli-Marwar 09696 (Goram Ghat Train Time Table)
- Departure from Khamli ghat: 12:50 AM
- Arrival at Goram ghat: 01:39 PM
- Arrival at Phulad – 02:10 PM
- Arrival at Marwar: 03:45 PM
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People Also Asked – FAQ About Rajasthan’s 1st Heritage Train
Q1. What is the Valley Queen Heritage Train?
Valley Queen Heritage Train is Rajasthan’s first heritage train. It runs between Marwar junction to Khamlighat station. The vistadome heritage train has a beautifully decorated vistadome coach to deliver memorable travel experience of Aravali hill & valley.
Q2. How often does the Valley Queen Heritage Train run?
This vistadome heritage train runs five days/week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday). The trains runs on group booking on two days.
Q3. What makes the Valley Queen Heritage Train special?
The heritage train runs on a track that was built before India’s independence. The track covers the breath-taking parts of Aravali hills, tunnels, curvy tracks & bridges. The train journey makes you feel like your are traveling through Darjeeling or Kashmir, especially in monsoon.
Q4. What is the ticket price to travel in Valley Queen Heritage Train?
Ticket for one person costs ₹1000 in this vistadome heritage train. Railway provides food at Khamlighat station that you can get by paying separately.
