Planning to head home for Chhath Pooja?
Train ticket bookings for Chhath Pooja travel (from 27th October onward) are now OPEN.
Whether you’re returning to your hometown, visiting family, or experiencing the grandeur of Chhath celebrations in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, this is the right time to book your train tickets to avoid the festive season rush.
🌅 Why Chhath Pooja Is a Peak Travel Season
In 2025, Chhath Pooja falls on Monday, 27th October, just a week after Diwali. This creates back-to-back festive holidays, making it one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Chhath is celebrated with unmatched devotion across Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, with millions of devotees travelling home to participate in rituals on the ghats.
🚨 Train seats get booked weeks in advance, so planning early is the only way to secure your journey hassle-free.
Book train tickets on Paytm.
🚄 Benefits of Booking Your Chhath Train Tickets Early
- Get assured train tickets before waitlists start piling up
- Choose your preferred train & class without compromise
- Travel stress-free with family and friends
- Avoid last-minute Tatkal bookings and uncertainty
- Sync your journey with festive shopping, hotel stays & family plans
🪔 Top Destinations for Chhath Pooja Travel in India
If you’re looking to celebrate Chhath at its most authentic and vibrant, here are the top places where the festival comes alive:
- Patna, Bihar – The ghats of the Ganga come alive with lakhs of devotees offering prayers at sunrise and sunset.
- Arrah & Bhagalpur, Bihar – Known for their grand celebrations and vibrant atmosphere during Chhath.
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – Witness soulful Chhath rituals along the ghats with mesmerising chants and lamps.
- Ranchi, Jharkhand – Thousands gather near lakes and water bodies for the holy rituals.
- Delhi & NCR – With a large population from Bihar & UP, the Yamuna ghats and local water bodies turn into hubs of celebration.
📲 How to Book Chhath Pooja Train Tickets on Paytm
Booking your Chhath travel tickets is quick and seamless on Paytm:
- Open the Paytm App
- Go to the Train Tickets section
- Enter origin, destination & travel date (27th October onward)
- Choose your preferred train, timing & class
- Fill in passenger details & pay securely
🎟️ Your e-ticket will be instantly available on Paytm & email.
🚨 Extra Coaches & Festival Special Trains
To meet the massive travel demand during Chhath Pooja, Indian Railways usually adds extra coaches and announces special festival trains on high-demand routes such as:
- Delhi → Patna / Muzaffarpur / Gaya
- Mumbai → Patna / Darbhanga
- Kolkata → Patna / Ranchi
- Lucknow → Patna / Ara
👉 Keep an eye on:
- IRCTC announcements
- Tatkal quota openings
- Updates via Paytm Travel notifications
🎒 Quick Travel Tips for Chhath
- Book early to secure lower berths for kids & elderly
- Carry a soft copy of tickets & ID at all time
- Reach the station well in advance due to the festive rush
- Keep snacks, water, medicines & essentials handy
- Pack your traditional festive outfits for rituals & family gatherings
Final Word: Travel Stress-Free for Chhath Pooja
Chhath Pooja is not just a festival – it’s an emotion of devotion, family togetherness, and community celebrations. Don’t let travel stress spoil your festive spirit.
✅ Train bookings for Chhath Pooja (27th October onward) are now OPEN
🎟️ Book on Paytm today for assured train tickets, smooth travel & a joyous celebration with your loved ones.
👉 Don’t wait – reserve your seats now and celebrate Chhath Pooja with complete peace of mind!
Book train tickets on Paytm.
