About Ghumo
Ghumo is a free, fast, and modern web app for Indian Railways travellers. We bring together real-time train data in one clean, mobile-first interface β no clutter, no registration required.
π― What We Offer
Check real-time CNF/RAC/WL status for all classes β Sleeper (SL), 3AC, 3E, 2AC, 1AC, CC, EC, 2S β across General, Tatkal, and Premium Tatkal quotas. Data sourced directly from Indian Railways (IRCTC).
View seat availability across the next 15 days at a glance for any train, broken down by class and quota. Quickly find the best date to travel without checking one date at a time.
Quick-book any available class and quota in a single tap β Ghumo opens the official booking page with your train, date, class and quota pre-selected, so you skip re-entering your search. A pre-flight check confirms the slot is open before the booking page launches.
Tatkal/Premium Tatkal cells show a π when bookings aren't open yet, and a "Opens in N min β pre-book now" prompt during the last 10 minutes before the 10:00 IST (AC) / 11:00 IST (non-AC) window opens β so you're already on the booking page when the slot goes live.
Every train gets a smart score based on seat availability, class options, journey time, and departure convenience. Waitlisted tickets show confirmation probability badges β Likely, Maybe, or Unlikely β so you can book with confidence.
When direct trains are full or unavailable, Ghumo can surface practical backup options using nearby stations, date shifts, and split journeys. This makes it easier to find workable confirmations without manually trying every station/date combination yourself.
See estimated fares for every class even before checking availability. Ghumo calculates missing fares using known class ratios, so you can compare costs across trains instantly. Tatkal fares include the official surcharge.
Instantly check your PNR booking status with coach position, berth details, and waitlist movement β no login needed. Optional auto re-check alerts you when your status changes (e.g. WL β CNF or chart prepared).
Track any running train in real time with GPS-based positioning, current platform numbers, delay information, and estimated arrival times at upcoming stations.
Once the chart is prepared, see exactly which berths are vacant in each coach β perfect for upgrading after boarding or claiming a better seat in your class.
Get coach-position guidance for major boarding stations (which platform end, overbridge tips, etc.) β so you board at the right spot and don't sprint with your luggage.
Tap any train to open a unified modal with the full station-by-station route timeline, the 15-day availability grid for every class & quota, and a complete fare card β without leaving the search results.
Beyond the standard GN / TQ / PT, you can opt-in to track special quotas β Ladies (LD), Senior Citizen (SS), Handicapped (HO), Defence (DF), Duty Pass (DP), Foreign Tourist (FT), Yuva (YU), Parliament (PH).
Switch between card view (detailed availability per train) and table view (spreadsheet-style comparison across all trains and classes β with booking links in every cell). On mobile, the table features a sticky train column and smooth horizontal scrolling.
Find stations and trains instantly with intelligent search β type a station name, code, or train number and get suggestions as you type. Includes city-name shortcuts (delhi, mumbai, kolkataβ¦).
Filter trains by class (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC, 2S), availability status, and departure time of day. Sort by smart score, departure, arrival, duration, or train number.
Don't know what to search? Browse our full directory β All Trains by origin, All Routes between stations, and per-station landing pages with the trains running through each junction.
Choose from 8 handcrafted themes β Pastel Bento, Ocean Blue, Forest Green, Midnight, IRCTC Classic, Red, Monochrome, and Dark. Your preference is remembered across sessions.
Read every page in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, or any of 100+ Google-Translate-supported languages β your choice is remembered across sub-pages.
Quickly re-run past searches without re-typing. Your recent routes are saved locally on your device for fast access.
Built for phones first with a bottom navigation bar, optimised touch targets, and a native app feel. Install as a Progressive Web App on your home screen for instant access β works offline for cached data.
π§° Dedicated Tools & Guides
Each major feature also has its own SEO-friendly landing page so you can deep-link, share, or bookmark them:
- Seat Availability β class- & quota-wise live status across 15 days.
- PNR Status β instant ticket status with auto re-check.
- Live Train Status β GPS tracking with platform & delay info.
- Live Chart / Vacancy β coach-wise vacant berths after charting.
- Train Schedule β full station-by-station route & timings.
- Train Fares β class-wise fare lookup with Tatkal surcharge.
- Waitlist Prediction β confirmation probability for WL tickets (PNR lookup or manual).
- Smart Train Ranking β best-train-first ordering on every route.
- Alternate Routes β route-level suggestions using nearby stations, date shifts and split journeys when direct trains are full.
- Premium Tatkal Calculator β estimate dynamic surge fare, surcharge & timing for PT bookings.
- Coach Position β find your coach on the platform before the train arrives.
- All Trains Directory Β· All Routes Directory Β· All Tools
And five evergreen guides covering the things people most often Google about Indian Railways:
- Tatkal Booking Guide
- Waitlist Types Explained (GNWL, RLWL, PQWL, TQWL, RSWL, RACβ¦)
- Train Classes Explained (1A, 2A, 3A, SL, CC, EC, 2S, 3Eβ¦)
- IRCTC Quotas Explained (GN, TQ, PT, LD, HO, SS, DFβ¦)
- Cancellation & Refund Rules
- Frequently Asked Questions
β‘ How It Works
Ghumo fetches data in real time from Indian Railways' official systems. When you search for trains between two stations, we return live availability, fares, running days, and class options instantly. Each train is scored using a smart algorithm that weighs seat availability, class diversity, journey duration, and departure timing β so the best options appear first. And when direct trains are weak or unavailable, Alternate Routes expands the search to nearby stations, date shifts, and split journeys so you can still find practical options.
π± Works Everywhere
Ghumo is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Install it on your phone's home screen for an app-like experience with a bottom navigation bar, offline support, and instant loading. Works seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
π Your Privacy
We don't require registration and don't store your search history or PNR numbers. Read our full Privacy Policy.
βοΈ Disclaimer
Ghumo is an independent project and is not affiliated with Indian Railways, IRCTC, or the Ministry of Railways. All train data is sourced from publicly available Indian Railways systems. We provide this data as-is and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy.
π§ Contact
Questions, feedback, or partnership enquiries? Email us at [email protected].