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Indian Railways has introduced a special tour package for passengers going on a spiritual journey to Vaishno Devi. With this initiative, the Railways aim to provide an affordable opportunity to devotees to seek the blessings of Mata Vaishno. Bharat Gaurav Tourism Train, which will run for seven nights and eight days, will start its journey on June 25, 2023.
The Bharat Gaurav tourism train will start from Kolkata Railway Station on June 25 and run till July 2. The train will stop at various stations including Kharagpur Junction, Tata, Muri, Ranchi, Bokaro Steel City, Chandrapur, Gomah Junction, Hazaribagh Road, Koderma, Gaya, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction.
With Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, you can explore many remarkable destinations. Experience the divine aura of Katra-Vaishno Devi Temple, witness the architectural splendor of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Triveni Ghat. In Haridwar, you can visit the holy Bharat Mata Devi Temple and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
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A total of 790 passengers can sit on the Bharat Gaurav tourist train. It offers three class options: Economy Class with 580 seats, Standard Class with 150 seats, and Comfort Class with 60 seats.
Book your tickets in economy class, starting from Rs 13,680 per passenger, for the Bharat Gaurav train launch. The fare for Standard and Comfort class is Rs 21,890 and Rs 23,990 per passenger respectively.
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The Bharat Gaurav tourism train is a part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and Dekho Apna Desh initiatives, aimed at promoting domestic tourism. As part of the scheme, the national transporter offers a 33% promotion on rail tours. Tour packages include comprehensive facilities such as meals, travel insurance, the presence of a dedicated tour manager, comfortable accommodations, and onboard security.
Visit IRCTC official website www.irctctourism.com to book tickets. In case of any difficulty, you can also make a reservation by dialing 8595904082 or 8595904077. The railway authority will confirm the seating arrangement a week before the departure of the train, thereby ensuring a hassle-free journey.
