Spiritual Train Journey: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has announced the launch of a special 18-day spiritual journey through Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train.

Jagannath Puri

IRCTC Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train Package: If you've been waiting for a long-awaited religious trip that allows you to visit the country's major pilgrimage sites in a single trip, this opportunity could be special for you. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has announced the launch of a special 18-day spiritual journey via the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train. The train will depart from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station on September 3rd.

These places will be visited

During this journey, pilgrims will be taken to the three holy shrines, 11 Jyotirlingas, and numerous historical and cultural sites. The fully air-conditioned Bharat Gaurav Deluxe train has been designed for comfortable long-distance travel. The train offers First AC, Second AC, and Third AC classes. Passengers will be provided with a modern kitchen, two restaurants, sensor-based washrooms, shower cubicles, electronic foot massagers, CCTV surveillance, and security personnel in every coach.

The journey begins from Varanasi

The journey will begin in Varanasi, where devotees will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the banks of the Ganges. They will then be taken to Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The train will then reach Puri in Odisha, where they will be offered a tour of the Jagannath Temple and Puri Beach. The journey will then proceed to South India. Devotees will visit the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga and then proceed to Rameswaram, where, in addition to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi and Vibhishana Temples are also part of the itinerary.

In Maharashtra, devotees will be offered darshan of Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas, along with a tour of the famous Kailash Caves in Ellora and the Panchavati region of Nashik. In Gujarat, the Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka, and Somnath Temple will be major attractions. Following this, devotees will visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar in Ujjain. The journey will conclude on the 18th day by returning to Delhi.

How much is the rent?

IRCTC has made available packages in different categories for the passengers.

First AC

Single share: Rs 2,21,955
Double share: Rs 1,98,010
Triple share: Rs 1,94,590
Children aged 5 to 11 years: Rs 1,82,425

Second AC

Single share: Rs 2,05,940
Double share: Rs 1,81,995
Triple share: Rs 1,78,575
Children aged 5 to 11 years: Rs 1,66,410

Third AC

Single share: Rs 1,73,910
Double share: Rs 1,49,965
Triple share: Rs 1,46,545
Children aged 5 to 11 years: Rs 1,34,380

This package includes train travel, 3-star hotel accommodation, pure vegetarian meals, AC vehicles for local sightseeing, travel insurance, and the services of an IRCTC tour manager throughout the tour. Travelers will have no worries whatsoever.