- By Sahelee Rakshit
- Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bharat Darshan Train: If you are planning to embark on a trip or visit pilgrimage sites during the summer vacation, consider booking a seat on the 'Tirtha Special Train.' The Bharat Darshan train will depart from Dhanbad on May 31, offering a chance to visit seven renowned Jyotirlingas, including Mahakal and Shirdi, as well as Dwarkadhish. The journey will span 12 nights and 13 days, with the train returning to Dhanbad on June 12 at 5:30 PM.
For the convenience of passengers, both sleeper and 3AC coaches will be available. A total of 490 passengers can travel in sleeper class, while 240 seats are available in 3AC. The sleeper package is priced at Rs 23,575, while the 3AC package costs Rs 39,990 per passenger. The train will depart from Dhanbad at 7:00 AM on May 31.
It is to be noted that there may be changes to the departure and return timings. Any updates regarding these changes will be provided to passengers at least two days in advance.
The Tirtha Special Train will offer visits to several prominent Jyotirlingas, including Mahakal and Omkareshwar in Ujjain, Somnath, Dwarka, and Nageshwar, as well as Shirdi, Shani Singanapur, Nashik Trimbakeshwar, Pune Bhimashankar, and Aurangabad Grishneshwar.
Bharat Darshan Train Stations
Boarding for the special train departing from Dhanbad will be available at the following stations: Hazaribagh, Koderma, Gaya, Rajgir, Biharsharif, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna, Ara, Buxar, Dildarnagar, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction. On the return journey, passengers will be able to disembark at their respective destination stations.
Accommodation And Meals Provided
Passengers traveling on the Tirtha Special Train can be assured that accommodation and meals will be provided. Sleeper class passengers will be provided with non-AC rooms, while third AC passengers will receive AC rooms for their stay. Additionally, local transport will be available at the pilgrimage sites, with air-conditioned vehicles provided for both non-AC and third AC passengers in the sleeper class. Only vegetarian meals will be served during the journey.