- IRCTC's 11-day Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra starts September 25.
- Covers seven Jyotirlingas across three states by train
- The package includes meals, accommodation, and sightseeing; fares from Rs 22,750.
IRCTC Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra: As the auspicious month of Sawan continues, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced the Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra, which lets travellers cover seven Jyotirlingas, including other religious and heritage spots in a single organised trip. If you wish to visit these temples but are worried about how to book tickets, plan hotels and arrange local transfers, then you must see the update of the Indian Railways.
The 10-night, 11-day journey will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 6 pm on September 25. The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will take passengers through Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra before returning to Delhi on October 5.
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Have A Look At The Itinerary
The journey’s first stop will be Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain, where the pilgrimage starts with a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple, followed by the Mahakal Lok Corridor and Ram Ghat for the evening aarti. Travellers may also opt for the early morning Bhasma Aarti before heading to Omkareshwar for darshan.
The train then moves to Dwarka, with visits planned to Dwarkadhish Temple, Rukmini Devi Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Beyt Dwarka. Pilgrims will then stop at Somnath, where the itinerary includes Somnath Temple, Somnath Beach and Bhalka Tirth.
The journey then moves to Pune for Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga before heading to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad. Here, passengers will visit the Ellora Caves, including the Kailash Temple, followed by darshan at Grishneshwar Temple.
The final stop takes pilgrims to Nashik, where Trimbakeshwar Temple and Panchvati are on the itinerary before the train begins its journey back to Delhi.
The tour has a total capacity of 150 passengers, including 30 Superior AC First Class Coupe seats, 45 Superior AC First Class Cabin seats, 45 Deluxe AC Two-Tier seats and 30 AC Three-Tier seats.
How To Book Tickets For The Pilgrimage
Go to the official IRCTC Tourism portal.
Type "Sapta Jyotirlinga" or browse the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train section.
Review the itinerary, dates, and occupancy pricing (ranging from triple-sharing to single occupancy).
Click "Book Now", log in with your account or as a guest, and enter passenger details.
Make the secure digital payment to confirm your seats.
Food, Accommodation And Many More
Apart from the train journey, the package also covers travel aboard the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train and three nights of hotel accommodation in Ujjain, Dwarka and Pune, along with a wash-and-change facility in Nashik. The remaining seven nights will be spent aboard the train.
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Pilgrims, throughout the trip, will be served vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with tea. Sightseeing will be conducted in air-conditioned buses, while the package also covers entry fees, local guides, travel insurance, tour managers and security.
Seats And Ticket Fares
The tour has a total capacity of 150 passengers, including 30 Superior AC First Class Coupe seats, 45 Superior AC First Class Cabin seats, 45 Deluxe AC Two-Tier seats and 30 AC Three-Tier seats.
Ticket fares for Jyotirlinga train tour packages (such as the IRCTC Sapta/7 Jyotirlinga Yatra) range from approximately Rs 22,750 for Economy/Sleeper class to Rs 50,700 per person for Comfort/2AC class, depending on the specific tier, duration, and boarding location chosen.
Economy (Sleeper): Rs 22,750 per adult; Standard (3AC): Rs 38,500 per adult; Comfort (2AC): Rs 50,700 per adult; Child Fare (Ages 5–11): Ranges from Rs 21,800 to Rs 48,800 depending on the selected class.
There are, however, a few things travellers will have to pay for separately. These include room service, special darshan tickets, sightseeing outside the scheduled itinerary, laundry, bottled water, additional food and beverages and other personal expenses.