- 9-night, 10-day tour by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train.
- Visits four Jyotirlingas, Statue of Unity in MP, Gujarat.
- Fares start Rs 18,380; includes food, stay, sightseeing.
Jagran Correspondent, Lucknow: Travellers have reason to celebrate as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special 9-night, 10-day tour package aboard the "Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train". The journey, scheduled to begin on August 17 and continue until August 26, offers passengers an opportunity to visit major religious and historical sites in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, including Jyotirlingas and the Statue of Unity.
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Destinations Covered
The 10-day tour includes visits to four major Jyotirlingas, including Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar, and Somnath. The itinerary also covers key cultural and heritage landmarks, including the Dwarkadhish Temple, Beyt Dwarka, the Sudarshan Setu (Signature Bridge), and the Statue of Unity.
Boarding Stations, Amenities, And Fare Details
- Boarding Points: For the convenience of passengers from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, boarding and deboarding are scheduled at major stations, including Gorakhpur, Mankapur, Ayodhya Cantt, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Prayagraj Sangam, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Orai, Jhansi, and Lalitpur.
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- Package Details: The package includes train travel, hotel accommodation, pure vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and bus service for local sightseeing.
- Fare: Fares per person have been set at Rs 18,380 for Sleeper Class, Rs 29,570 for 3AC, and Rs 38,870 for 2AC.
Payment Options And Booking Details
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering LTC benefits and easy EMI options, allowing travellers to pay for the package in instalments. Interested passengers can book online through the official IRCTC Tourism website or visit the IRCTC Tourism office in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar.
IRCTC Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra: An Overview
The IRCTC has also announced the Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra, which lets travellers cover seven Jyotirlingas, including other religious and heritage spots in a single organised trip. 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.