The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is launching a special "South India Tour with Jyotirlinga Darshan" package aboard its Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. This 12-night, 13-day pilgrimage tour is scheduled to depart on December 5.

The journey will begin in Saharsa and will take passengers to some of South India's most significant religious and cultural sites. The train has a capacity of 600 seats, with boarding and deboarding available at several stations across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, including Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patliputra, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot.

Tour Itinerary And Highlights

This special tour offers a unique opportunity for devotees to experience the rich spiritual heritage of South India. The itinerary includes visits to:

Tirupati: Balaji Temple

Rameshwaram: Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga

Madurai: Meenakshi Temple

Kanyakumari: Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kanyakumari Temple

Trivandrum: Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Andhra Pradesh: Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga

Scheme Objectives And Inclusions

Developed under the government's 'Dekho Apna Desh' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiatives, the tour aims to promote domestic and religious tourism.

The all-inclusive package covers rail travel, hotel stays, vegetarian meals, local transportation, sightseeing, security, and travel insurance.

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Booking And Pricing

Packages are available in three categories:

- Economy Class: Rs 25,620 per person

- Standard Class: Rs 35,440 per person

- Comfort Class: Rs 49,175 per person

Bookings can be made online at www.irctctourism.com or by contacting the IRCTC regional office in Patna. For more information, passengers can call the helpline at 8595937731 or 8595937732.

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