Looking for a divine journey to the seven Jyotirlingas this summer vacation? IRCTC has got you covered with an exciting tour package. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) will manage this pilgrimage tour via the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, starting from the Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station.
Travelers will be bestowed with the opportunity to visit Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Bet Dwarka, Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, and Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas. This spiritually enriching tour spans 11 nights and 12 days, starting from May 22, 2024, to June 2, 2024.
Exploring these Sacred Sites
The Bharat Gaurav Train will facilitate pilgrims to witness the sanctity of Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Bet Dwarka, Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, and Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas on this voyage.
The train accommodates a total of 767 berths, including 49 in 2AC, 70 in 3AC, and 648 sleeper class seats.
Passengers can embark and disembark at Rishikesh, Haridwar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Orai, Veerangana Lakshmibai, Lalitpur, and other stations as per convenience.
The package includes travel in 2AC, 3AC, and sleeper classes, along with vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Local site-seeing is arranged through AC/non-AC buses.
Fare Details Revealed
Economy class (sleeper) for single/double/triple occupancy is priced at Rs. 22,150 per person and Rs. 20,800 per child (5-11 years), inclusive of sleeper class train travel, multi-sharing wash and change facilities in non-AC hotels, and non-AC transport provisions.
Standard class (3AC) for single/double/triple occupancy is priced at Rs. 36,700 per person and Rs. 35,150 per child, which encompasses 3AC class travel, AC hotel stays, and non-AC transportation facilities for sightseeing.
Comfort class (2AC) for single/double/triple occupancy comes to Rs. 48,600 per person and Rs. 46,700 per child, offering 2AC class travel, AC hotel accommodations, and AC transport for the explorers.
This special tour also includes facilities for LTC and EMI options (with EMI starting at Rs. 1,074 per month), available through the IRCTC portal. This can be availed from both government and private banks.
How to Book Your Holy Excursion
Ajit Kumar Sinha, the IRCTC North Zone Regional Manager, explains that bookings for this tour package are available on the first-come, first-serve basis. For more details and bookings, visit the IRCTC office at Tourism Building, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow or book online at www.irctctourism.com. For further information and reservations, reach out to the following contact numbers:
Yog Nagari Rishikesh/ Haridwar- 8287930199 Dehradun/Haridwar - 8287930665/8650930962 Moradabad/Bareilly/Shahjahanpur/Hardoi - 8595924296/ 9953537153 Lucknow - 9506890926/8708785824 / 8287930913 Kanpur- 8595924298/ 8287930930 Gwalior- 8595924299 Jhansi- 8595924291/8595924300 Agra: 8287930916 Mathura: 8171606123.
