The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special 12-day Bharat Gaurav train tour covering seven sacred Jyotirlingas, beginning June 30, 2025, and concluding on July 11, just ahead of the auspicious month of Sawan starting July 11.
A Divine Journey Across States
The tour offers pilgrims a spiritually enriching experience, covering revered temples across multiple states:
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain)
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
- Somnath Jyotirlinga
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga (Nashik)
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Aurangabad)
Additional stops include Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Kala Ram Temple, Panchavati, and the Signature Bridge.
Departure and Boarding Points
The tour originates from Gorakhpur, with boarding and deboarding available at:
- Mankapur Junction
- Ayodhya Cantt
- Sultanpur
- Pratapgarh
- Prayagraj Sangam
- Rae Bareli
- Lucknow
- Kanpur
- Orai
- Jhansi
- Lalitpur
All-Inclusive Packages
The package includes accommodation, meals (all vegetarian), and local sightseeing via AC/non-AC buses. Lodging is arranged in shared/non-shared rooms at deluxe or budget hotels, depending on the package selected.
Package Options:
- Deluxe (₹53,260 per person): AC deluxe hotels, AC buses, vegetarian meals
- Standard (₹40,000 per person): Budget AC hotels, non-AC buses, vegetarian meals
- Sleeper (₹23,500 per person): Non-AC budget hotels, non-AC buses, vegetarian meals
All packages also provide washing/changing facilities during the journey.
Easy EMI & LTC Benefits
To make the pilgrimage more accessible, EMI options start at ₹826/month, making it affordable for lower and middle-income groups. The package is also LTC claim eligible, and bookings will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Book
Interested pilgrims can book through the IRCTC Tourism website or visit the IRCTC office in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
With this initiative, IRCTC continues to promote spiritual tourism by offering safe, well-organized, and budget-friendly pilgrimage experiences across India.