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A spiritual journey on rails like no other — Here’s the offering from IRCTC…

New Delhi: Fulfilling the spiritual aspirations of millions of devout, the Indian Railways is set to re-operate the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train on the iconic “Char Dham Yatra” circuit, covering Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarkadhish.

The tour will commence on May 27, 2025, from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station, shortly after the opening of the Badrinath Dham in the first week of May, an official release has said.

Spanning 17 days, this train will be operated by Indian Railways’ Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

This all-inclusive pilgrimage will offer devotees an opportunity to visit:

  • Badrinath: Including the sacred Badrinath temple, Mana village and Joshimath.
  • Rishikesh, Jagannath Puri, Konark Sun Temple, and Chandrabhaga beach
  • Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi, including the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • Dwarka, featuring Dwarkadhish temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Byet Dwarka
  • Additional visits to Jyotirlinga temple in Varanasi, Pune and Nashik are also on offer.

The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of attractive features and modern amenities that include dining restaurants, and shower cubicles among others.

The tourist train offers AC I, AC II and AC III classes, with upgraded security via CCTV surveillance and dedicated security guards in each coach. The package also includes three-star hotel accommodation, all vegetarian meals, sightseeing and dedicated tour escorts.

One can book tickets for this package by visiting www.irctc.co.in

TBM Newsdesk

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