IRCTC has launched two Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains covering Ayodhya, Kashi, Rameswaram, Arunachalam and more. Check routes, fares, departure dates and booking details
The Ayodhya-Kashi with Baidyanath Dham package is a 9-night, 10-day pilgrimage covering Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Baidyanath Dham. IRCTC is offering the journey on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train in Sleeper, 3AC and 2AC classes, allowing devotees to visit five major pilgrimage destinations in a single trip. (Representative image)The Ayodhya-Kashi tour begins on July 4, 2026, following the route Gaya-Varanasi-Ayodhya-Prayagraj-Baidyanath Dham. The train has 705 seats, including 237 Sleeper, 416 3AC and 52 2AC berths. Boarding and deboarding facilities are available at multiple stations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for the convenience of passengers. (Representative image)The Ayodhya-Kashi with Baidyanath Dham package starts at Rs 16,400 per adult in Sleeper Class and Rs 15,300 for children aged 5–11 years. Fares are Rs 25,500 (adult) and Rs 24,100 (child) in 3AC, while 2AC tickets cost Rs 33,100 for adults and Rs 31,500 for children. (Representative image)The Divya Dakshin Yatra with Arunachalam includes visits to renowned temples such as Arunachaleswara Temple, Nataraja Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kumari Amman Temple. The journey lasts 8 nights and 9 days, with boarding available from stations including Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Nellore and Renigunta. (Representative image)The Divya Dakshin Yatra package is available in Sleeper, 3AC and 2AC classes on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. The itinerary covers Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam), Chidambaram, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Madurai and Kanyakumari, giving devotees the opportunity to visit seven major pilgrimage centres over nine days. (Representative image)The Divya Dakshin Yatra departs on July 20, 2026, following the route Tiruvannamalai-Chidambaram-Tiruchirappalli-Thanjavur-Rameswaram-Madurai-Kanyakumari. The train offers 705 seats, including 237 Sleeper, 416 3AC and 52 2AC berths. Passengers can board or deboard at several stations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. (Representative image)The Divya Dakshin Yatra package is priced at Rs 15,600 per adult in Sleeper Class and Rs 14,600 for children. 3AC fares are Rs 23,100 (adult) and Rs 21,900 (child), while 2AC tickets cost Rs 29,500 for adults and Rs 28,100 for children. The package includes tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner (pure vegetarian meals), travel insurance, onboard security, experienced tour escorts and dedicated IRCTC tour managers throughout the journey. (Representative image)Devotees can find more details and book their seats on IRCTC Tourism’s official website. These Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train packages offer an opportunity to visit several of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites in a single journey. Since seats are limited, travellers are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. (Representative image)
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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced two Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train pilgrimage packages — Ayodhya-Kashi Pilgrimage with Baidyanath Dham and Divya Dakshin Yatra with Arunachalam. According to South Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer A. Sridhar, the Ayodhya-Kashi tour will depart from Secunderabad on July 4, 2026, at 2 pm, while the Divya Dakshin Yatra will begin from Secunderabad on July 20 at 9 am. (Representative image)
