The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), a Navaratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has launched a new spiritual tourism package called the “Sapt Jyotirlinga Mahayatra” on its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train. Departing from Delhi, this Mahayatra takes travelers on a sacred route, offering darshan of the Jyotirlingas in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra before returning to the capital; essentially, it offers darshan of the seven Jyotirlingas from Mahakaleshwar to Trimbakeshwar.
Madhya Pradesh
The journey begins in Ujjain, where devotees will visit the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, located on the banks of the Shipra River. After an overnight stay, the journey continues to Khandwa, where they visit the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, located on an island in the Narmada River. The train then travels overnight to Dwarka, Gujarat.
**Gujarat**
The fourth day of the journey is spent mostly on the train, reaching Dwarka, home to the magnificent Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. After an overnight stay, the group visits the Rukmini Devi Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, and Bet Dwarka, before boarding the train for the next leg of the journey to Somnath. Tourists will visit the Somnath Temple, the nearby Somnath Beach, and the Bhalka Tirtha – believed to be the place where Lord Krishna was born.
**Maharashtra**
The journey then enters Maharashtra and takes in the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple near Pune. Continuing on, tourists will reach Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where they will witness the magnificent architecture of the Kailash Temple at Ellora and visit the Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. The final spiritual stop is Nashik, famous for the sacred Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and the Panchavati area along the Godavari River. Finally, the train begins its return journey to Delhi, concluding a memorable and spiritually enriching journey.
Special Train Arrangements
This special train journey has been designed with maximum comfort in mind. The journey is unhurried. Instead of spending consecutive nights on the train, overnight stays in hotels are provided, ensuring a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable travel experience. The ‘Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train’ is equipped with modern amenities. It includes well-furnished cabins in AC III, AC II, and AC I categories, an on-board restaurant serving hygienic vegetarian food, enhanced security features, and a dedicated tour manager.
Package Prices
AC III Tier: ₹90,930 | AC II Tier: ₹1,09,925 | AC I Tier: ₹1,19,425
Please note that these ticket prices already include the 33% government subsidy under the ‘Bharat Gaurav Train Scheme.’ Bookings for the ‘Sapta Jyotirlinga Mahayatra’ can be made through the IRCTC Tourism portal and at authorized IRCTC Tourism offices across the country.