‘Bharat Gaurav’ train will take you to darshan of 7 Jyotirlingas across the country, know the fare and complete route chart of this special pilgrimage of IRCTC
Mumbai. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in Maharashtra has announced to run Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train on a special ’07 Jyotirlinga Yatra’ circuit this month with an aim to promote heritage and pilgrimage tourism across the country. The journey will commence from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station, taking pilgrims on an exclusive tour of some of the most sacred religious sites of India over a period of 12 days. This itinerary has been envisioned as a combination of spiritual significance and heritage travel.
It will begin from the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga situated on the banks of Shipra river in Ujjain, where Lord Shiva is worshiped as the god of time and death. After this, the journey will move towards Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, which is known for its special ‘Om’ shaped structure. The pilgrims will then visit the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka, which is worshiped for its protective spiritual significance.
This circuit also includes a visit to Bet Dwarka, believed to be the original abode of Lord Krishna and which can be reached by boat from the Okha Peninsula. This will be followed by a visit to the historic Dwarkadhish Temple, which is traditionally believed to be associated with the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. The pilgrimage will continue towards Somnath Jyotirlinga in Veraval. It is a temple that is steeped in mythology and is believed to have been rebuilt in several phases in different eras.
Apart from this, this journey will allow you to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nashik, which is famous for its unique form with three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. After this, there will be darshan of Bhimashankar Jyotirling in Pune, which is related to the story of Lord Shiva defeating the demon Bhima. The final stop of the journey will be the Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, known for its fine red stone architecture and pinnacle of South Indian style. Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train has both air-conditioned and sleeper class facilities.
It can accommodate AC II, AC III and sleeper classes, with a total capacity of approximately 750 passengers. The train is equipped with modern security features, including CCTV surveillance at common areas and dedicated security personnel for each coach, ensuring a safe travel experience for the pilgrims.
The price of this package has been kept at Rs 48,500 per person for AC-2, Rs 36,560 for AC-3 and Rs 23,505 for sleeper class. This price includes train travel in the chosen class, accommodation in budget hotels (both AC and non-AC), vegetarian meals, local transport and sightseeing in AC and non-AC trains, accident insurance and IRCTC tour manager services. Booking for “07 Jyotirlinga Yatra” is available on ‘first come, first served’ basis through the official tourism website of IRCTC. Interested passengers can also get more information through IRCTC’s official contact channels via email and fixed mobile numbers.
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