Indian Railways has brought a great opportunity for those who want to go on pilgrimage in the month of Shiva. If you have a few days, you can complete the darshan of four Jyotirlingas! IRCTC has brought a unique ‘Bharat Gaurav’ tourist train. Not only the Jyotirlingas, but on this trip you will also see one of the wonders of the world, the ‘Statue of Unity’.
When does the tour start?
This special journey will start from August 17. It will end on August 26. In this long tour of 9 nights and 10 days, pilgrims will get to spend their days in the touch of a magical experience.
What to see?
On the way, you will see the Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas of Ujjain. Then the train will move towards Gujarat. There you will see the Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and the famous Somnath Jyotirlinga. As a bonus, there is the Signature Bridge and the huge Statue of Unity of Kevadia.
Where to board the train?
There are several major stations in Uttar Pradesh where pilgrims can board the train. Pilgrims will be able to board the train from important stations like Gorakhpur, Ayodhya Cantonment, Sultanpur, Prayagraj Sangam, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Kanpur Central and Jhansi.
What are the benefits of the package?
The railways have left no shortage of arrangements to make the journey comfortable. There is provision for travel in all three categories – sleeper, three-AC (3 AC) and two-AC (2 AC). During the journey, passengers will be provided with a completely vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner. IRCTC has arranged for AC and non-AC buses to visit various tourist places.
How much will it cost?
The package has been divided into three parts keeping in mind the budget.
- Economy (Sleeper Class): 18,380 taka per person.
- Standard (3 AC): Tk 29,570 per person.
- Comfort (2 AC): Tk 38,870 per person.
EMI and LTC facilities are also available for the convenience of passengers.
How to book?
You can book directly from the IRCTC center at the Parjatan Bhavan located in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. You can also easily book tickets from the comfort of your home by visiting the official website of IRCTC.