The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a divine pilgrimage tour, the Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra, offering a unique opportunity for spiritual seekers to explore sacred destinations across the country.
The 11-night/12-day tour will cover the majority of prominent cultural and leisure tourist destinations of the country.
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The tour will start on July 20, 2023.
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra: Itinerary
The train will depart from Kochuveli station in Kerala and will cover places like Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kashi, Sarnath, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.
Boarding points: Kochuveli, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Ottappalam, Palakkad Jn, Podanur Jn, ErodeJn, Salem Jn
Deboarding points: Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Podanur Jn, Palakkad Jn, Ottappalam, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Kollam, Kochuveli
Destinations and visits covered:
Mahakaleshwar Temple - Ujjain
Omkareshwar Temple
Ram Jhoola,Laxman Jhoola- Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti- Haridwar
Kashi Viswanath Temple, Sarnath, Vishalakshi Temple, Ganga Aarti -Varanasi
Temple visits at Ayodhya
Triveni Sangam-Prayagraj
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra Price
1. Standard Category
Adult Fare: Rs 24340 per person
Child Fare (05-11 years): Rs 22780
2. Comfort Category
Adult Fare: Rs 36340 per person
Child Fare (05-11 years): Rs 34780
According to IRCTC, the Indian Railways is providing approximately 33% concession for promotion of rail tourism under Bharat Gaurav Train scheme. The price mentioned is inclusive of the concession.
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