IRCTC's Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra: Full Itinerary, Duration, Package Cost And More

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.

Here's all you need to know

The tour will start on July 20, 2023.

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

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.