Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Tourist Train by Indian Railways

Hyderabad: The theme-based circuit trains introduced by Indian Railways with the name of “Bharat Gaurav” tourist trains has been a huge success across South Central Railway. The earlier trains which were operated from the zone have received huge patronage with the consistent 100 per cent occupancy in almost all trains. Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) planned another Bharat Gaurav train originating from Andhra Pradesh duly having boarding/deboarding places in Telangana and Maharashtra. The tourist circuit train will cover important Jyotirlinga destinations situated in Western & Northern parts of India.

As part of this, IRCTC has announced a new tourist package namely “Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra” Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train starting from Vijayawada Railway Station. The train will cover famous Jyotirlinga destinations in Northern and Western parts of the country, while providing boarding/de-boarding facility at 16 important en route stations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. The facility is provided at Vijayawada in AP, Madhira, Khammam, Dornakal, Mahbubabad, Warangal, Kazipet, Jangaon, Bhongir, Secunderabad, Kamareddi & Nizamabad in Telangana, Dharmabad, Mudkhed Nanded and Purna in Maharashtra.

The train will cover important pilgrim places like Ujjain (Mahakaleswar & Omkareshwar), Dwaraka, Somnath, Pune (Bhima Shankar), Nasik (Triambakeshwar), and Aurangabad (Grishneswar Temple). The whole trip will be covered over 11 nights and 12 days. It includes all travel facilities (including both rail as well as road transport), accommodation facility, catering arrangements (Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – both On-Board and Off-Board), Services of professional and friendly tour escorts, Thus, it is helpful in avoiding the difficulties involved in individual planning and related arrangements. Security on train (including CCTV Cameras installed in all Coaches), Public announcement facility in all coaches, Travel insurance and presence of IRCTC Tour Managers throughout the travel for assistance is provided in the journey.