Your Divine Journey Awaits!
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), Southern Zone, invites you on a remarkable 10-night, 11-day Panch Jyotirlinga Yatra aboard the splendid Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. This spiritual expedition, commencing on November 21 and concluding on December 1, offers pilgrims a unique opportunity to connect with ancient traditions and breathtaking heritage.
A Pilgrimage of Five Sacred Jyotirlingas
This specially curated tour, identified with package code SZBG24, begins its journey from Tirunelveli Junction at 5:30 a.m. on November 21. The itinerary is designed to take you through five of the most revered Jyotirlinga temples in India: Nageshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar, Triambakeshwar, and Girishneshwar. But the spiritual bounty doesn’t end there! You’ll also have the chance to explore the awe-inspiring historic Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key Destinations & Spiritual Highlights:
- Dwaraka: Visit the sacred Dwarakadhish temple, the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Beyt Dwaraka, and the tranquil Rukmini Mandir.
- Somnath: Immerse yourself in devotion at the Somnath Jyotirlinga, a shrine of immense significance.
- Pune: Journey to the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, nestled amidst picturesque surroundings.
- Nashik: Discover the Triambakeshwar Jyotirlinga and the sacred Panchavati region.
- Aurangabad: Experience the spiritual aura of Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and explore the incredible rock-cut architecture of the Ellora Caves.
Travel in Comfort: The Bharat Gaurav Special Train
Your journey will be onboard the state-of-the-art Bharat Gaurav Special Train, equipped for a comfortable and memorable travel experience. The train features one 2-tier AC coach, six 3-tier AC coaches, and four sleeper class coaches, along with a dedicated pantry car and two generator car coaches to ensure a smooth trip.
Convenient Boarding Points:
- Tirunelveli Junction
- Nagercoil Town
- Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Kollam Junction
- Chengannur
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town
- Thrissur
- Shoranur Junction
- Kozhikode
- Kannur
- Mangaluru Junction
Easy De-boarding Options:
- Salem
- Erode
- Podanur
- Palakkad
- Ottapalam
- Thrissur
- Ernakulam Town
- Kottayam
- Chengannur
- Kollam
- Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Nagercoil
- Tirunelveli
A total of 624 berths are available, offering a choice of 160 economy class, 414 standard (AC 3-tier), and 50 comfort (AC 2-tier) class options.
All-Inclusive Packages to Suit Every Pilgrim
IRCTC has designed comprehensive packages to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage:
- Sleeper Class: ₹19,770 per person (₹18,500 for children aged 5-11 years)
- Standard (AC 3-tier): ₹31,930 per person (₹30,440 for children)
- Comfort (AC 2-tier): ₹42,010 per person (₹40,220 for children)
These inclusive tariffs cover your comfortable rail travel, AC or non-AC hotel accommodation (or fresh-up facilities at destinations), AC or non-AC road transfers for sight-seeing, delicious on-board and off-board South Indian vegetarian meals with packaged drinking water, dedicated tour escorts and security personnel, and comprehensive travel insurance. Indian Railways is proud to offer approximately a 33% concession to promote rail tourism, making these spiritual journeys more accessible.
For further details and to secure your booking, interested pilgrims are encouraged to visit the official IRCTC Tourism website (details available directly on their site).