If you’re eager to visit famous pilgrimage destinations in South India, IRCTC has introduced an excellent tour package for you.
This tour package is both budget-friendly and part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations and the ‘See Your Own Country’ initiative. Let’s discover what this package offers.
Highlights of the Jyotirlinga and Divine South Journey
According to information available on the IRCTC website, this 8-night and 9-day tour package starts at just Rs. 14,000.
It’s named the “Jyotirlinga with Divine South Journey.” Now, let’s delve into what you’ll get with this package.
Visit Six Major Pilgrimage Sites in the South
The IRCTC announces that this package includes a divine journey to South India, covering six significant pilgrimage sites.
These sites include Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam), Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Tiruvananthapuram, Trichi, and Thanjavur.
Commencing the Journey from Hyderabad
The special train for this IRCTC tour package will commence its journey from Hyderabad/Secunderabad.
Passengers can board or disembark from stations including Secunderabad, Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, and Renigunta.
The journey is set to start from September 5th. You won’t have to worry about food and beverages during this trip.
The special train has a total of 716 seats, including 460 Sleeper Class, 206 3rd AC, and 50 2nd AC seats.
Package Costs Based on Passenger Category
The tariff for this tour package varies based on the passenger category you choose. It starts at Rs. 14,300 per person for Economy category bookings.
Children in the Economy category are charged Rs. 13,300. In the Standard category, the fare is Rs. 21,900 per person, with children charged Rs. 20,800.
For the Comfort category, each passenger must pay Rs. 28,500, and children are charged Rs. 27,100.
To book this tour package, interested travelers can visit the IRCTC website at irctctourism.com.