IRCTC, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd., offers a variety of tour packages to explore tourist destinations across the country.
Additionally, they organize trips to religious sites in different parts of India.
In continuation of this, IRCTC is launching the 07 Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, starting from Gorakhpur Railway Station.
This pilgrimage tour will include visits to Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Bhent Dwarka, Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Ghrishneshwar, and Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas.
The tour package spans 9 nights and 10 days, scheduled to run from July 27th to August 5th.
Explore the Sacred Jyotirlingas
During this tour package, participants will have the opportunity to witness the divine aura of Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Bhent Dwarka, Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Ghrishneshwar, and Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas.
The package includes provisions for boarding and disembarking at Yognagari, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Orai Veerangana Laxmibai, and Lalitpur stations.
Travel accommodations consist of 3 AC, 2nd AC, and Sleeper Class options, while breakfast, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian meals are provided.
Local excursions are arranged using AC or Non-AC buses.
Package Options and Pricing
The tour package offers three categories of accommodations: Economy Class, Standard Class, and Comfort Class.
Economy Class (Sleeper Class):
- For individuals or groups of one/two/three staying together, the package cost is Rs. 18,925 per person.
- Children aged 5 to 11 years are charged Rs. 15,893 per child.
- Amenities include sleeper class train travel, accommodation in double/triple non-AC hotels, shared wash and change facilities in non-AC hotel rooms, and non-AC transport.
Standard Class (3AC Class):
- For individuals or groups of one/two/three staying together, the package cost is Rs. 31,769 per person.
- Children aged 5 to 11 years are charged Rs. 25,858 per child.
- Amenities include three AC class train travel, accommodation in double/triple AC hotels, wash and change facilities in double/triple non-AC hotel rooms, and non-AC transport.
Comfort Class (2AC Class):
- For individuals or groups of one/two/three staying together, the package cost is Rs. 42,163 per person.
- Children aged 5 to 11 years are charged Rs. 34,072 per child.
- Amenities include 2 AC class train travel, accommodation in double/triple AC hotels, wash and change facilities in double/triple AC hotel rooms, and AC transport.
Convenient Booking Options
Booking for this package is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Interested individuals can book online via the IRCTC office located at Paryatan Bhawan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, or through the official IRCTC website www.irctctourism.com.
For more information and booking, please contact the following mobile numbers: [Insert relevant contact information].
The package also offers the facility of availing LTC (Leave Travel Concession) and EMI (Equated Monthly Installments) options, starting from Rs. 917 per month.
EMI payments can be arranged through both government and non-government banks available on the IRCTC portal.