Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has launched an affordable religious tour package called “Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train” especially for Maa-Babu Ji (parents or elderly).
This tour includes visits to famous pilgrimage sites like Gangasagar, Jagannath Puri, Kashi, and Baidyanath Dham.
The journey will start from Agra Cantt Railway Station and cover major religious places including:
Gaya (Vishnupad Temple)
Puri Jagannath Temple
Konark Temple
Kolkata
Gangasagar
Baijnath Dham (Jasidih)
Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi)
Ayodhya (Ram Temple, Hanumangarhi, Saryu Aarti)
The tour will run from 13 September to 22 September, lasting 9 nights and 10 days. Booking has already started, so seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Travel Details, Facilities and Fare Structure
Train Classes and Capacity:
Total berths: 767
2nd AC (2A): 49 seats
3rd AC (3A): 70 seats
Sleeper Class: 648 seats
Boarding and De-boarding Stations:
Passengers can board or deboard at any of these stations:
Agra Cantt
Gwalior
Jhansi (Veerangana Laxmibai)
Orai
Kanpur
Lucknow
Ayodhya
Varanasi
Included Facilities:
Train travel in selected class (2A, 3A, Sleeper)
Pure vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Local sightseeing by AC or Non-AC buses
Hotel accommodation
Wash and change facilities
Fare Categories
Economy Class (Sleeper):
Rs 18,460/- per person
Rs 17,330/- per child (5–11 years)
Includes sleeper class train, non-AC hotel stay on shared basis, non-AC transport.
Standard Class (3AC):
Rs 30,480/- per person
Rs 29,150/- per child (5–11 years)
Includes 3AC train, AC hotel stay on shared basis, non-AC transport.
Comfort Class (2AC):
Rs 40,300/- per person
Rs 38,700/- per child (5–11 years)
Includes 2AC train, AC hotel stay on shared basis, AC transport.
How to Book
Booking is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can book this tour:
Online at: www.irctctourism.com
Offline at IRCTC Office: Paryatan Bhawan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
This is a great opportunity to take your parents on a spiritual journey with comfort and ease at an affordable price.
