The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced four special pilgrimage packages under the “Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train” initiative for devotees from the Telugu states. The tours will operate from March 21 to May 21, departing from Hyderabad.
Addressing the media at Karimnagar Railway Station, IRCTC Tourism Assistant Manager P.V. Venkatesh shared details of the special packages and facilities being offered to passengers.
irctc tourism monitors prashant, srikant and travel agents present.
Special Train Packages
1. Divya Dakshina Yatra with Jyotirlinga (SCZBG53)
This tour will cover Tiruvannamalai, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur.
- Duration: March 21 to March 28
- Fare per person:
- Sleeper Class: ₹14,700
- 3AC: ₹22,300
- 2AC: ₹28,700
The train will pass through Secunderabad, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Madhira, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur and Renigunta.
2. Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra (SCZBG55)
Destinations include Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar), Dwarka (Nageshwar), Somnath, Pune (Bhimashankar), Nashik (Trimbakeshwar) and Aurangabad (Grishneshwar).
- Duration: April 14 to April 24
- Fare per person:
- Sleeper Class: ₹17,600
- 3AC: ₹26,700
- 2AC: ₹34,600
The train will operate via Secunderabad, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Dharmabad, Mudkhed, Nanded and Purna.
3. Ayodhya–Kashi–Baidyanath Dham Yatra (SCZBG56)
The tour includes Puri, Konark, Baidyanath Dham, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.
- Duration: April 28 to May 5
- Fare per person:
- Sleeper Class: ₹16,700
- 3AC: ₹26,100
- 2AC: ₹34,100
The train will pass through Secunderabad, Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram, Tanuku, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Duvvada, Pendurthi and Vizianagaram.
4. Haridwar–Mata Vaishno Devi–Rishikesh Yatra (SCZBG57)
Destinations include Mathura, Vrindavan, Mata Vaishno Devi, Haridwar and Rishikesh.
- Duration: May 12 to May 21
- Fare per person:
- Sleeper Class: ₹16,500
- 3AC: ₹25,700
- 2AC: ₹33,400
The train will travel via Secunderabad, Jangaon, Kazipet, Peddapalli, Mancherial, Bellampalli, Sirpur Kagaznagar, Balharshah, Wardha and Nagpur.
Facilities Provided
Each package includes train travel, bus transfers, hotel accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Passengers will also be provided with bottled water, tour escort services, travel insurance and free transfers from railway stations to temples.
Each train can accommodate up to 705 passengers. For every 70 passengers, two coordinators will be assigned to assist them throughout the journey. Security arrangements include a guard for each coach and CCTV surveillance across the train.
Passengers can contact 9701360701, 9281030727 or 9281030759 for bookings. More details are available on the official IRCTC Tourism website: www.irctctourism.com.
IRCTC Tourism Monitors Prashanth and Srikant, along with travel agents and other representatives, were present at the press conference.
Domestic Air Packages from Hyderabad
IRCTC is also offering domestic air tour packages:
- Odisha – 5 days – ₹31,850 per person
- Himachal Pradesh & Punjab – 7 days – ₹45,850 per person
- Karnataka – 6 days – ₹36,850 per person
- Ayodhya–Kashi – 7 days – ₹35,550 per person
- Andaman & Nicobar – 6 days – ₹46,950 per person
- Kashmir – 6 days – ₹42,590 per person
International Air Packages
- Nepal – 7 days – ₹55,700 per person
- Sri Lanka – 6 days – ₹62,750 per person
