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The Ministry of Railways has launched special summer Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains with four pilgrimage packages from Hyderabad, announced by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) General Manager D.S.G.P. Kishore, to help pilgrims visit significant religious destinations comfortably.
Ayodhya-Kashi-Baidyanath Dham Darshan Yatra
The first package, Ayodhya-Kashi-Baidyanath Dham Darshan Yatra with SCZBG56, will run from April 28 to May 7, covering places like Puri, Konark, Baidyanath Dham, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj. Ticket prices range from ₹16,700 (Sleeper) to ₹34,100 (2AC). The train will start from Secunderabad and pass through several stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Haridwar-Mata Vaishno Devi-Rishikesh Yatra
The second package, Haridwar-Mata Vaishno Devi-Rishikesh Yatra with SCZBG57, will run from May 12 to May 21, including visits to Mathura, Vrindavan, Vaishno Devi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. Fares range from ₹16,500 to ₹33,400. This train will also depart from Secunderabad and travel via central Indian stations.
Arunachalam-Chidambaram Divya Dakshina Yatra
The third package, Arunachalam-Chidambaram Divya Dakshina Yatra with SCZBG58, will operate from May 24 to May 31, covering Tiruvannamalai, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, and Chidambaram. Ticket prices range from ₹14,500 to ₹27,900.
Ayodhya-Kashi Yatra with Baidyanath Dham
The fourth package, Ayodhya-Kashi Yatra with Baidyanath Dham, with SCZBG59, will run from June 3 to June 12, specially planned for the Yamuna Pushkaralu. It will follow the same route as the first package, with similar fares.
It is to note that these packages are all-inclusive, including train travel, local transport by bus, hotel stays, meals, drinking water, guided sightseeing, and travel insurance. Moreover, trains will have CCTV cameras and security guards on board to ensure safety.
