India is a country with many different cultures and religions, therefore it is not surprising that there are many holy pilgrimage sites here. Going on a spiritual pilgrimage to these sacred locations is seen by devoted Hindus as a rewarding and life-changing event.

IRCTC launched the "Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra" Rail tour package, which seeks to give travellers a thorough pilgrimage experience in recognition of the significance of these journeys.
The "Punya Teerth Yatra" Rail travel package provides a special chance to conveniently and systematically experience the most important pilgrimage sites in the nation. Read on to know the dates, duration, itinerary, boarding & deboarding stations, cost, etc.
Location covered on Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra:
- Mahakaleshwar - Ujjain
- Onkareshwar
- Ram Jhoola & other temples at Rishikesh
- Ganga Aarti - Haridwar
- Kashi Viswanath Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, Sarnath, Ganga Aarti-Varanasi
- Temple visits at Ayodhya
- Triveni Sangam - Prayagraj
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra Duration:
11 Nights/12 Days
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra dates:
25th October 2023
Please note that it is highly advisable to check with the official website to confirm duration and dates before travel or bookings as it is subject to change.
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra boarding and deboarding stations:
Boarding Stations:
Kochuveli
Kollam
Kayankulam
Kottayam
Ernakulam Town
Thrissur
Ottappalam
Palakkad Jn
Podanur Jn
Erode Jn
Salem Jn

Deboarding Stations:
Salem Jn
Erode Jn
Podanur Jn
Palakkad Jn
Ottappalam
Thrissur
Ernakulam Town
Kottayam
Kollam
Kochuveli
Please note that it is highly advisable to check with the official website to confirm boarding and deboarding stations as it is subject to change as per the itinerary.
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra Itinerary:
Day 1 & Day 2:
In train
Day 3:
Arrive at Ujjain Jn in the morning and transfer to the hotel
Proceed to visit Mahakaleshwar temple after lunch
Return to hotel and have dinner
Overnight stay at Ujjain
Day 4:
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Omkareswar temple which will be full day's journey
Later at night transfer to Ujjain railway station
Departure for Haridwar
Day 5:
Arrive at Haridwar late evening
Transfer to hotel
Overnight stay at Haridwar
Day 6:
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to Rishikesh for sightseeing including Ram Jhula, etc
Return to Haridwar and attend Ganga Aarti in the evening
Proceed to Haridwar railway station
Departure for Banaras
Day 7:
Arrive at Banaras in the afternoon
Fresh and process to witness Ganga Aarti
Overnight stay at Banaras/Sarnath
Day 8:
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to visit Sarnath Temple
Have lunch and proceed to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kalbhairav Temple, Vishalakshi Temple
Arrival at Banaras station and departure for Ayodhya
Day 9:
Arrive at Ayodhya proceed to fresh-up place
After breakfast proceed to visit temples, aarti, etc
Proceed to Ayodhya railway station and depart for Prayagraj
Day 10:
Arrive at Prayagraj and proceed to fresh up place
Witness Triveni Sangam
Reach Prayagraj Sangam railway for Kochuveli
Day 11 & 12:
In train
The journey concludes at Kochuveli
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra Inclusions:
- AC 3 Tier Travel (Only for Comfort category)
- Sleeper class Travel (Only for the Standard category)
- AC budget hotels in Triple Sharing basis (For Comfort and Standard category)
- Non-AC rooms on Triple sharing basis (For Comfort and Standard category)
- Non-AC Buses on SIC basis (For Comfort and Standard category)
- Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (For Comfort and Standard category)
- Travel Insurance
- Services of a professional tour guide
- Train security
- IRCTC Tour Managers throughout the tour for any required assistance
- All applicable Taxes
Please note that it is highly advisable to check with the official website to confirm the inclusions and exclusions before booking and there are certain terms, conditions, and important notes to follow from the official IRCTC website.
Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra Price:
There are two categories in this Bharat Gaurav-Punya Teerth Yatra IRCTC tour package Comfort and Standard.
Cost per person in the Standard category:
Adult Fare (Per Person)- INR 24340
Child Fare (05-11 yrs)- INR 22780
Cost per person in the Comfort category:
Adult Fare (Per Person)- INR 36340
Child Fare (05-11 yrs)- INR 34780
Please note that it is highly advisable to check with the official website to confirm the price per person, dates, duration, itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, etc as it is subject to change.



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