Affordable Pilgrimage Tours for Senior Citizens with IRCTC

Embark on a Spiritual Journey

Many elderly individuals aspire to go on a pilgrimage, yet the challenges of travel, safety concerns, and the complexities of booking accommodations often hold them back. If you're considering sending your parents on a spiritual journey or planning one for yourself, there's promising news ahead.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced the 'Bharat Gaurav Trains,' offering a remarkable 10-day pilgrimage experience for an affordable price ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹25,000. Let's delve into the key features of this unique tour package and the complete itinerary for the upcoming months.

Why Opt for the 'Bharat Gaurav' Train Tour?

This package stands out by alleviating the typical stress associated with travel arrangements, such as the rush to secure tickets and accommodations. While these trains are open to all, special provisions have been made to cater to the needs of senior travelers.

All-Inclusive Travel Experience:
The package encompasses comfortable train journeys, hotel stays, and vegetarian meals.

Variety of Coach Options:
Travelers can select from various coach classes, ranging from Sleeper Class to 1st AC, based on their budget.

Convenient Sightseeing:
Passengers are transported in air-conditioned buses directly from railway stations to pilgrimage sites.

Safety Measures:
A dedicated tour escort is present throughout the journey to assist passengers, and each traveler is provided with travel insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh.

International Travel Made Easy:
These trains also facilitate visits to neighboring countries like Nepal and Bhutan without the need for a passport or visa. Passengers are taken by bus from border stations to the pilgrimage sites in these countries.

Upcoming Tour Schedules

IRCTC operates these trains from major stations across various states throughout the year. Below are details of six upcoming tours scheduled for the next two months, including the 'Nepal Darshan' pilgrimage:

Dwarka and the '7 Dhams' Pilgrimage (June 1st)
Tour Duration: 10 Nights and 11 Days. Boarding Stations: Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, etc.
Places of Visit: Nageshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Dwarkadhish Temple, Somnath, and Trimbakeshwar.

Two 'Nepal Darshan' Tours (June 12 and June 24)
Tour Duration: 9 Nights and 10 Days.
Boarding Stations: Indore, Ujjain, Sehore, Bhopal, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, etc.
Places of Visit: Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu), Chitwan (Sunset Viewpoint & Safari), and Pokhara (Sunrise Viewpoint).

Seven Jyotirlinga Tour (June 12)
Tour Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days.
Boarding Stations: Rishikesh, Haridwar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, etc.
Places of Visit: Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar, Somnath, Grishneshwar, Bhimashankar, and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas.

Puri – Kamakhya – Baidyanath Dham (June 25)
Tour Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days.
Boarding Stations: Pune, Nashik, Manmad, Bhusawal, Akola, Nagpur, etc.
Places of Visit: Jagannath Puri, Kamakhya Devi (Guwahati), Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, Kashi Vishwanath, and Ayodhya.

South India Tour (July 14)
Tour Duration: 12 Nights and 13 Days.
Boarding Stations: Dumka, Hansdiha, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna Sahib, Patna, and Arrah, etc.
Places of Visit: Tirupati, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Madurai, and Mallikarjuna Temple.

Traveling Solo? No Worries!

If your children are overseas or cannot accompany you for any reason, you can confidently embark on this journey alone. The tour is designed to cater to all your needs, ensuring a worry-free experience, even for solo travelers. For bookings and further information, please visit the IRCTC website.

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