Embark on a Spiritual Journey with IRCTC's Kashi Pilgrimage Tour
Experience the Divine with IRCTC's Special Tour
Have you ever wished to witness the breathtaking Ganga Aarti in Kashi and explore the majestic Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya? If that sounds appealing, IRCTC has an exciting opportunity for you.
IRCTC is set to introduce a unique 9-day 'Kashi Pilgrimage' (Kashi Tirth Yatra) aboard its 'Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train'. Let's delve into the specifics of this remarkable tour package.
**Journey Highlights**
This package includes 8 nights and 9 days of travel. The spiritual journey is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026. The main aim of this tour is to allow participants to visit some of the most revered religious sites across the country in one go.
**Sacred Sites Included in the Tour**
The itinerary encompasses four significant cities where you can explore these famous temples:
**Gaya:** Experience Bodh Gaya and the renowned Vishnupad Temple.
**Varanasi:** In Kashi, you will have the chance to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, Annapurna Temple, and Kaal Bhairav Temple, along with witnessing the stunning Ganga Aarti at the ghats.
**Ayodhya:** Explore the magnificent Shri Ram Mandir in the holy city of Ayodhya.
**Prayagraj:** Enjoy the opportunity to visit the Triveni Sangam—the sacred meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
**Pricing for the Package**
IRCTC has designed three pricing tiers for this journey, catering to various budgets and preferences. Notably, Indian Railways is offering a discount of around 33% to encourage tourism through the 'Bharat Gaurav Train' initiative:
**Economy (Sleeper Class - 150 seats):** ₹16,900 per person
**Comfort (3rd AC - 400 seats):** ₹31,000 per person
**Superior (2nd AC - 50 seats):** ₹43,500 per person
**Note:** Solo travelers will be accommodated in hotels and on the train on a double or triple-sharing basis.
**Train Boarding Locations**
This train journey will commence from South India, starting in Tirunelveli. Along the way, it will stop at major stations including Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Trichy, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, Gudur, and Vijayawada. You can embark on your journey from any of these stations at your convenience.
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