Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has announced two Bharat Gaurav tourist train packages from Secunderabad railway station this July, offering pilgrims an opportunity to visit major religious destinations across northern and southern India.
The Ayodhya-Kashi Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham will depart on July 4 and span nine nights and ten days. The itinerary includes visits to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ram Janmabhoomi, Baidyanath Temple, Triveni Sangam and several other prominent pilgrimage sites.
The Divya Dakshin Yatra with Arunachalam will begin on July 20 and run for eight nights and nine days. The package covers renowned temples including Arunachaleswarar Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Passengers can board and deboard the trains at multiple railway stations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, making the tours accessible to travellers from both states.
Both packages include vegetarian meals, travel insurance, professional tour escorts and onboard security, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free pilgrimage experience for passengers.
The Bharat Gaurav tourist trains are part of IRCTC’s efforts to promote religious tourism by offering all-inclusive pilgrimage packages that combine rail travel with accommodation, sightseeing and essential travel services.