A Gift from the Railways: Tour South India for Just ₹31,000—Accommodation and Meals Included..

IRCTC Tour Package: If you have long been planning to visit the magnificent temples of South India, IRCTC—a subsidiary of Indian Railways—brings you an excellent opportunity. IRCTC is set to launch the ‘Dakshin Bharat Yatra’ (South India Tour) package aboard the ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train.’ This journey is not only spiritually significant but also budget-friendly.

This tour package spans 11 nights and 12 days, commencing on April 9, 2026. During this journey, travelers will be taken to some of South India’s most iconic religious and historical sites. Under this package, travelers will have the opportunity to visit destinations such as Tirupati Balaji, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, and the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga.

**Where to Board the Train?**

For the convenience of travelers from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, specific boarding and de-boarding points have been designated for this train. Passengers can board the train at Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, and Ratlam Junctions.

**Package Cost and Amenities**
IRCTC has categorized this tour into two segments. Under the ‘Standard’ category, the fare is ₹31,005 per person. Under the ‘Comfort’ category, the fare is ₹36,320 per person. A key highlight of this package is that, in addition to train tickets, travelers are provided with a host of other amenities. These include hotel accommodation arrangements, vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), local sightseeing via buses, tour escorts, security guards, and travel insurance.

**Temples to be Visited**

**Rameswaram:** Visit to the Shri Ramanathaswamy Temple.
**Madurai:** Visit to the world-renowned Meenakshi Temple.
**Kanyakumari:** Visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and scenic views of the coastline.
**Tirupati:** Darshan (holy viewing) of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
**Mallikarjuna:** Visit to the Shri Mallikarjuna Temple.

**How to Book?**

A total of 780 seats are available on this train. Passengers can book their seats by visiting the official IRCTC website, www.irctctourism.com.

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