Visit 6 Jyotirlingas for Just ₹23,000! IRCTC's Most Affordable Package for Bihar—Find Out the Complete Itinerary..
If you are planning a religious pilgrimage with your family this summer, IRCTC—a subsidiary of Indian Railways—presents you with a wonderful opportunity. Under the Central Government's 'Dekho Apna Desh' (Explore Your Own Country) and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' (One India, Great India) initiatives, the *Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train* is being operated. This special train will take passengers on a pilgrimage to six of the country's renowned *Jyotirlingas* (shrines of Lord Shiva) and the *Shirdi Sai Dham*. A particularly noteworthy feature is that, for devotees from Bihar, the train includes designated stops at major stations such as Patna, Rajgir, and Buxar, allowing them to board directly from their home region.
**A Confluence of Major Centers of Faith in 12 Days**
The entire journey spans 11 nights and 12 days. During this time, devotees will have the privilege of visiting the *Jyotirlingas* of Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, and Bhimashankar. Additionally, the train will travel to Shirdi, where passengers can pay their respects at the shrine of Sai Baba. The train will commence its journey from Jharsuguda in Odisha and proceed toward its various destinations, passing through several districts of Bihar along the way.
**Fare Options Across Three Categories**
To make this journey accessible to a wide range of travelers, IRCTC has established a tiered fare structure comprising three categories designed to suit various budgets. The fare covers not only the train journey itself but also vegetarian meals, sightseeing tours via bus, hotel accommodation, and travel insurance. For those seeking a budget-friendly travel option, the fare is set at ₹23,315 per passenger. Alternatively, for travel in the *Third AC* class, passengers are required to pay ₹41,570 per person. For an even more comfortable travel experience, the fare for the *Second AC* class has been fixed at ₹50,410 per person.
**A Major Convenience for Devotees from Bihar**
Typically, long-distance tourist trains of this nature originate from major metropolitan cities. However, on this occasion, IRCTC has paid special attention to the needs of travelers from Bihar. The train's route has been meticulously planned to enable residents of Patna, Rajgir, and Buxar to board the train directly from their nearest local stations. This arrangement will significantly ease the burden of long-distance travel for elderly passengers and families.
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