Fulfilling the spiritual aspirations of thousands, Indian Railways is set to re-operate the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train on the iconic Char Dham Yatra circuit, covering Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarkadhish. The tour will commence on May 27, 2025, from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station, shortly after the opening of the Badrinath Dham in the first week of May.
Spanning 17 days, this train will be operated by Indian railways’ tourism and catering cooperation. One can book tickets from irctc website. This all-inclusive pilgrimage will offer devotees an opportunity to visit:
● Badrinath: including the sacred Badrinath temple, Mana Village and Joshimath.
● Rishikesh, Jagannath Puri, Konark Sun Temple, and Chandrabhaga Beach
● Rameshwaram & Dhanushkodi, including the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple
● Dwarka, featuring Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Byet Dwarka
● Additional visits to Jyotirlinga temple in Varanasi, Pune and Nashik.
The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of attractive features and modern amenities that includes dining restaurants, shower cubicles, etc.. The Tourist Train offers AC I, AC II and AC III classes, with upgraded security via CCTV surveillance and dedicated security guards in each coach. The package also includes 3-star hotel accommodation, all vegetarian meals, AC transfers for sightseeing and dedicated tour escorts.
