Indian Railways Launches Summer Special Bharat Gaurav Trains For Pilgrims: Check Routes, Dates And Fares

Planning a spiritual trip often sounds exciting until you start figuring out train tickets, hotel bookings, local transport and food. To make things easier, the South Central Railway and IRCTC have rolled out a set of Bharat Gaurav tourist trains this summer. Running between April and June, these trains operate from Secunderabad and offer curated pilgrimage routes across North and South India. The idea is simple: you pick a route, and almost everything else is taken care of. From travel and accommodation to meals and sightseeing, the packages are designed to keep things smooth and stress-free. Whether you are planning a family trip or travelling with a group, these tours aim to give you a complete experience without the usual travel hassle.

All you need to know about these special trains:

1. Ayodhya–Kashi With Baidyanath Dham (April 28 – May 7)

This 10-day journey covers Puri, Konark, Baidyanath Dham, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.

Fare per person:

• Sleeper: ₹16,700

• 3AC: ₹26,100

• 2AC: ₹34,100

Route: Secunderabad → Kazipet → Warangal → Khammam → Vijayawada → Gudivada → Bhimavaram → Tanuku → Nidadavolu → Rajahmundry → Samalkot → Tuni → Duvvada → Pendurthi → Vizianagaram

2. Haridwar–Vaishno Devi–Rishikesh (May 12 – May 21)

This trip includes stops at Mathura, Vrindavan, Mata Vaishno Devi, Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Fare per person:

• Sleeper: ₹16,500

• 3AC: ₹25,700

• 2AC: ₹33,400

Route: Secunderabad → Bhuvanagiri → Jangaon → Kazipet → Peddapalli → Mancherial → Bellampalli → Sirpur Kagaznagar → Balharshah → Wardha → Nagpur

3. Divya Dakshina Yatra (May 24 – May 31)

This South India circuit covers Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam), Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Trichy, Thanjavur and Chidambaram.

Fare per person:

• Sleeper: ₹14,500

• 3AC: ₹21,700

• 2AC: ₹27,900

Route: Secunderabad → Jangaon → Kazipet → Warangal → Mahabubabad → Khammam → Madhira → Vijayawada → Tenali → Ongole → Nellore → Gudur → Renigunta