IRCTC announces ‘Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra’ tour package for Somnath, other Shiva temples
July 11, 2025
Prabhas Patan: IRCTC Ltd. is set to operate the “Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra”, an LTC-approved pilgrimage package via the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. The 13-day tour will cover sacred Jyotirlinga sites across India, including Dwarka (Nageshwar), Somnath, Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar), Omkareshwar, Nashik (Trimbakeshwar), Aurangabad (Grishneshwar), Parbhani/Parli Vaijnath, and Markapur (Srisailam Mallikarjun).
Tour Highlights
Tour Name: Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Start Date: 19.07.2025
Tour Itinerary– Solapur → Dwarka (Nageshwar) → Somnath → Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar) → Omkareshwar → Nashik (Trimbakeshwar) → Aurangabad (Grishneshwar) → Parbhani/Parli Vaijnath → Markapur (Srisailam Mallikarjun) → Return
Boarding Points – Solapur, Kurduwadi, Daund, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Dahanu Road, Vapi, Surat
De-boarding Points – Kalaburagi, Solapur, Kurduwadi, Daund, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan, Thane, CSMT
Package Price (Per Person)
| Category | Cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Economy (SL) | ₹22,820 |
| Standard (3AC) | ₹38,340 |
| Comfort (2AC) | ₹50,780 |
Destinations & Temple Visits
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Dwarka: Dwarkadhish Temple & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
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Veraval: Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
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Ujjain: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga & Omkareshwar Temple
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Nashik: Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
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Aurangabad: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
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Parli: Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple
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Markapur: Srisailam Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga Temple
Tour Itinerary
| DAY | STATION | DISCRIPTION |
| DAY 01 19.07.25 | Solapur | Departure from Solapur |
| Kurduwadi | Entraining | |
| Daund | Entraining | |
| Pune | Entraining | |
| Lonavala | Entraining | |
| Karjat | Entraining | |
| Kalyan | Entraining | |
| Vasai Rd | Entraining | |
| Dahanu Rd | Entraining | |
| Surat | Entraining | |
| DAY 02 20.07.25 | Dwarka | Evening arrival at Dwarka. Hotel Check in (Overnight stay at Dwarka). Next day morning after fresh n up visit Dwarkadhish Temple & Jyotirlinga Nageshwar Temple. late night departure to Veraval. Overnight train journey |
| DAY 03 21.07.25 | ||
| DAY 04 22.07.25 | Veraval | Arrival at Veraval. after fresh n up Visit Jyotirlinga Somnath Temple. Afternoon departure to Ujjain. (Overnight Train Journey) |
| DAY 05 23.07.25 | Indore | Arrival Indore, after Fresh-n-up proceed for Jyotirlinga Mahakaleshwar temple. (Overnight stay at Ujjain). Next day after breakfast visit Jyotirlinga Omkareshwar temple. Later departure to Indore Railway Station to board the train for Nasik (Overnight Train Journey) |
| DAY 06 24.07.25 | ||
| DAY 07 25.07.25 | Nasik | Arrival at Nasik, Check in at Hotel (Overnight stay at Nasik) Next day after fresh n up proceed for Jyotirlinga Trimbakeshwar temple darshan. Late night departure to Aurangabad. (Overnight Train Journey) |
| DAY 08 26.07.25 | ||
| DAY 09 27.07.25 | Aurangabad | Arrival at Aurangabad. after Fresh-n-up proceed to visit Jyotirlinga Grishneshwar Temple, Late night departure to Parbhani/Parli (Overnight Train Journey) |
| DAY 10 28.07.25 | Parbhani / Parli | Arrival at Parbhani/Parli, After fresh n up proceed towards Parli to visit Jyotirlinga Parli Vaijyanath Temple. Afternoon departure to Markapur Rd. (Overnight Train Journey). |
| DAY 11 29.07.25 | Mallikarjuna | Arrival at Markapur Rd, transfer to Shrishailam by road, after fresh-n-up visit Jyotirlinga Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple Late night departure for return journey. (Overnight Train Journey). |
| DAY 12 30.07.25 | Kalaburagi | Detraining |
| Solapur | Detraining | |
| Kurduwadi | Detraining | |
| Daund | Detraining | |
| Pune | Detraining | |
| DAY 13 31.07.25 | Lonavala | Detraining |
| Karjat | Detraining | |
| Kalyan | Detraining | |
| Thane | Detraining | |
| CSMT | TOUR ENDS. |
Package Inclusions:
| Services | ECONOMY (SL) | STANDARD (3AC) | COMFORT (2AC) |
| Package cost Per person Rs | 22820/- | 38340/- | 50780/- |
| Train Journey | Non-AC Sleeper Class Train Journey | 3AC Train Journey | 2AC Train Journey |
| Meals | Basic Onboard & Off board Meals | Basic Onboard & Offboard Meals | Basic Onboard & Offboard Meals |
| Accommodation | Stay in Non-AC Budget Hotels on Twin/Triple | Stay in AC Budget Hotels on Twin/Triple | Stay in AC Budget Hotels on Twin/Triple |
| Wash – n change | Wash n Change on Multi Share in Non AC Hotel Room (Maximum 5 PAX in One Room) | Wash n Change on Twin /Triple, in Non AC Hotel Room | Wash n Change on Twin/ Triple, in AC Hotel Room |
| Transportation | Non-AC Transport | Non-AC Transport | AC Transport |
- • Confirmed Rail Reservation
- • Onboard train and Off board meals (veg only).
- • All Transfers and sightseeing by buses.
- • Travel insurance for the passengers.
- • Security on Train.
- • All applicable Taxes.
Package Exclusions:
- • Monument entry charges.
- • Boating, adventure sports etc.
- • Meals are preset and a choice of menu is not available.
- • Any room service will be chargeable.
- • Cost of entry fees and local guides etc. not included in the itinerary.
- • All kind of tips to drivers, waiters, guides, representative, Fuel Surcharge, etc.
- • Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us.
- • Anything not included in the inclusions.
Cancellation Policy:
| No. of days before commencement of Trip* | Total Deductions |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) | Rs. 250 /- per passenger |
| Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) | 25 % of the package cost |
| Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) | 50 % of the package cost |
| Less than 4 days | 100 % of the package cost |
Terms and Conditions:
Important Note:
- • All Guests are requested to carry Voter ID/Aadhar Card & Covid -19 final dose certificate with them.
- • Some of the hotels in the selected locations may not be having lift facilities.
- • Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of Train. The final Timing will be based on the Train order received from the railways.
- • Operation of Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.
- • IRCTC has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities/ strikes/ cancellation/ delay of train/ insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour period.
- • Operation of Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.
- • Passengers before boarding the train should ensure the proper check -up of their body/ health from their Doctor in order to be fit for travelling, IRCTC will not be responsible for any mishap due to unfit condition/ health problem such as restlessness/ anxiety/ Unusual breathing problem of Asthmatic clients/ any other physical problems and Natural Death of the passengers.
DO’S & DON’T :
Please go through the following points to make your journey better and comfortable:
- • Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App. by all (Staff & tourists) .
- • Tourist should wear face mask and hand gloves.
- • Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40 – 60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty .Use of alcohol – based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.
- • Luggage should be disinfected at reception /boarding point.
- • Tourists are advised to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with with their hands .
- • All tourists have a abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States / local administration which they are visiting.
- • Tourist should avoid using other tourist’s phone, water bottle, umbrella etc as much as possible.
- • Social distancing to be followed during boarding / deboarding of train /any other transport, monuments & pilgrim places visit , group lunches / dinners etc.
- • Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc .
- • All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels etc.
- Touching of statues /idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious / tourist places.
- • No physical offerings like Prasad /distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc inside the religious place.
- • COVID-19 fully vaccination certificate is compulsory for temple darshan and sightseeing of monuments. All passengers should carry vaccination certificate in hard copy or in phone during the duration of tour.
- • Avoid physical contact while greeting each other.
Tour Manager
- • Your Tour Manager is your source of information. Please follow guidelines of the Tour Manager at all times.
During Train Journey
- • Do not pull the chain while traveling on train as it is a punishable offence when done without a valid reason.
- • Do not waste any water unnecessarily in the train.
- • Do not cross railway tracks. Use foot over bridges.
Attire
- • Please ensure that your attire does not offend the locals/visitors at the places you visit. At holy shrines, you may be required to remove your shoes.
Decorum
- • Please maintain decency of language as a courtesy towards your fellow passengers in the train and other visitors at the shrines/places your visit.
- • Do not be rude while interacting with locals and do not indulge in any arguments. In case of any doubts on any matter, please communicate with the Tour Manager.
- • Please be in groups and follow timings at the places you visit as per instructions of the Tour Manager.
- • Photography may be restricted at certain places. Do not offend the local regulations.
- • IRCTC reserves the right to remove any passenger that it feels is creating discord on the tour.
Sight seeing
- • The itinerary provided to you may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Please follow the instructions of Tour Manager.
- • IRCTC shall not be responsible for any mishaps caused due to negligence, non – compliance of instructions etc.
Safety and Security
- • Please take complete care of your belongings during the tour.
- • Do carry a Photo Identity Card such as Voter’s ID, Passport, PAN Card etc. for Security reasons.
- • Please leave the contact details of person(s) to be contacted in case of any Emergency with the Tour Manager.
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