IRCTC announces rail tour package for 7 Jyotirlinga Yatra including Somnath via Bharat Gaurav Train
June 18, 2025
Somnath: IRCTC Ltd. has announced that it is offering a special pilgrimage tour, the “7 Jyotirlinga Yatra”, via the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train starting from Gorakhpur Railway Station. This 11-night, 12-day spiritual journey covers seven sacred Jyotirlingas and prominent temples, including: Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Somnath Jyotirlinga, Dwarkadhish Temple & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (Bet Dwarka), Triambkeshwar Jyotirlinga, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga.
The “7 Jyotirlinga Yatra” by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is a spiritually enriching pilgrimage offered by IRCTC, starting from Gorakhpur. The journey spans 11 nights and 12 days, scheduled from 30th June to 11th July 2025, and takes devotees across some of India’s most sacred Jyotirlinga shrines.
The train will accommodate a total of 767 passengers, categorized into three travel classes. The Comfort Class (2A) offers 49 berths, Standard Class (3A) has 70 berths, and Economy Class (SL) includes 648 berths, ensuring a wide range of options for travelers across different budgets. The itinerary covers a divine circuit starting and ending in Gorakhpur.
Tour Price (Per Person)
| Category | Class | Adult (Rs.) | Child (5–11 yrs) (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | 2A | ₹53,260 | ₹51,370 |
| Standard | 3A | ₹40,000 | ₹38,430 |
| Economy | SL | ₹23,500 | ₹22,160 |
Note: Single travelers will be allotted shared accommodation with other passengers.
Complete Itinerary
| 7 Jyotirlinga Yatra by BHARAT GAURAV TRAIN Ex. GKP | ||||||
| Destination covered: Mahakaleshwar temple- Dwarkadhish temple & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga- Somnath Jyotirlinga- Triambkeshwar Jyotirlinga- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga- Omkareshwar temple. | ||||||
| Boarding points/ De-boarding points: – Gorakhpur Jn.- Manikpur jn. – Ayodhya cantt- Sultanpur- Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction- Prayagraj Sangam – Rae-Bareli Jn.- Lucknow/NR- Kanpur Central- Orai- Virangana Lakshmibai (Jhansi)- Lalitpur. | ||||||
| Itinerary date: – 30.06.25 to 11.07.25 (11 Nights/ 12 Days) | ||||||
| (DAY) | Date | Station code | Arrival timing | Departure timing | Boarding points | Description |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | GKP | ** | Morning | Gorakhpur Jn. | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | MUR | Morning | Morning | Manikpur jn. | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | AYC | Afternoon | Afternoon | Ayodhya cantt. | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | SLN | Afternoon | Afternoon | Sultanpur | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | MBDP | Afternoon | Afternoon | Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | PYGS | Afternoon | Afternoon | Prayagraj Sangam | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | RBL | Evening | Evening | Rae-Bareli Jn | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | LKO | Night | Night | Lucknow/NR | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | CNB | Night | Night | Kanpur Central | Boarding |
| (DAY 1) | 30.06.25 | ORAI | Late night | Late night | Orai | Boarding |
| (DAY 2) | 01.07.25 | VGLJ | Late night | Late night | Virangana Lakshmibai (Jhansi) | Boarding |
| (DAY 2) | 01.07.25 | LAR | Early morning | Early morning | Lalitpur | Boarding |
| (DAY 2) | 01.07.25 | UJN | Morning | ** | Ujjain | Darshan of Mahakaleshwar temple, Visit Omkareshwar temple Departure for Dwarika one Night Stay at Ujjain. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
| (Day 3) | 02.07.25 | ** | Late night | |||
| DAY 4) | 03.07.25 | DWK | Evening | ** | Dwarka | Night Stay at DWARIKA, Darshan of Dwarkadhish temple & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bhyet Dwarika, Signature Bridge. Departure to Somnath. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
| (DAY 5) | 04.07.25 | ** | Night | |||
| (DAY 6) | 05.07.25 | VRL | Early morning | Afternoon | Veraval (Somnath) | Darshan of Somnath Jyotirlinga Departure for Nasik. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
| (DAY 7) | 06.07.25 | NK | Afternoon | ** | Nasik Road | Night stay at Nasik., Darshan of Triambkeshwar Jyotirlinga, then Panchvati, Kalaram Mandir. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
| (DAY 8) | 07.07.25 | ** | Night | |||
| (DAY 9) | 08.07.25 | KK | Early morning | Night | Khadki | Arrived at Khadki & Darshan of Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Night Departure for Return Journey. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
| (DAY 10) | 09.07.25 | AWB | Early morning | Night | Aurangabad | Arrived at Aurangabad & Darshan of Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
| (DAY 11) | 10.07.25 | LAR | Afternoon | Afternoon | Lalitpur | De-boarding |
| (DAY 11) | 10.07.25 | VGLJ | Evening | Evening | Virangana Lakshmibai (Jhansi) | De-boarding |
| (DAY 11) | 10.07.25 | ORAI | Night | Night | ORAI | De-boarding |
| (DAY 11) | 10.07.25 | CNB | Night | Night | Kanpur Central | De-boarding |
| (DAY 11) | 10.07.25 | LKO | Late night | Late night | Lucknow/NR | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | RBL | Late night | Late night | Rae-Bareli Jn. | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | PYGS | Early morning | Early morning | Prayagraj Sangam | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | MBDP | Early morning | Early morning | Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | SLR | Early morning | Early morning | Sultanpur | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | AYC | Morning | Morning | Ayodhya cantt. | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | MUR | Morning | Morning | Manikpur jn. | De-boarding |
| (DAY 12) | 11.07.25 | GKP | Morning | ** | Gorakhpur Jn. | De-boarding |
NOTE:
- • Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of Train.
- • Seating arrangement will be finalized 02-03 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth is not guaranteed.
- • IRCTC will not be providing any special Darshan Tickets.
- • Timings mentioned above are tentative and may be change. Final timing issue by Railway operating department will be intimated two days before the commencement of journey”
- • The Arrival/ Departure timings at halt stations are tentative, and subject to Railway approval and train running as per the schedule.
Package inclusions & exclusions
- Train Journey, Night Stay, Wash & Change and Transport will be provided as under:
| Services | Economy | Standard | Comfort |
| Train Journey | Sleeper Class | 3AC | 2AC |
| Night Stay in budget hotels as per itinerary | Stay in Non-AC Hotels on DBL/TRP | Stay in AC Budget Hotels on DBL/TRP | Stay in AC Budget Hotels on DBL/TRP |
| Wash & Change in budget hotels as per itinerary | Wash n Change on Multi Share in Non-AC Hotel Room | Wash n Change on DBL/TRP in Non-AC Hotel Room | Wash n Change on DBL/TRP in AC Hotel Room |
| Transportation | Non-AC Transport | Non-AC Transport | AC Transport |
| Meals | Basic Onboard & Off- board Meals | Basic Onboard & Off board Meals | Basic Onboard & Off board Meals |
| Note: Single passenger can book the package but he/ she will have to accommodate on Double/Triple occupancy. | |||
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- • Train Journey by Bharat Gaurav Tourist train as per package category.
- • Passenger booked as single will have to share the occupancy with another passenger.
- • Nights stay & wash and change in Budget hotels as per itinerary and package category.
- • All meals: Morning tea, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Vegetarian only.
- • All Transfers and sightseeing as per package category.
- • Travel insurance for the passengers.
- • Services of professional and friendly tour escorts.
- • IRCTC Tour Managers will travel throughout the tour for necessary assistance.
- • 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 sightseeing, entrance 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.
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