Indian Railways announces new package to visit 7 Jyotirlingas in Nov: Details here

New Delhi: In its latest initiative to promote religious tourism, Indian Railways has announced a special gift for Lord Shiva devotees. The new plan ensures a package to seven Jyotirlingas at an affordable price in November. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation or IRCTC Bharat Gaurav train package, priced from just Rs 24,100, offers a 12-day journey beginning on November 18 from Yoga City Rishikesh Railway Station. This journey will be a total of 11 nights/12 days. However, boarding options are available at Haridwar, Lucknow, Kanpur, and other stations.

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will have a total capacity of 767 passengers. Among the 12 Jyotirlings, the package will cover 7, including Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Nageshwar, Somnath, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, and Grishneshwar. Apart from these, the package includes visiting other key destinations such as Dwarkadhish and Bet Dwarka. Let’s have a quick glimpse of these divine places and know the other details here.

Here is the quick glimpse of the 7 Jyotirlingas around India.

1. Omkareshwar

It is located on the sacred, island-shaped Omkar Parvat in Madhya Pradesh, near the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers.

2. Mahakaleshwar

It is situated in the ancient city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on the side of the holy river Shipra.

3. Nageshwar

It is located on the coast of Saurashtra in the area of Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat. It is about 18 km from Dwarka city.

4. Somnath

Situated in Prabhas Patan on the western coast of Gujarat, the temple is a symbol of resilience and faith, having been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history.

5. Trimbakeshwar

It is located in the town of Trimbak in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. The idol here is unique for having three faces.

6. Bhimashankar

It is nestled within the lush forests of the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sahyadri hills near Maharashtra's Pune.

7. Grishneshwar

It is situated around 30 kilometres from Aurangabad city and is located just 1.5 km away from the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra.

This package can be booked through the official website of IRCTC and authorised outlets.

With a discount of up to 33 per cent under the Bharat Gaurav Yojana, this yatra offers devotees an opportunity to visit the most revered Shiva temples in India with ease and comfort.

Passengers must bring identity proof and a Covid-19 vaccination certificate at the time of boarding.

1. Train journey, night stay in budget hotels, and ‘wash and change’ in budget hotels as per the chosen category – Economy, Standard or Comfort.

2. All meals, including morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegetarian only).

3. Travel insurance for passengers.

4. Services of professional tour escorts.

5. IRCTC Tour Managers travel throughout the journey.

6. All applicable taxes.

1. Monument and temple entry charges, boating, etc.

2. Sightseeing costs, entrance fees, and local guides are not listed in the itinerary.

3. Tips to drivers, waiters, guides, representatives, fuel surcharge, etc.

4. Personal expenses such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drinks are not part of the package.

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5. Any service not mentioned in the inclusions.

Through this spiritual tour, pilgrims will not only get to pay their respects at the divine Jyotirlingas but also experience a combination of devotion, comfort, and heritage onboard the special train.