IRCTC Bharat Gaurav Train to Cover Statue of Unity and 4 Jyotirlingas; EMI Facility Available for Travellers
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Travellers looking for a religious and heritage tour in August 2026 can book a special package announced by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) under the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train initiative.
The special train tour will cover the Statue of Unity in Gujarat along with four Jyotirlingas, offering passengers an organised 10-day itinerary starting from Gorakhpur Railway Station.
The tour will operate from August 17 to 26, 2026.
Destinations covered during the journey
Passengers travelling on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will visit several religious and tourist attractions, including:
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Bet Dwarka
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gujarat
- Somnath Jyotirlinga, Gujarat
- Signature Bridge
- Statue of Unity, Gujarat
The entire itinerary will be completed through the Bharat Gaurav Train, with local sightseeing arrangements at various destinations.
Multiple boarding points available
The train will begin its journey from Gorakhpur Railway Station. To make the tour accessible for more passengers, boarding facilities will also be available at several stations, including:
- Mankapur
- Ayodhya Cantt
- Sultanpur
- Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh
- Prayagraj Sangam
- Rae Bareli
- Lucknow
- Kanpur Central
- Urai
- Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi
- Lalitpur
Travel package includes meals and sightseeing
The IRCTC package provides different travel categories along with food and sightseeing facilities.
The package includes:
- Sleeper Class, Third AC (3AC) and Second AC (2AC) travel options
- Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Local sightseeing through AC and non-AC buses
IRCTC Bharat Gaurav Train package fare
The per-person fare has been fixed according to the travel category:
Category | Class | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
Economy | Sleeper Class | ₹18,380 |
Standard | Third AC (3AC) | ₹29,570 |
Comfort | Second AC (2AC) | ₹38,870 |
Travellers can also avail of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and EMI payment options for the tour package.
Booking process
Ajit Kumar Sinha, Chief Regional Manager, IRCTC Northern Region, said passengers can book the tour online through the official IRCTC Tourism website or by visiting the IRCTC office at Paryatan Bhavan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
For further information and booking assistance, travellers can contact:
- 9236391923
- 9236391908
- 8287930908
- 9236391925
- 8303555714
- 8287930926
- 9415042930
