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Sapta Jyotirlinga Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Flagged Off From Vijayawada Railway Station

 Around 159 Yatris embark on a Spiritual Journey to Seven Jyotirlingas on the First Bharat Gaurav Train originating from Andhra Pradesh

The Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train witnessed enthusiastic response from rail tourists in and around Vijayawada. 159 Rail Yatris have boarded the “Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra Bharat Gaurav Train from Vijayawada Railway Station today i.e 18th November, 2023. The Rail Yatris were greeted with Traditional welcome and the whole station premises reverberated with spiritual fervor. This is the First Bharat Gaurav Train originating from Andhra Pradesh.

Shri Narendra A. Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway flagged off “Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train today from Platform no. 10 at Vijayawada Railway Station.

The Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train starting from Vijayawada Railway Station shall cover famous Jyotirlinga destinations & Statue of Unity in Northern and Western parts of the country, while providing boarding / de-boarding facility at seven important enroute stations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. The boarding / de-boarding facility is provided at Vijayawada in AP, Khammam, Kazipet, Secunderabad & Nizamabad in Telangana, Nanded and Purna in Maharashtra. The train will cover important pilgrim places like Ujjain (Mahakaleswar & Omkareshwar), Vadodara (Statue of Unity), Dwaraka, Somnath, Nasik (Triambakeshwar), Pune (Bhima Shankar) and Aurangabad (Grishneswar Temple).   

Adressing the Media, Shri Narendra A. Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, said that Bharat Gaurav Express traversing across the revered cities of Jyotirlingas including Statue of Unity, is a golden opportunity for pilgrims and devotees to visit all the sacred places in one go. He also expressed immense joy and happiness for flagging off the first Bharat Gaurav Train originating from Andhra Pradesh. DRM stated that gauging the demand of devotees, more number of Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra Specials shall be planned to facilitate the Passengers. Shri Narendra A. Patil highlighted that earlier trains which were operated from the zone have received huge patronage with the consistent 100%occupancy in almost all trains. DRM wished the entraining passengers and wished them a memorable and safe journe.

Shri Narendra A. Patil, DRM   took stock of catering arrangements, accomodation and  safety measures undertaken by the Officials. He congratulated the officials of IRCTC for making best arrangements for the boarding Devotees.

The whole trip will be covered over a period of 12 nights / 13 days period. It includes all travel facilities (including both rail as well as road transport), accommodation facility, catering arrangements (Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – both On-Board and Off-Board), Services of professional and friendly tour escorts. Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

Sapta (07) Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra with Statue of Unity  – Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

Tour Itinerary

-Ujjain - Vadodara- Dwaraka - Somnath - Nasik Road - Pune- Aurangabad

Tour Date                          

18.11.2023  at 20:00 Hrs from Vijayawada Railway Station

Duration

12 Nights/13 Days  From 18.11.2023  to 30.11.2023 

Boarding / De boarding Stations

Vijayawada , Khammam, Kazipet , Secunderabad,  Nizamabad ,  Nanded,  Purna

Cost Per Head (Including GST)

Economy Category (SL): Rs. 21,000/-

Standard Category (3AC): Rs. 32,500/-

Comfort Category (2AC): Rs. 42,500/-

 

 For more details one can visit IRCTC website: http://www.irctctourism.com and can also approach on phone numbers of Vijayawada office & Secunderabad Zonal Office with phone numbers- 0866-2572280, 9701360701, 8287932228, 9110712752 etc.

 

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