The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has unveiled a comprehensive range of Bharat Gaurav tourist train tours for June and July 2026, offering travellers an opportunity to explore India's prominent pilgrimage destinations and heritage landmarks. According to reports from NDTV Profit, the packages are priced from ₹15,600 onwards and cover several circuits across the country, including spiritual destinations ranging from Ayodhya and Kashi to Jyotirlinga shrines, temple trails across South India, pilgrimage routes in Nepal, and key religious centres in eastern India. The tours feature premium facilities including 1 coach of 1AC, 3 coaches of 2AC, 5 coaches of 3AC, 2 sleeper class coaches (SL), and an onboard pantry car.
IRCTC's special Ayodhya Kashi Punya Kshetra Yatra, which includes visits to Baidyanath Dham and the Yamuna Pushkaralu, is scheduled to cover prominent pilgrimage destinations such as Puri, Konark, Baidyanath, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj. As reported by NDTV Profit, the 10-day tour, spread across nine nights, will start from Secunderabad/Hyderabad on June 3, with passengers having boarding options from multiple stations including Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Gudivada Junction, Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, Nidadavolu Junction, Rajahmundry, Samalkot Junction, Tuni, Duvvada, Pendurthi and Vizianagaram. The package is priced from ₹16,700 onwards and includes rail and road transport, accommodation, meals, escort services and travel insurance. Each tour features an experienced Tour Manager to ensure smooth journey coordination, with professional security personnel appointed for every coach and Coach Managers responsible for passenger assistance and onboard coordination.
IRCTC's Jyotirlinga with Dakshin Darshan Yatra package will take pilgrims through South India's most revered spiritual destinations, including Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari and the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga shrine. According to NDTV Profit, the 10-night, 11-day pilgrimage tour is slated to begin on June 10, with passengers able to board from stations such as Indore, Ujjain, Rani Kamlapati, Itarsi and Nagpur. Fares for the package start from ₹20,250 per person and include transportation, hotel stays, meals, escort services and insurance coverage. The tour features comprehensive visa assistance as part of tour services, with comfortable accommodation provided as per chosen category and seamless AC/NAC transport as per the itinerary.
This tour package will take devotees across prominent pilgrimage centres including Ujjain, Dwarka, Veraval, Nasik Road and Aurangabad. As reported by NDTV Profit, the 11-night, 12-day journey is set to start on June 12, with boarding facilities available at multiple stations such as Haridwar, Lucknow, Kanpur Central and Lalitpur. Fares for the pilgrimage package start at ₹24,100 per person.
IRCTC's Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra package is set to cover several important pilgrimage destinations, including Ujjain, Dwarka, Somnath, Pune, Nasik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. According to NDTV Profit, the pilgrimage tour, spanning 10 nights and 11 days, will start on June 16, with boarding facilities available from Secunderabad, Kamareddi, Nizamabad, Dharmabad, Mudkhed, Nanded, Purna and Hyderabad. Starting at ₹17,600, the package includes train and bus transport, hotel accommodation, meals, escort services and travel insurance. Each tour features a thoughtfully curated itinerary designed to optimize time, enhance experiences and ensure seamless travel.
The Puri Kamakhya Baidyanath Dham Yatra will cover key pilgrimage centres such as Puri, Guwahati, Jasidih, Varanasi and Ayodhya. As reported by NDTV Profit, the 12-day journey is scheduled for departure on June 25, with boarding options from multiple stations across Maharashtra, including Pune, Kalyan, Nasik, Manmad and Nagpur. Fares for the package begin at ₹22,770 per person.
The Dakshin Bharat Yatra package features visits to key pilgrimage centres such as Tirumala, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari and Srisailam. According to NDTV Profit, the 11-night and 12-day tour will begin on June 29, with passengers able to board from stations including Yog Nagri Rishikesh, Haridwar, Bareilly, Lucknow, Raebareli and Prayagraj Sangam. The package starts from ₹24,350 onwards.
