The tour will be conducted on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, offering pilgrims a unique and comfortable way to visit the eight sacred Jyotirlingas across India during the holy month of Shravan
The Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra tour will cover the following Jyotirlingas and locations. Pic/IRCTC
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has announced a special religious tour package -- the Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra -- starting from Solapur in Maharashtra on July 19, 2025, an official statement said.
It said that the tour will be conducted on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, offering pilgrims a unique and comfortable way to visit the eight sacred Jyotirlingas across India during the holy month of Shravan.
It further stated that the initiative is being launched by IRCTC’s West Zone office in Mumbai.
According to Gaurav Jha, Group General Manager (West Zone), the yatra has been specially curated to offer families, groups, and solo travellers a seamless experience that combines spiritual fulfilment with the convenience of rail travel.
The tour will cover the following Jyotirlingas and locations including Dwarka (Nageshwar), Somnath, Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar), Omkareshwar, Nashik (Trimbakeshwar), Aurangabad (Grishneshwar), Parbhani (Parli Vaijnath) and Markapur (Srisailam Mallikarjun).
Boarding points for passengers include -- Solapur, Kurduwadi, Daund, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Dahanu Road, Vapi, and Surat.
The starting price for the tour is approximately Rs 22,760 per person, with different classes available including Sleeper (Non-AC), AC III Tier, and AC II Tier.
The Bharat Gaurav trains are specially designed for tourism with artistic exteriors showcasing Indian heritage, and feature infotainment systems, CCTV surveillance, and a pantry car for fresh meals. Each train has a capacity of around 600 to 700 passengers, the officials said.
They said that the all-inclusive package offers comfortable train travel, hotel stays, on-ground transfers and excursions by bus, onboard meals, travel insurance and tour guide services.
Jha added, "There is huge interest for these religious tourism packages. As soon as bookings open online, they are snapped up quickly. Our aim is to make spiritual tourism affordable, safe, and accessible for all."
The statement said that the travellers can visit the official IRCTC website www.irctctourism.com or contact the IRCTC West Zone office via WhatsApp or SMS at 8287931886 for bookings and queries.
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