The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC)Tourism is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. IRCTC was established on 27th September 1999 as an apex body of Indian railway to cater and manage hospitality on railway stations and trains to promote Indian tourism at domestic as well as international levels.
IRCTC’s headquarter is situated in the heart of the national capital New Delhi. To operate the operations smoothly five zonal offices are working in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai & Secunderabad. IRCTC provides complete travel and tourism solutions for the various customer segments and also caters to trains and stations over the Indian Railway network. It is also called the “Lifeline of the nation“.
What is the role of IRCTC in tourism?
IRCTC arranges for full train charters, coaches as well as reserved berth programs through regular trains for tourism purposes. During this short period, we have been able to provide such facilities to over 50,000 people.
IRCTC’s Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train has a mixed composition of Sleeper (Non AC), AC III-tier, and AC II-tier coaches. The exterior of these trains showcases popular Indian monuments, sculptures, landmarks, dance forms, etc which are an integral part of the country’s pride.
These trains have a total capacity of around 600 – 700 seats and are fitted with infotainment systematic and CCTV cameras in common areas along with unarmed security in each coach. The trains have a well-equipped pantry car for preparing fresh meals onboard based on regional cuisines served at the respective passenger seats.
Bharat Darshan Special Train 2023
Bharat Darshan Train Tour List 2023 | Bharat Darshan Special Train 2023
Bharat Darshan Special Train 2023 – Description, Boarding Point, Deboarding Points, Destination Covered, Package Details, Package Name, Itinerary Dated, Route, Tariff, Package Inclusions, Terms and Conditions, Cancellation Policy and Booking Contact Details
IRCTC Bharat Darshan Train Schedule, Special Tourist Train, Tour Packages, Live Status, Tourist Places, Schedule, Special Trains, and Train Number
Important IRCTC Tour Packages Bharat Darshan 2023 | Bharat Darshan Train Tour Packages 2023 By Train
1.Bharat Gaurav Jyotirlinga Yatra Special Train (ERBG01)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trains for tourists. The details are as follows
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Duration is 11 Nights/12 Days
- Tour Date-20-5-2023 to 31-5-2023
- Tour Train Journey-Kolkatta-State of Unity-Somnath Jyotirlinga-Dwaeaka-Shridi-Trimbakeshwar-Kolkatta
- Boarding-Deboarding-Kolkatta-Bandel Jn.-Braddhaman-Bolpur Shantiniketan-Rmpur Hatt-Pakur-Sahib ganj-Samastipur Jn.-Muzzffarpur Jn-Hajipur Jn.-Patakiputra-Ara-Buxer-Dd Upadhaya Jn.
- No of seats availabke-656(SL-315,3AC-297,2AC-44)
2.Dakshin Bharat Tourist Train (SCZBG01A)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trains for tourists. The details are as follows
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tour name: Dakshin Bharat Yatra
- Duration:8 Nights / 9 Days
- Tour Date: 28.05.2023
- Tour Itinerary:Bilaspur- Rameshwaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Tirupati – Srisailam.
- Train Itinerary:Bilaspur – Ramanathapuram – Madurai – Nagercoil – Renigunta – Markapur Road – Bilaspur
- seats:720 ( SL: 720)
- Boarding / De boarding Station:Bilaspur, Bhatapara, Tilda Neora, Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Gondia, Tirora, Bhandara Road, Nagpur, Sevagram
3.Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan (SZKBG01)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trains for tourists. The details are as follows
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tour Name- KARNATAKA BHARAT GAURAV KASHI DARSHAN
- Duration of Journey-07 Nights / 08 Days
- Date of Deprature-14.04.2023 & 28.04.2023Tour Itinerary-Bangalaru-Varanasi-Ayodha-Prayagraja-Bangluru
Destinations and visits covered:
- Varanasi:Tulsi Manas temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple & Ganga Aarti.
- Ayodhya:Ram Janam Bhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi, SaryuGhat.
- Prayagraj:Ganga-Yamuna Sangam, Hanuman temple.
- Special Discount- Rs. 5000/- per person by Govt. of Karnataka
4.Guru Kirpa Yatra by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train (NZBG15A)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trtrainsor tourists. The details are as follows
Tour Highlights:
- Tour name: “Guru Kirpa Yatra” by Bharat Gaurav Tourists Train
- Duration:06 Nights/ 07 Days
- Tour Itinerary:Amritsar- Sri Hazur Sahib (Nanded) – Shri Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib (Bidar) – Sri Harmandirji Sahib (Patna) – Amritsar.
- Boarding points:Amritsar, Beas, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, New Morinda, Chandigarh, Kurukshetra, Delhi Safderjung.
Destinations and visits covered:
- Nanded :Gurudwara Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib
- Bidar:Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib
- Patna:Gurudwara Sri Harmandirji Sahib
- Tour Price: Per Person (In Rs.)Comfort 2A-32300 double trip,Standard 3A-24,200 &Economy SL-14,100.l
5.Mahakaleshwar Sang Uttar Bharat Devbhoomi Yatra (WZBG03)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trains for tourists. The details are as follows
Tour Highlights:
- Tour name:“Mahakaleshwar sang Uttar Bharat Devbhoomi Yatra” BY BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN
- Duration:09 Nights/ 10 Days
- Tour Date: 11.05.2023
- Tour Itinerary:Ex-Pune-Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar) – Agra – Mathura
- Boarding /de-boarding:Pune – Lonavala – Karjat – Kalyan – Vasai Rd
- Tour Price: Per Person
- Comfort-28600.00,Ecinomy-16,300.
Destinations and visits covered:
- Ujjain:Visit Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar Temple
- Agra: Taj Mahal
- Mathura:Krishna Janam-Bhumi
- Haridwar: Hrishikesh, Har ki Pauri, Ganga Aarti
- Amritsar:Golden Temple, Bagha Border
- Katra:Mata Vaishnodervi Darshan
6.Punya Kshetra Yatra: Puri – Kashi – Ayodhya (SCZBG03)
Tour Highlights–
- Tour Name-Punya Khetra Yatra-PURI-KASHI-AYODHA
- Duration-8 Days /9Nights
- Tour Date-13-5-2023
- Tour Itinerray-Secunderabad-Puri-Konark-Gaya-Varanasi-Ayodha-Prayagraj-Secuderabad
- No of Seats-700-SLl-460-3AC-192,2AC-48
- Boarding Station-Secunderabad, Kazipet, Khammam, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry,Samalkot, Pendurti,Vizianagaram.
- Tour Price-Economy-Rs.16625, Standard-Rs25770, Comfort Rs.34010.
7.Puri Gangasagar Bhavya Kashi Yatra (WZBGI01)
Tour Highlights
- Tour Name-Puri- Gangasagar Bhavaya Kashi Yatra.
- Traveling mode-Bharat GauravTourism train
- Departure station- Indore
- Duration-9 nights/10 days
- Tour Itinerary-Puri-Ganga sagar-Baidanath, Varanasi-Ayodha & Back
- Boarding Points-Indore, Ujjain,Katni, Jabalpur,Itrasi,Rani Kamalapati, Indore.
- Date of Departure-16-05-2023
- Train price SL-17,600 PER PERSON.
8.Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trail with Vaishno Devi (EZBG02)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trtrainsor tourists.The details are as follows
IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run the “Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trail with Vaishno Devi” tour package by Bharat Gaurav Tourists train in 3AC & SL classes, covering the sightseeing place of Ayodhya – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Prayagraj – Varanasi Jn. All these places leave a powerful spiritual and emotional impact on pilgrims.
Tour Highlights
- Destinations and visits covered:
- Ayodhya:Ram Janma Bhoomi, Hanumangarhi
- Katra:Shmata Vd Katra
- Prayagraj:Triveni Sangam and surroundings, Alopi Devi Temple
- Varanasi:Kashi Vishwanath temple
- Duration-10Nights/11 Days
- Tour Date-27-5-2023 to6-6-2023
- Tour train Itinerary-Dibrugarh-Ayodha-Shri Mataishnobi Devi.
- Boarding-Dibrugarh Jn.-Marini Jn-Lumding Jn.-Guwathi-New coach Beher.
- No of seats available-780-SL-580, 3RD AC-200
- Tour price per person-Economy-Rs20,850 & Standard Rs31,135
9.Shri Rameshwaram, Tirupati Dakshin Darshan Yatra (WZBGI02)
Indian Railways is providing approximately 33% concession for the promotion of rail tourism under the Bharat Gaurav Train scheme. The above price is inclusive of the concession.
Tour Highlights
Destination and Visits Covered: –
- Tirupati :Tirupati Balaji Temple & Padmavati Temple.
- Rameshwaram:Ramanathaswamy Temple.
- Madurai:Meenakshi Temple.
- Kanyakumari: Vivekanand Rock memorial, Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari temple & Sunset (by own)
- Trivendrum:Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
- Tour package name-Shri Rameswaram, Tirupati Dakshin han Yatra.
- Departure station-Indore
- Duration –9Nights/10 Days
- Tour Itinerary-Tirupati-Rameswaram-Madurai-Kanya kumari-Trivendram& Back
- Boarding Points-Indore-Diwas-Ujjain-Sujalpur-Rani Kamalapati-Itarasi-Betul-Nagpur
- Date of Departure-29-5-2023
- Economy class-18,700 per person.
10.Uttar Bharat Devbhumi Darshan Ex Vadodara (WZBGI03)
Tour Highlights
- Package Name-Uttar Bharat Devbhumi Darshan.
- Departure station-Vadodara
- Boarding-Vodadra-Nadiad-Anand-Sabarmati BG-Kalol-Mahsena-Unjha-Palanpur Jn.
- Itinerary-Haridwara&Rishikesh-Amritswar-Mata Devi
- Tour Date-11-6-2023
- Price per person-Rs16,300
11.Bharat Gaurav Jyotirlinga Yatra Special Train (ERBG01)
Tour Highlights-
- Tour Name-Bharat Gaurav Jyotirlinga Yatra special train.
- Duration-11 Nights/12 Days
- Tour Date-20-5-2023 to 31-5-2023
- Train Itinerary-Kolkatta-Ujjain-State of Unity-Somnath Jyotrlingsa-Dwaraka-Shridi-Trimbekeswar.
- Boarding-Kolkatta-Bandel Jn.-Bradhaman-Bolpur Shantiniketan-Rampur Hatt-Pakur-Samastipur Jn.-Muzaffarpur Jn.Haji pur Jn-Buxar
- No of seats-656-SL-315,2ND AC-44, 3RD AC-297.
- Tour Price- Economy class-Rs19,825 & Standard Rs.31,200, Comfort-Rs.40,785.
12.Golden Triangle with Hyderabad & Goa (SZBG02)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trains for tourists. The details are as follows
Tour Highlights
- Package Name-Golden Triangle with Hyderabad & GOA.
- Duration-10Nights/11 Days
- Tour Date-18-5-2023
- Train Itinerary-Kauchivali-Hyderabad-Agra-Delhi-Jaipur- GOA.
- Boarding Points-Kauchhivalli-Kollam-Ernakulam Town-Trishur-Ottapalam
- No of seats-752-Standard 480 comfort-272
- Tour price per person-Standard Rs21475& Comfort-Rs34,210.
13.Puri Ganga – Sagar Yatra with Varanasi (WZBG02)
Tour Highlights:
- Tour name: “PURI GANGA SAGAR WITH VARANASI ” BY BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN
- Duration:09 Nights / 10 Days
- Tour Date: 28.04.2023
- Tour Itinerary:Pune – Puri – Kolkata – Gaya- Varanasi & Back
- Boarding/de-boarding:Pune – Lonavla – Karjat – Panvel – Kalyan – Nasik Rd – Manmad – Chalisgaon – Bhusawal
- Tour price per person –Economy-Rs15,900& Comfort Rs27,900
Destinations and visits covered:
- Puri: Visit Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Temple, Lingraj Temple
- Kolkata: Kali Mata Temple & Ganga Sagar
- Gaya: Vishnu pad Temple & Bodh Gaya.
- Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Ghat.
- Prayagraj: Triveni Sangam -The Ganga, Yamuna, and the Mythical Saraswati
14.SHRI RAMAYANA YATRA (CDBG04)
Tour Highlights:
- Tour name: SHRI RAMAYANA YATRA
- Duration (ex Delhi):17 Nights / 18 Days
- Tour Date: 07.04.2023
- Tour Price:Per person
- Tour Itinerary:Delhi – Ayodhya – Nandigram – Janakpur – Sitamarhi – Buxar – Varanasi – Prayagraj – Shringverpur – Chitrakoot – Nashik – Hampi – Rameshwaram – Bhadrachalam – Nagpur – Delhi.
- Train Itinerary:Delhi Safdarjung – Ayodhya – Janakpur – Sitamadhi – Buxar – Varanasi – Manikpur Jn – Nashik Road Hospate – Rameshwaram – Bhadrachalam Road – Nagpur – Delhi.
- Boarding Stations:Delhi Safdarjung, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, Lucknow
- De – boarding Stations: Virangani Lakshmi Bai, Gwalior, Agra, Mathura.
- seats:120 (AC I Coupe 24; AC I Cabin 48; AC II 48)
Destinations and visits covered:
- Ayodhya:Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu Ghat.
- Nandigram:Bharat – Hanuman Temple and Bharat Kund.
- Janakpur:Ram Janaki Mandir.
- Sitamarhi:Janaki Mandir and Punaura Dham.
- Buxar:Ram Rekha Ghat, Rameshwar Nath Temple.
- Varanasi:Tulsi Manas temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Vishwanath temple & Ganga Aarti.
- Sita Samahit sthal, Sitamarhi:Sita Mata temple.
- Prayagraj:Bharadwaj Ashram, Ganga – Yamuna Sangam, Hanuman Temple.
- Shringverpur:Shringi Rishi Samadhi & Shanta Devi Temple, Ramchaura.
- Chitrakoot:Gupt Godavari, Ram Ghat, Sati Anusuya Temple.
- Nashik:Trayambkeshwar temple, Panchvati, Sitagufa, Kalaram temple.
- Hampi:Anjanadri Hill, Virupaksha temple & Vitthal Temple.
- Rameshwaram:Ramanathaswamy temple and Dhanushkodi.
- Bhadrachalam:Sri Sita Ramachnadraswamy Temple, Anjaneya Swamy Temple.
15.Punya Kshetra Yatra: Puri – Kashi – Ayodhya (SCZBG01)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tour name:Punya Kshetra Yatra: Puri – Kashi – Ayodhya
- Duration:7 Nights / 8 Days
- Tour Date:03.2023
- Tour Itinerary:Secunderabad – Puri – Konark – Gaya – Varanasi – Ayodhya – Prayagraj – Secunderabad.
- Train Itinerary :Secunderabad – Puri – Gaya – Varanasi – Ayodhya – Prayagraj – Secunderabad.
- seats:656 ( SL: 432, 3AC: 180, 2AC: 44)
- Boarding / De boarding Stations:Secunderabad, Kazipet, Khammam, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Visakhapatnam & Vizianagaram
- Tour price per person-Economy-Rs15,300,Standard Rs24,085,Comfort Rs31,510.
16. North East Discovery – Beyond Guwahati Ex Delhi (CDBG01)
This is one of the IRCTC Tourism trains for tourists. The details are as follows
Tour Highlights
- Duration:14 Nights/15 Days
- Package Code:CDBG01
- Origin:DELHI / DELHI SAFDARJUNG
- Destination:AGARTALA / CHERRAPUNJEE / DIMAPUR / GUWAHATI / JORHAT TOWN / KAZIRANGA / KOHIMA / SHILLONG / UNAKOTI
- Departure:03.2023
- Upcoming Date Of Journey:21-MAR-23
Destinations and visits covered:
- Kamakhya Temple is one of the oldest Shakti Peeths (the seat of the Shakti cult).
- Cruise Dinner on the mighty Brahmaputra River.
- Umananda Temple at Guwahati.
- Itanagar is the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Sibsagar, the capital of the Ahom Kingdom. It is well known for its Shiva Temple, Ahom palaces, and monuments.
- Assam Tea Estates at Jorhat.
- Kaziranga National Park (Home to one-horned rhinos, tigers & birds).
- Tripura – Shaivite site Unakoti is known for its rock carvings and murals, imposing Ujjayanta Palace, and the beautiful Neermahal – – the only lake palace in the Northeast, Tripura Sundari (Shakti temple).
- Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland. Khonoma Village.
- Meghalaya is the abode of clouds, waterfalls, Root Bridge, and caves. Shillong and Cherrapunji are covered.
- Tour price per person-1st acRs1,66810,2nd AC-Rs1,31,560
Conclusion- Tourism in India, contributes 6.23% to the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India. Almost 20 million people are now working in India’s tourism industry. 2. Source of Foreign Exchange Earnings: Tourism is an important source of foreign exchange earnings in India.
There is number of benefits for the host community as a result of tourism. This includes economic benefits such as opportunities for local businesses which allows for increased trade among the increased number of visitors and then develops a variety of local businesses.
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