If you are planning a religious pilgrimage during the summer holidays, a golden opportunity awaits you. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is once again operating its ‘Bharat Darshan Special Train,’ offering devotees a 13-day journey to visit seven Jyotirlingas, Shirdi, and Dwarkadhish. The train will depart from Dhanbad on May 31st and return on June 12th.
Which Pilgrimage Sites are Included?
During this special religious tour, passengers will visit the following prominent pilgrimage sites:
1. Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar
2. Madhya Pradesh – Omkareshwar
3. Maharashtra – Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, Grishneshwar
4. Gujarat – Somnath, Dwarkadhish, Nageshwar
Boarding Facilities at 11 Stations
Passengers can board this train departing from Dhanbad at the following stations:
Hazaribagh Road
Koderma
Gaya
Rajgir
Bihar Sharif
Bakhtiyarpur
Patna
Ara
Buxar
Dildarnagar
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Junction
Fares and Classes
Travel is arranged in two coach classes for passenger convenience:
Class Fare (Per Passenger) Seats Available
Sleeper ₹23,575 490 passengers
Third AC ₹39,990 240 passengers
Complete Arrangement of Amenities
To make this journey convenient and devout, IRCTC will provide accommodation, meals, and local sightseeing facilities to passengers:
- Sleeper coach passengers will be provided non-AC rooms.
- Third AC passengers will be provided AC rooms.
- Vehicle facilities will also be available for local sightseeing – non-AC vehicles for sleeper class and air-conditioned vehicles for third AC.
- Food will be completely vegetarian.
Route and Time
Departure: May 31st, 7:00 AM, from Dhanbad Junction
Return: June 12th, 5:30 PM, back to Dhanbad
Route Changes for Other Trains
During this period, the routes of Duronto and Superfast trains have also been altered. Due to non-interlocking work between Moliser and Churu, the operation of several trains will be changed in April-May.
12372 Bikaner-Howrah Express – via Medta Road Bypass, Phulera, Ringas
12259 Sealdah-Bikaner Duronto – via Phulera and Ringas
If you desire a wonderful blend of religious faith and comfortable travel, this Bharat Darshan train is an excellent option. Seats are limited, so interested passengers can book early and become a part of this devotional journey.
