Good news for pilgrims. IRCTC is set to launch the Bharat Gaurav Tourism Train from Indore on November 4, which will take passengers on an 11-day journey covering major religious sites including Puri, Gaya, Gangasagar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and two Jyotirlingas.
Indore: Good news for devotees in Madhya Pradesh. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is once again set to operate the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Indore on November 4, 2025. This special train will take passengers to Puri, Gaya, Gangasagar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and two prominent Jyotirlingas — Baba Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi). This will be an 11-day journey, providing passengers with complete arrangements for not only rail travel but also accommodation and meals.
Special Train for Devotees from November 4
The objective of this IRCTC initiative is to offer devotees the opportunity to visit the country's major religious sites in a single journey. This train will depart from Indore Railway Station on November 4 and will tour several pilgrimage sites in the eastern and northern parts of the country over 11 days.
Keeping passenger comfort in mind, modern LHB coaches have been installed in the train, which are safer and more comfortable than previous ones. During the journey, devotees will be able to visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Kapil Muni Ashram in Gangasagar, Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
Information on Major Stations and Halts during the Journey
This special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will pass through several stations in Madhya Pradesh to allow more people to avail themselves of this journey. The train will have halts at Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sehore, Sant Hirdaram Nagar (Bhopal), Bina, Sagar, Damoh, and Katni Murwara stations. Passengers can board the train from these stations to commence their pilgrimage.
According to IRCTC officials, local railway administration and security teams will be deployed at all train halts for the convenience of passengers. Additionally, passengers will be provided with food, water, and guide services at the stations.
Fare and Travel Category Information
The fare for this 11-day journey has been kept very reasonable so that passengers from all walks of life can participate. The fare for the Sleeper Economy category is ₹19,900 per person, Third AC Standard is ₹32,450, and Second AC Comfort is ₹42,750.
The travel package includes, in addition to rail travel, hotel accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, local transportation, and sightseeing. Additionally, passengers will be provided with travel insurance, onboard security personnel, and tour escorts.
