IRCTC Launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra on Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

Strategic Insights -

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has announced the launch of the Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra on Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Solapur on July 19, 2025. This 9-day tour package is designed to provide a hassle-free and memorable holiday experience for families, groups, and solo travelers, exploring the most popular tourist destinations of the Jyotirlingas. The package price starts from approximately Rs. 22,760 per person ex Solapur.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra covers six major Jyotirlingas, including Dwarka, Somnath, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Nasik, and Grishneshwar.
  • The tour package includes off-board travel and excursions by buses, stay at hotels, tour guides, meals, travel insurance, and onboard services.
  • The Bharat Gaurav trains have a mixed composition of Sleeper (Non-AC), AC III tier, and AC II tier coaches, with around 600-700 seats.
  • The trains are equipped with infotainment systems, CCTV cameras, and a well-equipped pantry car for preparing fresh meals onboard.
  • IRCTC aims to provide a seamless and affordable way for travelers to explore the Jyotirlingas, making travel more accessible and enjoyable.
  • The tour package has generated significant interest in the market, with regular customers booking these packages as soon as they are available online on www.irctctourism.com.
  • Group General Manager, West Zone, Shri. Gaurav Jha stated that the goal is to make travel more memorable, convenient, and comfortable, giving people the opportunity to explore the best of India.

Statistics:

  • The price of the tour package starts from approximately Rs. 22,760 per person ex Solapur on July 19, 2025.
  • The tour package covers six major Jyotirlingas: Dwarka, Somnath, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Nasik, and Grishneshwar.
  • The Bharat Gaurav trains have around 600-700 seats, with a mixed composition of Sleeper (Non-AC), AC III tier, and AC II tier coaches.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express, "IRCTC launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra on Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train"
  • Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), "Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra"
  • Contify.com, "IRCTC Launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra on Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train"