By — Shyamal Sinha
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) brings in a opportunity of a lifetime starting this September 3, 2026 with the grandest spiritual offering of the year, DevDarshanYatra: 3 Dham& 11 Jyotirlinga.Operating on the premium Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train, this meticulously planned 18-day itinerary offers a worry-free, completely managed passage to the most powerful energy centers of Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
The train offers a premium travel experience featuring deluxe cabins, fine dining restaurants, shower cubicles, sensor-based amenities, and enhanced safety features. Guests will enjoy a holistic journey combining rail luxury with immersive cultural exploration.
Onboard Comfort& Next-Generation Amenities:
The fully air-conditioned Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train offers 1st AC, 2nd AC, and 3rd AC accommodation tiers. Designed to create a comfort driven stay on wheels, the train is equipped with a host of premium, modern features:Two fine-dining restaurants and a fully equipped modern kitchen.Dedicated shower cubicles in coaches and sensor-based washroom functions.Onboard foot massagers for guest relaxation.Enhanced security frameworks, including CCTV camera surveillance and dedicated Security Guards deployed for each coach.
The sacred circuit:
This expansive tour traces the spiritual geography of India, guiding devotees from ancient riverbanks to coastal shrines
· The 3 Holy Dhams: Experience deep ocean devotion at JagannathPuri, cross the ocean bridge to Rameshwaram, and seek absolute salvation at Dwarkadhish Temple.
· The 11 Jyotirlingas: Pay homage atKashiVishwanath (Varanasi), BaidyanathDham (Deoghar), Mallikarjun, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Nageshwar, Somnath, Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain), and Omkareshwar.
· Cultural Icons: Explore the majestic Kailash Temple at Ellora (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the historic Panchvati in Nashik and the mythical remnants of Dhanushkodi.
Day wise activities:
The tour starts from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station for Varanasi. The train reaches Varanasi on day 2 where passengers visit KashiVishwanath Temple and corridor along with boat ride before starting for the next destination Jasidih. After a day dedicated to the darshan of Baidyanathdham, the train tour arrives at Puri on the Odisha coast on day 4. After a leisurely visit of Jagannathdhamand the Puri beach, and an overnight stay at Puri, the group proceeds for the next Jyotirlinga, Mallikarjun up in the hills.
On completion, the journey for the next destination i.e. Rameshwaramcommences. Day 7 marks the arrival after a scenic island rail crossing. Post visit of Ramanathaswamytemple (second of the threedham), the next day along with other key sites like Dhanushkodi and Vibhishan Temple woven intricately with the Ramayana lore, the train commences its journey for BhimashankarJyotirlinga located in the Sahyadri hills. After a night halt at Pune followed by the darshan, the train procceds for the next city, ChhatrapatiShambhajinagar. Kailash Temple at Elloraand GrishneshwarJyotirlingaare the key sites to be explored here. Post sightseeing, the train starts for and arrives at Nashik which marks the closure of day 11. The next day starts with the excursion to TrymbakeshwarJyotirlinga on the outskirts. Later after covering the holy site of Panchvati, the train chugs for the destination, a city that houses the last dham, Dwarka.
On arrival, the day is at leisure. On day 14, the devotees after an early morning darshan of Dwarkadhish, followed closely by NageshwarJyotirlinga and BeytDwarkaboard the train for the next destination, Somnath. At Somnath, the passengers will visit the eponymous temple, the adjoining beach and BhalkaTirth where Lord Krishna is believed to have left his mortal body and ascended for heaven.Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh is the next and the last city on this itinerary. After darshan at MahakaleshwarJyotirlinga, the group proceeds for the 11th and the last Jyotirlinga of the circuit, OmkareshwarJyotirlinga on the banks of Narmada before boarding the train for Delhi. The tour terminates on day 18 at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station with a sense of profound peace and renewed purpose.
The Bharat Gaurav Advantage:
Your Train is Your Hotel: Travel comfortably with your luggage securely placed in dedicated, secure coaches.
Pure vegetarianmeals: Enjoy freshly prepared hygienic vegetarian meals cooked onboard by professional chefs.
Seamless On-Ground Transit: Step off the train directly into dedicated AC vehicles for all local temple transfers and sightseeing.
Comfortable Night Stays: Unwind after long darshan days with planned overnight hotel stays in Puri, Rameshwaram, Pune, Nashik, Dwarka, and Ujjain.
Paramount Safety: Dedicated tour managers, security escorts, and comprehensive travel insurance ensure complete peace of mind.
Price and Contact details:
IRCTC has launched limited seats on this special train tour at an attractive price of Rs. 1,98,010/- for AC I class, Rs. 1,81,995/- for AC II class and Rs. 1,49,965for AC III Class. Package Price covers train journey, accommodation in 3 starhotels, all meals (vegetarian only), all transfer & sight-seeing in AC Vehicles, Accidental Travel Insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Manager etc.
For more details one can visit official website: https://www.irctctourism.com and book the tour online, on first come first serve basis on the web portal. For more information, one can contact on Mobile no. 8595931047 (Monika), 8287930484 (Subhasree), 8287930032 (Abhishek), 8287930299 (Prafulla) and 8882826357 (Praneet).
