Introduction
The Indian Railway
Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special 18‑day
“3 Dham and 11 Jyotirlinga” tour via its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe tourist
train, departing from Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi, on September 3,
2026. This spiritual journey will allow pilgrims to visit 11 sacred
Jyotirlingas, three holy shrines, and several cultural sites, making it one
of the most comprehensive religious tours in India.
Train Features &
Facilities
- Fully air‑conditioned with First
AC, Second AC, and Third AC coaches.
- Modern amenities:
two restaurants, kitchen, shower cubicles, sensor‑based washrooms.
- Comfort features:
foot massagers, spacious seating.
- Safety:
CCTV surveillance and dedicated security guards for each coach.
Itinerary Highlights
Three Dhams
- Jagannath Puri
- Rameshwaram
- Dwarkadhish Temple
11 Jyotirlingas
- Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi)
- Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar)
- Mallikarjuna
- Bhimashankar
- Ghrishneshwar
- Trimbakeshwar
- Nageshwar
- Somnath
- Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)
- Omkareshwar
- Kedarnath
Cultural Sites
- Kailash Temple at Ellora (UNESCO
World Heritage Site)
- Panchavati in Nashik
- Dhanushkodi ruins
Detailed Schedule
- Day 2:
Varanasi – Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Corridor, boat ride.
- Day 3:
Jasdih – Baidyanath Dham.
- Day 4:
Puri – Jagannath Temple, Puri Beach.
- Day 5:
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga.
- Day 6–7:
Rameshwaram – Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi, Vibhishana Temple.
- Day 8:
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga (Sahyadri Hills).
- Day 9:
Pune – overnight stay, darshan.
- Day 10:
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – Kailash Temple, Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga.
- Day 11:
Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Panchavati.
- Day 12–13:
Dwarka – Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka.
- Day 14:
Somnath Temple, Bhalka Shrine, Somnath Beach.
- Day 15–16:
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
- Day 17:
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (Narmada River).
- Day 18:
Return to Delhi (Safdarjung).
Tour Fares
- AC First Class:
₹1,98,010
- AC Second Class:
₹1,81,995
- AC Third Class:
₹1,49,965
Inclusions
- Train fare & hotel accommodation
(3‑star)
- Vegetarian meals during journey
- AC vehicle transfers to temples/sites
- Accident insurance
- Services of IRCTC travel manager
Why Choose This Tour?
- Covers all 11 Jyotirlingas in
one journey.
- Includes three Dhams – Puri,
Rameshwaram, Dwarka.
- Comfortable travel with modern
amenities.
- Guided tours with cultural
experiences.
- Ideal for devotees seeking a comprehensive
pilgrimage.