IRCTC Tour Package: If you’ve been considering a spiritual journey for a long time, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s new Kashi Tirtha Yatra could be a great opportunity. This special 9-day rail tour will take travelers to many of the country’s major religious and spiritual sites. The journey will cover holy cities like Gaya, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj. The journey will begin from Tirunelveli on September 9, 2026, and conclude on September 17, 2026. For the convenience of travelers, boarding and deboarding facilities have been arranged at several major stations along the way.
This is the Itinerary
On the first day of the journey, the train will depart from Tirunelveli. Passengers will be able to board at stations such as Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore, and Gudur along the way. On the third day, the train will arrive in Gaya, where accommodation will be provided. After lunch, passengers will be treated to a visit to the famous Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. The next day, after visiting the Vishnupad Temple, the journey will proceed to Varanasi.
In Varanasi, devotees will have the opportunity to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Annapurna Temple, the Kashi Vishalakshi Temple, and the Kaal Bhairav Temple. The divine experience of the world-famous Ganga Aarti in the evening will be a major highlight of the journey. The journey will then proceed to Ayodhya, where devotees will be offered darshan of the Ram Janmabhoomi and other major religious sites. From Ayodhya, the train will depart for Prayagraj. In Prayagraj, devotees will be able to bathe in the Triveni Sangam and visit the famous Hanuman Temple.
Fare and amenities
Packages are available in three categories for travelers. Sleeper class (economy) fares are set at Rs 16,700 per person, Rs 26,100 for third AC class, and ₹34,100 for second AC class. Separate concessional rates apply for children. The package includes train travel, accommodation, meals, local transportation, and sightseeing. According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, a discount of up to 33 percent is also included in package prices under the Bharat Gaurav Train scheme.
These places have been included
During this spiritual journey, travelers will have the opportunity to visit iconic religious sites such as the Mahabodhi Temple, Vishnupad Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor, Kashi Vishalakshi Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi, and Triveni Sangam. For those seeking a close-up view of India’s rich religious heritage and major centers of faith in a single trip, this IRCTC Kashi pilgrimage can prove to be a memorable experience.