IRCTC Spiritual Tour from Pune to Haridwar, Amritsar, Vaishno Devi, Vrindavan Begins 4 Oct; Fare from Rs 19,890
Reported by Amit Singh
Pune, 14th August 2025: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has opened bookings for its special spiritual tourism initiative, “Uttar Bharat Devbhoomi Yatra,” scheduled from 4 to 14 October 2025 under the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train scheme. The 10-night, 11-day all-inclusive rail journey will cover approximately 5,000 km, visiting major religious and historical destinations in North India.
The itinerary includes Haridwar and Rishikesh for Ganga Aarti, Amritsar for Golden Temple and Wagah Border ceremony, Katra for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan, Mathura and Vrindavan for Krishna Janmabhoomi, and Agra for the Taj Mahal.
Boarding and deboarding facilities are available from Kolhapur, Miraj, Sangli, Karad, Satara, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, and Vadodara. The train, equipped with modern LHB coaches, offers Sleeper Class, 3AC, and 2AC accommodation, onboard kitchen facilities, CCTV cameras, and security guards in each coach.
Fares are fixed at ₹19,890 (Sleeper Class), ₹33,560 (3AC), and ₹44,460 (2AC). The package includes hotel stays on a sharing basis, vegetarian meals, transfers and sightseeing, travel insurance, and services of IRCTC tour managers.
Dr. A.K. Singh, PRO IRCTC, said, “The train is designed to ensure comfort, safety, and a memorable spiritual experience, with modern passenger amenities and dedicated staff onboard.”
Navin Kumar Sinha, Sr. Executive Tourism, West Zone Mumbai, added, “IRCTC’s 80 staff provide the best passenger experience and emergency medical support. The train’s modern kitchen ensures fresh and hygienic meals are served throughout the journey.”
Bookings are available on the IRCTC Tourism portal www.irctctourism.com. For more information, contact 8287931886 or email [email protected].
