IRCTC Launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Tour on Bharat Gaurav Train Departing from Margao August 5

Margao | July 2025 – In a special offering for devotees and travel enthusiasts this Shravan season, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched an all-inclusive Ashta Jyotirlinga pilgrimage tour aboard the Bharat Gaurav tourist train, departing from Margao, Goa on August 5, 2025.

This unique pilgrimage experience is designed to take travellers on a spiritual journey to eight of the most sacred Jyotirlinga shrines spread across India. The tour, which is open to individuals, families, and groups, is especially curated for the holy Shravan month, a time revered for spiritual observance and temple visits.

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Tour Highlights

• Departure Date: August 5, 2025
• Starting Station: Margao, Goa
• Price: Starting from ₹23,880 per person
• Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
• Inclusions:
  • Train travel aboard Bharat Gaurav
  • AC/non-AC hotel accommodation
  • All vegetarian meals
  • Sightseeing with guides
  • Travel insurance
  • Transfers and local travel

Destinations Covered

The Ashta Jyotirlinga tour includes visits to:

1. Somnath (Gujarat)
2. Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh)
3. Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
4. Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
5. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand)
6. Bhimashankar (Maharashtra)
7. Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra)
8. Grishneshwar (Maharashtra)

These eight temples represent divine manifestations of Lord Shiva and are significant pilgrimage sites in the Shaivite tradition.

Bharat Gaurav Train Experience

The specially designed Bharat Gaurav train features:

• Sleeper and AC coaches
• Infotainment systems
• Cultural-themed interiors
• CCTV surveillance
• Pantry cars providing wholesome vegetarian meals
• Capacity to accommodate 600–700 passengers

Bookings and Accessibility

IRCTC has ensured a seamless, secure, and devotional travel experience. With all logistics handled – including local transport and hotel bookings – devotees can fully immerse themselves in the spiritual experience without worrying about planning.

For bookings and detailed itinerary, interested travellers can visit www.irctctourism.com or contact the IRCTC Goa office.

This initiative is expected to draw pilgrims from across Goa and neighbouring states, offering them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on this sacred trail with unmatched convenience.