The train connects important and renowned pilgrim places in North India
like Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Haridwar and Rishikesh
Operated by IRCTC, 50% of the seats have already been booked
‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains concept introduced by Ministry of Railways has been a huge success
over South Central Railway and 100% occupancy is registered in the recent five trips run by IRCTC
towards Kashi & surrounding places. On the back of the enthusiastic response shown by the rail
passengers, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has planned new
tourist circuit as part of Bharat Gaurav trains covering other renowned and important pilgrim
destinations across North India.
As part of it, IRCTC has announced a new tourist package namely “Mata Vaishno Devi,
Haridwar and Rishikesh”, Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train starting from Secunderabad Railway
Station. The train will cover important pilgrim and historical places in Northern parts of the
country, while providing boarding / de-boarding facility at seven important enroute stations in
Telangana and Maharashtra. Within a few days of announcing the new tourist train towards Mata
Vaishno Devi Temple, more than 50% of the seats have been booked depicting the interest of the
people towards pilgrimage to North India.
Going into the details of the package, the Tourist circuit train “Mata Vaishnodevi with
Haridwar & Rishikesh” will provide boarding / de-boarding facility at Secunderabad, Kazipet,
Peddapalli, Ramagundam and Sirpur Khagaznagar in Telangana as well as Balharshah, Wardha and
Nagpur in Maharashtra. The train will cover important places like Katra, Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan,
Katra, Haridwar and Rishikesh. The individual tourists who wish to travel from Katra station to the
Vaishno Devi temple by either pony / doli / helicopter service, need to book on their own. IRCTC
will guide the tourists in this aspect and the ample time is provided in the itinerary to return back
conveniently after Darshan.
The whole trip will be covered over a period of 8 nights / 9 days period. The package is all
inclusive of travel facilities (including both rail as well as road transport), accommodation facility,
Catering arrangements tour escorts, Security, Public announcement facility, Travel insurance etc.
For more details one can visit IRCTC website:
Mata Vaishnodevi with Haridwar & Rishiskesh – Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
Tour Itinerary Secunderabad-Agra- Mathura-Vrindavan- Katra (Vaishnodevi) – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Secunderabad
Tour Date 10.06.2023 at 12:00 Hrs from Secunderabad Railway Station
Duration 8 Nights/9 Days From 10.06.2023 to 18.06.2023
Boarding / De boarding Stations
Secunderabad, Kazipet, Peddapalli, Ramagundam, Sirpurkagaz Nagar,
Balharshah, Wardha & Nagpur
Cost Per Head
(Including GST)
Economy Category (SL): Rs. 15435/-
Standard Category (3AC): Rs. 24735/-
Comfort Category (2AC): Rs. 32480/-