Shruti Suman
A group of 186 passengers embarked on a 17-day, 8,250-kilometer journey of the Char Dham Yatra on a specially organized tourist train. This unique train will take them to the sacred destinations of Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarka. The journey spans 17 days and covers an impressive distance of approximately 8,250 kilometers, traversing the diverse landscapes of India. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) operates this train, which was inaugurated on Thursday evening from the Hazrat Nizamuddin station.
According to a spokesperson from Northern Railway, this pilgrimage on an air-conditioned deluxe train will include stopovers in Varanasi, Nashik, Madurai, and Hampi.
IRCTC Char Dham Yatra Details
Tour Package Name: Char Dham Yatra
Tour Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days
Tour Date: September 14th, 2023
Tour Itinerary is : Delhi – Rishikesh – Joshimath – Badrinath – Varanasi – Puri – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Hampi – Nashik – Dwarka – Delhi
Package Price Starts at Rs. 62,985/- per person only.
IRCTC Char Dham Yatra Features
The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train, which will carry pilgrims on this sacred journey, boasts several remarkable features. These features include two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, sensor-based washroom facilities, shower cubicles in AC I and II coaches, and foot massagers.
This fully air-conditioned train offers three types of accommodations: AC I, AC II, and AC III. Additionally, it ensures enhanced security with CCTV cameras and dedicated security guards for each coach.
IRCTC Char Dham Yatra Tour Destinations
The tour commences from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and covers a route that includes Rishikesh, Joshimath, Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, and finally returns to Delhi. During this journey, tourists will have the opportunity to witness the Ganga Aarti and visit renowned sites such as Lakshman Jhoola, Triveni Ghat, Ramjanm Bhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu Aarti, Nandigram, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Jagannath Temple, Golden Beach, Konark Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga Beach, Dhanushkodi, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Shivrajpur Beach, and Bet Dwarka.
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