{"id":3218,"date":"2025-08-12T04:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T04:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=3218"},"modified":"2025-08-12T04:07:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T04:07:46","slug":"pilgrim-special-tourist-train-irctc-pilgrim-special-trains","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/pilgrim-special-tourist-train-irctc-pilgrim-special-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilgrim Special Tourist Train | IRCTC Pilgrim Special Trains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pilgrim Special Tourist Train | IRCTC Pilgrim Special Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pilgrim Special Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

698268\/2025\/O\/O Director (T&C)<\/p>\n

Government of India<\/strong>
\nMinistry of Railways<\/strong>
\nRailway Board<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 2019\/Tourism\/140\/09<\/p>\n

New Delhi, dated 08.07.2025<\/p>\n

General Manager(s),
\nAll Indian Railways<\/p>\n

The Chairman and Managing Director,
\nIndian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd,
\nIRCTC Corporate Office, B-148, 11th Floor,
\nStatesman House, Barakhamba Road,
\nNew Delhi \u2013 110001<\/p>\n

Sub: Pilgrim Special Trains \u2013 further extension for a period of one year from the date of operation of the first Pilgrim Special Train in the season of the current year i.e. of 2025-24.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ref: Letter of even no. dt 11.02.2025 (Commercial Circular No.06 of 2025)<\/p>\n

This is in reference to Commercial Circular No. 06 of 2020 vide which detailed instructions regarding operation of Pilgrim Special Trains were issued.<\/p>\n

Also Read: IRCTC Pilgrim special trains fares<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2. The Competent Authority has now decided to extend the applicability of the said instructions for a period of one year from the date of operation of the first Pilgrim Special Train in the season of the current year i.e. of 2025-21 and to be reviewed thereafter.<\/p>\n

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).<\/p>\n

(Philip Varghese)<\/strong>
\nDirector (Tourism and Catering)<\/strong>
\nRailway Board<\/strong>
\nNew Delhi, dated 06.07.2025<\/p>\n

Source: http:\/\/www.indianrailways.gov.in\/<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a clear guide to IRCTC Pilgrim Special Tourist Trains<\/strong>, which are run by Indian Railways specifically for religious and spiritual tourism:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 What is a Pilgrim Special Tourist Train?<\/h2>\n

These are all-inclusive tour packages<\/strong> operated by IRCTC under Bharat Gaurav<\/strong> or Special Tourist Train<\/strong> schemes. They connect multiple pilgrimage destinations<\/strong> in a single trip, with confirmed train tickets, accommodation, meals, local transport, and sightseeing included.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcdc Key Features<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Confirmed train travel<\/strong> \u2013 Sleeper Class, 3AC, or AC Comfort options.<\/li>\n
  • Accommodation<\/strong> \u2013 Hotels\/Dharamshalas depending on destination.<\/li>\n
  • Meals<\/strong> \u2013 Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/li>\n
  • Local Transfers & Sightseeing<\/strong> \u2013 AC or non-AC buses based on package.<\/li>\n
  • Onboard Tour Escorts<\/strong> \u2013 IRCTC representatives and guides.<\/li>\n
  • Travel Insurance<\/strong> \u2013 Included in many packages.<\/li>\n
  • LTC Eligibility<\/strong> \u2013 Some packages can be claimed for Leave Travel Concession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    \ud83d\uded5 Popular Pilgrim Special Train Packages (2025 Examples)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Package Name<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nMain Destinations<\/th>\nFare (Per Person)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Dakshin Darshan Yatra with 2 Jyotirlinga<\/strong><\/td>\n10 Nights \/ 11 Days<\/td>\nTirupati, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Srisailam<\/td>\nFrom \u20b920,800 (SL) \/ \u20b946,500 (2AC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Yatra<\/strong><\/td>\n7 Nights \/ 8 Days<\/td>\nAyodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chitrakoot<\/td>\nFrom \u20b917,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Puri Gangasagar Yatra<\/strong><\/td>\n9 Nights \/ 10 Days<\/td>\nPuri, Konark, Bhubaneswar, Gangasagar<\/td>\nFrom \u20b919,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vaishno Devi Special<\/strong><\/td>\n4 Nights \/ 5 Days<\/td>\nKatra (Vaishno Devi)<\/td>\nFrom \u20b98,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Kashi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj Tour<\/strong><\/td>\n5 Nights \/ 6 Days<\/td>\nKashi Vishwanath, Saryu Ghat, Triveni Sangam<\/td>\nFrom \u20b912,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    (Fares vary depending on travel class and boarding station.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\ude89 Types of Pilgrim Trains by IRCTC<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Bharat Gaurav Trains<\/strong> \u2013 Theme-based trains covering heritage and spiritual circuits.<\/li>\n
    2. Special Tourist Trains<\/strong> \u2013 Seasonal or event-based tours (e.g., Kumbh Mela specials).<\/li>\n
    3. Luxury Tourist Trains<\/strong> \u2013 Like Mahaparinirvan Express<\/em> for Buddhist Circuit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \n

      \ud83d\udccc Booking Process<\/h2>\n
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      • Visit IRCTC Tourism Pilgrim Trains Page<\/li>\n
      • Select tour \u2192 View itinerary & inclusions \u2192 Book online.<\/li>\n
      • Payment can be made via net banking, credit\/debit card, or UPI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        If you want, I can make you a full 2025 schedule PDF<\/strong> with all<\/em> upcoming IRCTC Pilgrim Special Trains, their departure dates, boarding points, and fares so you can compare at a glance. That would give you a one-stop reference for booking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Pilgrim Special Tourist Train | IRCTC Pilgrim Special Trains Pilgrim Special Trains 698268\/2025\/O\/O Director (T&C) Government of India Ministry of Railways Railway Board No. 2019\/Tourism\/140\/09 New Delhi, dated 08.07.2025 General Manager(s), All Indian Railways The Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd, IRCTC Corporate Office, B-148, 11th Floor, Statesman House, Barakhamba […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3218","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3218"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3218\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}