{"id":4431,"date":"2025-08-12T06:14:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T06:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=4431"},"modified":"2025-08-12T06:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T06:14:15","slug":"mahashivratri-nava-jyotirlinga-yatra-irctc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/mahashivratri-nava-jyotirlinga-yatra-irctc\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahashivratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra IRCTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mahashivratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra IRCTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MAHA SIVARATRI NAVA JYOTIRLINGA YATRA SZBD384A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Itinerary Dated :- 08.03.2025 to 20.03.2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBharat Darshan Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Trains is available online on IRCTC website. Bookings can also be done through IRCTC Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.<\/p>\n<p>Destination covered :- Mahakaleshwar \u2013 Omkareshwar \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Triambakeshwar \u2013 Bhimshankar \u2013 Grushneshwar \u2013 Ayundh Nagnath \u2013 Parli Vaijinath \u2013 Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/p>\n<p>Boarding Point:- Tirunelveli, Virudunagar Jn., Madurai, Dindigul, Karur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Nellore, Vijayawada, Warangal<\/p>\n<p>Deboarding Points:- Renigunta, Arakkonam Jn., MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jorpettai, Salem, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar Jn., Tirunelveli<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"659\">Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">Package Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"461\">MAHA SIVARATRI NAVA JYOTIRLINGA YATRA SZBD384A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">Destination Covered<\/td>\n<td width=\"461\">Mahakaleshwar \u2013 Omkareshwar \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Triambakeshwar \u2013\u00a0Bhimshankar \u2013 Grushneshwar \u2013 Ayundh Nagnath \u2013 Parli Vaijinath \u2013 Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">Traveling Mode<\/td>\n<td width=\"461\">Bharat Darshan Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\n<td width=\"461\">Tirunelveli : 00.05 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">Class<\/td>\n<td width=\"461\">Budget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">Frequency<\/td>\n<td width=\"461\">08.03.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Package Tariff :-<\/strong>\u00a0(Inclusive of GST)<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">Package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rs.15,350\/ \u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Destination covered :-<\/strong>\u00a0Mahakaleshwar \u2013 Omkareshwar \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Triambakeshwar \u2013 Bhimshankar \u2013 Grushneshwar \u2013 Ayundh Nagnath \u2013 Parli Vaijinath \u2013 Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boarding Point:-<\/strong>\u00a0Tirunelveli, Virudunagar Jn., Madurai, Dindigul, Karur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Nellore, Vijayawada, Warangal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deboarding Points:-<\/strong>\u00a0Renigunta, Arakkonam Jn., MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jorpettai, Salem, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar Jn., Tirunelveli<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary Dated :-<\/strong> 08.03.2025 to 20.03.2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary No :-<\/strong>\u00a0SZBD384A<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\" style=\"width: 69.9901%;height: 1488px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"76\">DATE<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">PLACE<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\">VISIT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 288px\" rowspan=\"12\" width=\"76\">08.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Tirunelveli<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Virudunagar Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Madurai<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Dindigul<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Karur<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Erode Jn<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Salem Jn<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Jolarpettai<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Katpadi Jn<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Perambur<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Nellore<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Vijayawada<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"76\">09.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Departure from Warangal<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"76\">10.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Ujjain Darshan of Mahakaleshwar (Jyotirlinga) Tourists are requested to book Bhasm Aarati Darshan online\u00a0(Optional)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"183\">Mahakaleshwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px\" width=\"76\">11.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px\" width=\"378\">Departure by Road to Omkareshwar at 07.00 hrs, upon arrival\u00a0Darshan of Omkareshwar (Jyotirlinga).\u00a0On Mahasivaratri day Back to Ujjain Board train, night departure from Ujjain<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px\" width=\"183\">Omkareshwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"76\">12.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"378\">Arrival at Somnath Somnath (Jyotirlinga) Evening Somvar aarthi Darshan Night Stay<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"76\">13.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"378\">Early Morning\u00a0Darshan of Somnath (Jyotirlinga) Board train, departure from Somnath<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"183\">Somnath<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"76\">14.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"378\">Arrival at Nashik Road Darshan of Trimbakeshwar (Jyothirlinga) Night Stay<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"183\">Trimbakeshwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 144px\">\n<td style=\"height: 144px\" width=\"76\">15.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 144px\" width=\"378\">Early morning departure by road from Nashik at (04.00 hrs) Arrival Bhimashankar at 10.00 hrs Darshan\u00a0of Bhimashankar (Jyotirlinga). After Darshan, 15.00 hrs\u00a0Departure from Bhimashankar to Manmad Jn. Night Arrival at Manmad Jn. Late night departure from Manmad Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 144px\" width=\"183\">Bhimashankar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"76\">16.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"378\">Early morning arrival at Aurangabad. Proceed for Darshan of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grishneshwar (Jyothirlinga) After Darshan board train, departure from Aurangabad<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"183\">Grishneshwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"76\">16.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival at Hazur Sahib\u00a0 Nanded Night Stay<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px\" width=\"76\">17.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px\" width=\"378\">Morning proceed for Darshan of\u00a0Aundha Nagnath (Jyotirlinga) After Darshan in the afternoon return back to Nanded. Evening arrival at Nanded Night stay.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px\" width=\"183\">Aundha Nagnath<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"76\">18.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Early Morning departure from Hazur Sahib Nanded<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"76\">18.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"378\">Arrival at Parli Proceed for Darshan of \u00a0Parli Vaijnath (Jyothirlinga) After Darshan proceed to Parli station, board Train, afternoon departure from Parli<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px\" width=\"183\">Parli Vaijnath<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 120px\">\n<td style=\"height: 120px\" width=\"76\">19.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 120px\" width=\"378\">Early morning Arrival at Kurnool City. Proceed to Srisailam.\u00a0Darshan of\u00a0Mallikarjuna Swamy (Jyotirlinga) After Darshan, afternoon proceed to Kurnool City. Board Train, \u00a0late night departure from Kurnool Cit.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 120px\" width=\"183\">Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 288px\" rowspan=\"12\" width=\"76\">20.03.2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Renigunta<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Arakkonam<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival MGR Chennai Central<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Katpadi Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Jolarpettai<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Salem Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Erode Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Karur<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Dindigul Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Madurai Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Virudunagar Jn.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"378\">Arrival Tirunelveli Jn<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"183\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>NOTE:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Arrival \/ Departure timings at halt stations are tentative and subject to Railway approval and train running as per the schedule.<\/li>\n<li>In case certain halts are not approved by Railways, alternative halt arrangements will be made by IRCTC \/ SZ to cover such sightseeing locations. Under such circumstances announcements will be made in the train. For example, if halt at \u201cSOMNATH STATION\u201d is not approved by Railways, an alternate halt at \u201cVERAVAL STATION\u201d will be requested by IRCTC.<\/li>\n<li>IRCTC \/ SZ is not liable for publicized coverage of sightseeing locations in certain cases due to exceptional circumstances beyond its control.<\/li>\n<li>In case of No Show, no refund request will be entertained by IRCTC \/ SZ.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>COVID-19 GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A. Generic preventive measures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all supporting staff and tourists during tour package services at all times.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.<\/li>\n<li>Use of face covers \/ masks to be made mandatory.<\/li>\n<li>Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible like train \/ transport \/ stay etc.<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one\u2019s mouth and nose while coughing \/ sneezing with a Tissue \/ handkerchief \/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.<\/li>\n<li>Self-Monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to Tour manager and IRCTC helpline.<\/li>\n<li>Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Installation &amp; use of AarogyaSetuapp, Shall be advised to all (Supporting staff&amp; Tourists).<strong>B. DO\u2019s &amp; Don\u2019ts list:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A list containing Do\u2019s &amp; Don\u2019ts may be sent two day in advance form the date of journey \/ commencement of trip via e-mail \/ SMS and hardcopy may be given to each tourists at the time of boarding with the following points:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Installation &amp; use of AarogyaSetu app by all(Staff &amp; Tourists).<\/li>\n<li>Tourist should wear face mask and hand gloves.<\/li>\n<li>Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.<\/li>\n<li>Luggage should be disinfected at reception \/ boarding point.<\/li>\n<li>Tourists are advised to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.<\/li>\n<li>All tourists should abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States \/ Local administration which they are visiting.<\/li>\n<li>Tourists should avoid using other tourist\u2019s phone, Water bottle, Umbrella etc as much as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Social distancing should be followed during boarding \/ deboarding of train \/ any other transport, Monuments &amp;pilgrim places visit, group lunches \/ dinners etc.<\/li>\n<li>Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, buses, hotels \/ dharmashala etc.<\/li>\n<li>All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels \/ dharamshala etc.<\/li>\n<li>Touching of statues \/ idols \/ holy books etc, not allowed in religious \/ tourist inside the religious place.<\/li>\n<li>No physical offerings like Prasad \/ distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious place.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid physical contact while greeting each other.<\/li>\n<li>Persons above 65 Years Age, Children below 10 Years Age and Pregnant ladies are advised to stay at home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>INCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PACKAGE COST INCLUSIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BUDGET:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Train journey by SL class.<\/li>\n<li>Night stay \/ Fresh up at Dharmashalas \/ Hall on multi sharing basis.<\/li>\n<li>Morning Tea \/ Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner &amp; 1 litre Drinking water per day.<\/li>\n<li>Non AC road transfers on SIC basis.<\/li>\n<li>Tour Escort &amp; Security on train.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package Exclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, medicines.<\/li>\n<li>Entrance fee for monuments.<\/li>\n<li>Service of Tour Guide.<\/li>\n<li>All others not mentioned in the Package Inclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Leave Travel Concession (LTC) will be issued by IRCTC for the tourists who avail the Bharat Darshan tours(only the Train fare &amp; Road transfers will be admitted) after completion of the tour<\/p>\n<p><strong>Terms and Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For cancellation of your ticket, please log in to your account, select the Tour Confirmation Number of the ticket you wish to cancel and cancel your ticket from your booked history on line. Cancellation of your Ticket is possible only on the website irctc tourism, and is not possible on PRS Counters. If the user wishes to cancel his ticket, cancellation rules for Land (Holiday) and Rail Tour Packages as under:<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>No. of days before commencement of Trip*<\/td>\n<td>Total Deductions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 15 days (excluding departure date)<\/td>\n<td>Rs.\u00a0250\u00a0 \/ \u2013 per passenger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date)<\/td>\n<td>25\u00a0% of the package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date)<\/td>\n<td>50\u00a0% of the package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Less than 4 days<\/td>\n<td>100\u00a0% of the package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Terms and Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Food:<\/strong>\u00a0Morning breakfast with tea \/ coffee, Lunch, Night dinner \/ tiffin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transport:<\/strong>\u00a055 seater Non push back Non AC \/ similar bus for pick up from station and sightseeing is arranged. Where buses are not permitted the tourists have to make their own arrangements on alternative modes. Entrance fees, Pooja, Special Darshan charges, Horse ride and Boating charges are to be borne by the tourist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong>\u00a0Hall \/ Dormitory Accommodation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Items to Bring:<\/strong>\u00a0Pillow, Bed Sheet, Nylon rope for drying clothes, Lock and key with chain to secure luggage, Bucket with Mug, Torch Light, Umbrella, Medicines, Plates, Glass, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Terms &amp; Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passengers have to board and deboard the train at nominated stations as per the final Railway order and local transportation expenses to be borne by tourists on their own.<\/li>\n<li>The package tour decided by the IRCTC includes Sleeper Class \/ Third AC Train Tickets, Pure Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner, Hall type \/ Hotel accommodations and Bus for local sightseeing only. Cost value package.<\/li>\n<li>Being a cost value package, personalized service is not viable; hence kindly converge with the group. In case of any assistance required do contact our group representative.<\/li>\n<li>No rude behavior will be entertained, further to which you will be forced to drop from the tour.<\/li>\n<li>Kindly queue while boarding the buses and don\u2019t rush at the accommodation centre. Our representative would allot accommodation as specified.<\/li>\n<li>It is the duty of the co passenger to provide seats first for the Handicapped and old people.<\/li>\n<li>You should adhere to the time announced by the tour representatives. Failing which you will have to come to the next destination on your own expenses.<\/li>\n<li>While traveling, there might be some delay in providing food, so old people and Diabetic passengers should carry some refreshments.<\/li>\n<li>There might be delay in Train Arrivals and Departures and the train may not be able to follow the train timings for which you will have to bear with us.<\/li>\n<li>There may be changes in the sightseeing itinerary that may be caused due to arise of situations that have to be adhered.<\/li>\n<li>Announcement made in the train should be followed strictly to have pleasant travel.<\/li>\n<li>In case any problem arises during the journey, the company\u2019s decision will be final.<\/li>\n<li>The tourist should follow the instruction given by the tour representative and should not interfere in the administration.<\/li>\n<li>No smoking and consuming Alcohol in the train.<\/li>\n<li>Please carry ID card at all items (like Driving License, Voter ID card, Ration Card, Pan Card) as proof of Identity for cross verification, by Railway Authorities and the same has to be borne by the tourist.<\/li>\n<li>Alternate arrangements will be made for disruption of tour on account of natural calamities and the cost to be borne by the tourist.<\/li>\n<li>Arrangements will be made for medical attention during sickness and the cost to be borne by the tourist.<\/li>\n<li>The tourist will have adhere by the periodical guidelines issued by the authorities on the tour, through announcement and should not intervene in their working and should not cause any inconvenience to co-passengers.<\/li>\n<li>The tour programme may be subject to alterations due to late running of the train. The final timings will be as per the railway order.<\/li>\n<li>The decision of IRCTC \/ South Zone will be final on account of problems arising in the conduct of the tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IRCTC has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities \/ strikes \/ cancellations \/ delay of train \/ insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip. Operation of Bharat Darshan Trip is subject to minimum no. of passengers booked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Bookings and Details Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tourist Information &amp; Facilitation Centre (Chennai)<\/strong><br \/>\nChennai Central Railway Station. Contact:- 82879 32121, 044 \u2013 25352987<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist Information &amp; Facilitation Centre (Chennai)<\/strong><br \/>\nNo.9, 7A, The Raintree Place. Mc. Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai \u2013 600031. Contact:- 90031 40680 \/ 82879 31964, 044 \u2013 2836 3726<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist Information &amp; Facilitation Centre (Madurai)<\/strong><br \/>\nConcourse Hall, First Floor, Madurai Railway Station. Contact:- 82879 31977, 0452 \u2013 2345757<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist Information &amp; Facilitation Centre (Tirucchirappalli)<\/strong><br \/>\nTirucchirappalli Railway Station. Contact:- 8287931974<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourism Information And Facilitation Centre (Coimbatore)<\/strong><br \/>\n209, Maruthi Towers, Opp. Govt. Hospital, Trichy Road, Coimbatore-641018., Contact:- 82879 31965 \/ 90801 99470<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional Office (Bengaluru)<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. 82, SMR Arcade, Dr .Raj Kumar Road, Rajajinagar 2nd block, Bengaluru \u2013 560 010., Telephone:- 080 \u2013 22960014, 85959 31291, 85959 31290<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist Information &amp; Facilitation Centre (Bengaluru)<\/strong><br \/>\nConcourse Hall, Next to Higginbothams Book Stall, Bengaluru City Railway Station. Phone:- 080 \u2013 22960013, 85959 31292<\/li>\n<li><strong>TOURISM INFORMATION AND FACILITATION CENTRES<\/strong><br \/>\nVijaywada (Andhra Pradesh), East Booking Area, Vijaywada Railway Station, Vijayawada-01. Contact:- 0866 \u2013 2572280, 97013 60701<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/T2ylinicu1mUUVJSUGylr5-al1xUWVCSmqJbkpRnoJdeXJJYkpmsl5yfq5-Zm5ieWmxfaAuUsXL0S7F0Tw5OqUg3rfBIjQ8pNE8tcQ5wCvB2KTN1yagMdctwDIgIMnRMsXCKSApM8fNx9HDMTSqIyg40jHBPqSxQKwYAxNYpCg.png\" alt=\"commons.wikimedia.org\/wi...\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a visual map highlighting the <strong>Twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of India<\/strong>\u2014key spiritual landmarks for devotees embarking on the Nav Jyotirlinga Yatra.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>IRCTC\u2019s Mahashivratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra \u2014 Tour Package Overview<\/h3>\n<p>IRCTC offers a special <strong>Mahashivratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra<\/strong> under its <strong>Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train<\/strong> series. These are all-inclusive pilgrimage packages designed to offer devotees a seamless journey to nine sacred Jyotirlinga temples during the auspicious Mahashivratri festival.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>What the Package Covers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel onboard a <strong>Bharat Darshan tourist train<\/strong>, with <strong>sleeper-class (budget)<\/strong> accommodation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dormitory or dharmashala stays<\/strong> on a multi-sharing basis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals<\/strong>: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, along with tea\/coffee and 1 litre of drinking water per day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-AC road transfers<\/strong> (latitude-based shared buses)<\/li>\n<li>Services such as a <strong>tour escort<\/strong> and <strong>security on train<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Includes popular Jyotirlingas such as: <strong>Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath,<\/strong> and <strong>Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Sample Package Details<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<th>Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tour Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><em>Maha Shivaratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of Travel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Train Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Budget (Sleeper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Shared dorms or dharmashalas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Meals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Included (vegetarian)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Route Temples Covered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Omkareshwar \u2192 Mahakaleshwar \u2192 Somnath \u2192 Trimbakeshwar \u2192 Bhimashankar \u2192 Grishneshwar \u2192 Aundha Nagnath \u2192 Parli Vaijnath \u2192 Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Approximate Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20b915,300\u2013\u20b915,500 (depending on year\/package)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Booking Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IRCTC Tourism website or PRS centers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Why It\u2019s Special<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Festival-Centric Itinerary<\/strong>: Scheduled around Mahashivratri, with visits planned at peak times like Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convenience<\/strong>: Combines train travel, local transport, meals, and lodging into a single bookable package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value-Focused Pilgrim Experience<\/strong>: Ideal for pilgrims seeking spiritual immersion with logistical ease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>User Insight<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYou can buy sheeghra darshan tickets online for a shorter line at Mahakal temple. Prefer morning slot just after Bhasm-aarti ends.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 Pilgrim Tip (Reddit about visiting Ujjain for Mahashivratri)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>In Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>IRCTC <strong>does<\/strong> offer a Mahashivratri special tour covering nine significant Jyotirlingas via the <strong>Bharat Darshan train<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This includes all essentials\u2014meals, accommodation, transport, security\u2014for a spiritually immersive and hassle-free experience.<\/li>\n<li>The package price typically ranges between <strong>\u20b915,300 to \u20b915,500<\/strong>, and is bookable via the <strong>IRCTC Tourism platform<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Would you like help planning your journey, checking temple timings (such as Omkareshwar or Mahakaleshwar during the festival), or exploring alternate pilgrimage packages?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mahashivratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra IRCTC MAHA SIVARATRI NAVA JYOTIRLINGA YATRA SZBD384A Itinerary Dated :- 08.03.2025 to 20.03.2025 Description:- \u201cBharat Darshan Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. 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