{"id":7648,"date":"2025-07-28T11:25:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=7648"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:25:40","slug":"dakshin-bharat-tourist-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/dakshin-bharat-tourist-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Dakshin Bharat Tourist Train"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dakshin Bharat Tourist Train (EZPSTT10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPilgrim Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour packages, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of 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

Destination covered :-<\/strong>\u00a0Tirupati \u2013 Madurai \u2013 Rameswaram \u2013 Kanyakumari \u2013 Puri<\/p>\n

Boarding \/ De-boarding Points:<\/strong>\u00a0Mongyar \u2013 Sultanganj \u2013 Bhagalpur \u2013 Kahalgaon \u2013 Sahibganj- Tinpahar \u2013 Barharwa \u2013 Pakur \u2013 Rampurhat \u2013 Bolpur \u2013 Burdwan \u2013 Dankuni \u2013 Andul \u2013 Mecheda \u2013 Kharagpur<\/p>\n

Itinerary Dated :-<\/strong> 16.01.2025 to 26.01.2025 (10N \/ 11D)<\/p>\n

Itinerary No :<\/strong>\u2013 EZPSTT10<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package Name<\/strong><\/td>\nDakshin Bharat Tourist Train (EZPSTT10)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traveling Mode<\/td>\nTrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\nKolkata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class<\/td>\n3AC & SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\n16.01.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meal Plan<\/td>\nBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tariff: (Including GST)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/td>\nPrice Per Pax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard ( SL)<\/td>\n10395\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfort (3AC)<\/td>\n17,325\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All price mentioned are per person<\/p>\n

*Note:<\/strong>\u00a0No fare for child below 5 years and children of 5 and above are entitled to pay the full adult fare<\/p>\n

For More Information About-\u00a0Dakshin Bharat Tourist Train (EZPSTT10):<\/strong>\u00a0Itinerary, Package Inclusions, Package Exclusions, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions (Tour Manager, In the train, Attire, Decorum, IRCTC\u2019s DO\u2019s, IRCTC\u2019s DON\u2019Ts, DO\u2019s and DONT\u2019S for COVID-19)<\/a><\/h4>\n

Contact for Assistance & Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

KOLKATA :<\/strong>\u00a0IRCTC LTD, Old Koilaghat Building, Ground Floor, 3, Koilaghat Street, Kolkata, Pin: 700001, Amit Maitra: 90020 40010, Manish Kumar: 90020 40069, Dipankar Manna: 90020 40108, Nikhil Prasad: 97714 40016<\/p>\n

BHAGALPUR, MONGHYR, SAHIBGANJ, PAKUR, BANKA, GODDA, DUMKA:<\/strong>\u00a0TANAY SAHA: 93300 20417, KORBAN MALLICK: 90020 40142, GUNJAN: 75491 20422, AMIT PRAKASH: 82103 39565<\/p>\n

RAMPURHAT, BOLPUR, BURDWAN: IRCTC OFFICE COORDINATORS, AMIT MAITRA:<\/strong>\u00a090020 40010, TANAY SAHA: 93300 20417, NIKHIL PRASAD: 97714 40016<\/p>\n

DHANBAD:<\/strong>\u00a0INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD. Area Office, Platform No -8, Pin -826001, Praveen Kumar : 97714 40010<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest confirmed information on IRCTC\u2019s Dakshin Bharat Tourist Train<\/strong>, also known as the Dakshin Bharat Yatra<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 IRCTC “Dakshin Bharat Yatra” \u2013 Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udccd Historical Itinerary (2025 & later)<\/h3>\n
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  • Code<\/strong>: NZBD243<\/li>\n
  • Departure Station<\/strong>: Jalandhar, spanning the South India train circuit<\/li>\n
  • Duration<\/strong>: ~10\u201312 days<\/li>\n
  • Route Highlights<\/strong>: Visits iconic spiritual and cultural sites including Rameshwaram, Meenakshi Amman Temple (Madurai), Kovalam, Trivandrum (Padmanabha Temple), Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupati<\/em> (via bus transfers)<\/li>\n
  • Fare (2019)<\/strong>: \u20b911,340 per passenger in Sleeper class, inclusive of meals and transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83e\uddfe Package Inclusions & Conditions<\/h3>\n
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    • Train<\/strong>: Shared sleeper class (non-AC) and optional AC seat for higher fare<\/li>\n
    • Accommodation<\/strong>: Dormitory or dharamshala (non-AC), floor bedding; upgrades available for extra cost at destination<\/li>\n
    • Meals<\/strong>: Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner; packaged water during meals<\/li>\n
    • Transport<\/strong>: Non-AC buses for sightseeing transfers<\/li>\n
    • Support<\/strong>: Tour escorts and onboard security included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cancellation penalties apply on sliding scale depending on notice period<\/p>\n

      \n

      \ud83d\udd04 Status and Alternatives in 2025<\/h2>\n
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      • No confirmed Dakshin Bharat Yatra departures<\/strong> currently listed for 2025 on IRCTC portals or recent news sources.<\/li>\n
      • IRCTC is offering new Bharat Gaurav tours in 2025 and 2026; notably, the \u201cDakshin Darshan Yatra with 2\u00a0Jyotirlinga\u201d<\/strong> package is launching on Aug 21, 2025<\/strong>, from Rewa and covers Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Madurai, and Srisailam Jyotirlinga<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        \ud83d\udccc Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Package<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nMain Places Covered<\/th>\nApprox Fare (2025)<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Dakshin Bharat Yatra (Classic)<\/strong><\/td>\n~10\u201312 days<\/td>\nRameshwaram \u2192 Madurai \u2192 Trivandrum \u2192 Kanyakumari \u2192 Tirupati<\/td>\n\u20b911\u201312K (Sleeper)<\/td>\nNot active in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Dakshin Darshan 2 Jyotirlinga Yatra<\/strong><\/td>\n~10\u201311 days<\/td>\nTirupati, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Srisailam<\/td>\n\u20b920,800 (SL)\u2013\u20b946,500 (2AC)<\/td>\nStarts Aug 21, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83e\udded Which Option Suits You Best?<\/h2>\n
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        • Budget travelers interested in a South India circuit with train travel + dormitory stay?<\/strong> The classic Dakshin Bharat Yatra<\/strong> was ideal, though not currently active.<\/li>\n
        • Prefer a 2025 tour covering South plus a Jyotirlinga temple experience?<\/strong> The new Dakshin Darshan Yatra (with 2\u00a0Jyotirlinga)<\/strong> is an excellent choice.<\/li>\n
        • Want to personalize your route?<\/strong> You can chart a DIY itinerary using regular trains or flights covering South India’s spiritual & heritage sites\u2014happy to help map it for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          \ud83d\udd0d What Can I Help You With Next?<\/h2>\n
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          • Ready to book the Dakshin Darshan Yatra with 2 Jyotirlinga<\/strong> launching in August? I can assist with boarding options (e.g. near Ranchi), fare class comparisons, and booking advice.<\/li>\n
          • Interested in planning a custom South India pilgrimage itinerary<\/strong> via train + road\/flight?<\/li>\n
          • Would you like to stay updated on any possible revival of the classic Dakshin Bharat Yatra<\/strong> by IRCTC?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Let me know your preferred dates, route, and travel comfort level\u2014I’d be glad to assist you further!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Dakshin Bharat Tourist Train (EZPSTT10) Description \u201cPilgrim Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour packages, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Special Tourist Trains is available online on IRCTC website. Bookings can also be done through IRCTC Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices. Destination covered […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[737],"tags":[743],"class_list":["post-7648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bharat-darshan-special-train","tag-dakshin-bharat-tourist-train"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=7648"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7648\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}