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Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train (SZBD394)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\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 Train 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>\u2013 Kolkata \u2013 Kamakhya \u2013 Varanasi \u2013 Allahabad \u2013 Gaya \u2013 Puri \u2013 Konark<\/p>\n

Boarding Points:<\/strong>\u00a0Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, MGR Chennai Central, Nellore, Vijayawada<\/p>\n

De-boarding Point:<\/strong>\u00a0Vijayawada, Nellore, MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai Jn.<\/p>\n

Itinerary Dated<\/strong> :- 22.01.2025 to 03.02.2025<\/p>\n

Itinerary No :<\/strong>\u2013 SZBD394<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package Name<\/td>\nTHAI AMAVASYA SHAKTI PITHA SPECIAL\u00a0(SZBD394)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Destination Covered<\/td>\nKolkata \u2013 Kamakhya \u2013 Varanasi \u2013 Allahabad \u2013 Gaya \u2013 Puri \u2013 Konark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traveling Mode<\/td>\nBharat Darshan Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\nMadurai: 03.05 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class<\/td>\nBudget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\n22.01.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Package Tariff:-<\/strong>\u00a0(Inclusive of GST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rs.\u00a012,285\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
For More Information About-\u00a0Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train (SZBD394):<\/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><\/pre>\n
For Bookings and Details Contact :<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Chennai)<\/strong>
    \nChennai Central Railway Station.
    \nContact \u2013 82879 32121<\/li>\n
  • Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Chennai)<\/strong>
    \nNo.9, 7A, The Raintree Place.
    \nMc.Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai \u2013 600031
    \nContact \u2013 90031 40680 \/ 82879 31964, 044 \u2013 2836 3726<\/li>\n
  • Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Madurai)<\/strong>
    \nConcourse Hall, First Floor,
    \nMadurai Railway Station.
    \nContact \u2013 82879 31977, 0452- 2345757<\/li>\n
  • Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Tirucchirappalli)<\/strong>
    \nTirucchirappalli Railway Station.
    \nContact \u2013 82879 31974<\/li>\n
  • Tourism Information And Facilitation Centre (Coimbatore)<\/strong>
    \n209, Maruthi Towers, Opp. Govt. Hospital, Trichy Road,
    \nCoimbatore-641018
    \nContact: 82879 31965 \/ 90801 99470<\/li>\n
  • Regional Office (Bengaluru)<\/strong>
    \nNo. 82, SMR Arcade, Dr .Raj Kumar Road,
    \nRajajinagar 2nd block, Bengaluru \u2013 560 010.
    \nTelephone: 080- 22960014, 85959 31291, 85959 31290<\/li>\n
  • Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Bengaluru)<\/strong>
    \nConcourse Hall, Next to Higginbothams Book Stall,
    \nBengaluru City Railway Station.
    \nPhone: 080 \u2013 22960013, 85959 31292<\/li>\n
  • TOURISM INFORMATION AND FACILITATION CENTRES<\/strong>
    \nVijaywada (Andhra Pradesh)
    \nEast Booking Area, Vijaywada Railway Station, Vijayawada-01.
    \nContact:- 0866- 2572280, 97013 60701<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Here\u2019s the most reliable and verified information about IRCTC\u2019s \u201cThai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train\u201d<\/strong> (often called the Shakti Peetha Yatra<\/em>), along with its current status as of mid\u20112025:<\/p>\n
    \n
    \ud83d\udd2f Thai Amavasya Shakti Peetha Yatra \u2013 Bharat Darshan Train (SZBD394)<\/h2>\n
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    • Train Code<\/strong>: SZBD394 \u2013 Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Historic Operation<\/strong>: Departed January 22 \u2013 February 3, 2025<\/strong>, originating from Madurai<\/strong> with multiple boarding stations across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Route included stepping stones like Kolkata, Kamakhya (Assam), Varanasi, Allahabad, Gaya, Puri, Konark<\/strong>. The 13-day journey cost \u20b912,285 per person (GST incl.) in budget class, covering train travel, dormitory stays, meals, non-AC transfers, insurance, and tour escort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83e\udded Availability in 2025<\/h2>\n
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      • As of mid-2025<\/strong>, IRCTC has not announced a repeat of the SZBD394 Shakti Peetha Special Train trip<\/strong>. There\u2019s no scheduled Thai Amavasya train package listed on the IRCTC portal or in recent news.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u2705 Related Pilgrimage Alternatives<\/h2>\n
        1. Other Bharat Gaurav Pilgrimage Trains in 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Shorter circuits like Jyotirlinga Yatras<\/strong>, Vaishno Devi<\/strong>, Ganga-Ramayana Yatra<\/strong>, or Punya Teerth Yatra<\/strong> are active this year. These cover many sacred sites, though they do not include all Shakti Peethas as in SZBD394.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          2. IRCTC Devotional Tour Packages (Multi-modal)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • IRCTC offers flexible tour packages combining rail, road, and flight options for Srisailam<\/em>, Kamakhya<\/em>, Vaishno Devi<\/em>, Shirdi<\/em>, Puri<\/em>, and other relevant pilgrimage sites. Though they avoid the train-only format, these can be customized for convenience and LTC eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udccd Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train Package<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nRoute Covered<\/th>\nFare approx.<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            SZBD394 Thai Amavasya Shakti Peetha (2022)<\/td>\n12\u202fN \/ 13\u202fD<\/td>\nKamakhya \u2192 Kolkata \u2192 Varanasi \u2192 Gaya \u2192 Puri & Konark \u2192 Allahabad<\/td>\n\u20b912,285<\/td>\nNot active 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Active Bharat Gaurav Yatras (e.g. Jyotirlinga)<\/td>\n9\u201313\u202fdays<\/td>\nVarious pilgrim circuits across India<\/td>\n\u20b915\u201350K<\/td>\nRunning in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            IRCTC Devotional Mixed-tour Packages<\/td>\nMixed-duration<\/td>\nSelected Shakti Peethas + others<\/td>\nVaries<\/td>\nOngoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \ud83d\udd0d Recommendations for You<\/h2>\n
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            • If you seek a train-based Shakti Peetha pilgrimage<\/strong> with boarding from South India: note that no such schedule is currently available for 2025.<\/li>\n
            • Want a similar spiritual experience now?<\/strong>
              \nConsider IRCTC\u2019s mixed-mode pilgrim packages<\/strong> that include Kamakhya<\/strong>, Puri<\/strong>, Srisailam<\/strong>, or Vaishno Devi<\/strong>, available via road or flight, often with train segments included.<\/li>\n
            • Prefer to build a custom trail<\/strong>: I can help you map out a DIY route using regular train segments or flights between the Shakti Peethas you wish to visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccc What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n
              Would you like assistance with:<\/p>\n
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              • Checking board\/deboarding options and local logistics for a DIY Shakti Peetha tour?<\/li>\n
              • Identifying available IRCTC devotional packages that include Shakti Peethas?<\/li>\n
              • Monitoring IRCTC updates for a possible revival of the SZBD394 train package in 2026?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                Share your preferred pilgrimage sites, travel style, duration, and departure region\u2014I’d be glad to help craft a tailored spiritual itinerary for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
                Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train (SZBD394) 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. Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train is available online on IRCTC website. Bookings can also be done through IRCTC Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal Offices […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-7654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bharat-darshan-special-train"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7654","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=7654"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7654\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}