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Maha Shivaratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra (SZBD396)<\/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>\u00a0Omkareshwar \u2013 Mahakaleshwar \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Triambakeshwar \u2013 Bhimshankar \u2013 Grushneshwar \u2013 Ayundh Nagnath \u2013 Parli Vaijinath \u2013 Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/p>\n

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

De-boarding Point:<\/strong>\u00a0Renigunta, Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai<\/p>\n

Itinerary Dated :-<\/strong> 26.02.2025 to 10.03.2025<\/p>\n

Itinerary No :<\/strong>\u2013 SZBD396<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package Name<\/td>\nMahasivarathri\u00a0 Nava Jyothirlinga Yathra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Destination Covered<\/td>\nOmkareshwar \u2013 Mahakaleshwar \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Triambakeshwar \u2013 Bhimshankar \u2013 Grushneshwar \u2013 Ayundh Nagnath \u2013 Parli Vaijinath \u2013 Mallikarjuna Swamy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traveling Mode<\/td>\nBharat Darshan Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\nMadurai: 00.05hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class<\/td>\nBudget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\n26.02.2025<\/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
\u20b9\u00a015,485<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For More Information About-\u00a0Maha Shivaratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra (SZBD396):<\/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

For Bookings and Details Contact us at<\/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 \u2013 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 \u2013 01.
    \nContact :- 0866- 2572280, 97013 60701<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Here\u2019s the most accurate and up\u2011to\u2011date information about the IRCTC \u201cMaha Shivaratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra\u201d<\/strong> package\u2014especially the 9-Jyotirlinga pilgrimage tour that was offered around Shivaratri in past years:<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udd49\ufe0f Maha Shivaratri Nava (Nine) Jyotirlinga Yatra \u2013 IRCTC Package (SZBD396)<\/h2>\n

    \u2705 Historical Offering \u2014 2025 Tour<\/h3>\n

    IRCTC had run a special Bharat Darshan Tourist Train<\/strong> tour (Tour Code: SZBD396) in early 2025, around February 26 \u2013 March 10<\/strong>, specifically curated for Maha Shivaratri<\/strong>, covering nine major Jyotirlingas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    • Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath, Mallikarjuna Swamy
      \nBoarding\/deboarding points were across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (Madurai to Vijayawada corridor); fare ~\u20b915,485 in Sleeper (SL) class, with meals and basic dormitory night-stays included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Inclusions for the Tour<\/h3>\n
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      • Sleeper class train travel<\/li>\n
      • Dormitory-style night stays \/ halls (multi-sharing)<\/li>\n
      • Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus tea\/coffee and 1\u202fL water per day<\/li>\n
      • Non-AC bus transfers to temples<\/li>\n
      • Tour escort and onboard security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        \ud83d\udd0d What\u2019s Happening in 2025?<\/h2>\n
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        • As of July 2025<\/strong>, no new Maha Shivaratri Nava Jyotirlinga pilgrimage train package<\/strong> has been announced or scheduled for this year.<\/li>\n
        • IRCTC currently offers other Shiva-related packages in 2025<\/strong>, including Pancha Jyotirlinga tours<\/strong> and 8\u2011Jyotirlinga + Shirdi circuits, but not this exact 9\u2011linga package around Shivaratri (e.g., 2025 Ambedkar Yatra covers 5 Jyotirlingas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          \ud83d\udccc Alternative Options Available in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Option<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nJyotirlingas Covered<\/th>\nClass \/ Fare Est.<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Pancha Jyotirlinga (SMA51)<\/strong><\/td>\n4\u20135 days<\/td>\n5 Jyotirlingas<\/td>\nEx Chennai (~\u20b9<\/td>\nx14\u202fK airfare+travel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          8 Jyotirlinga + Shirdi Yatra<\/strong><\/td>\n~11\u201313 days<\/td>\n8 Jyotirlingas + Shirdi<\/td>\nEconomy ~\u20b921K\u2013\u20b933K<\/td>\nLong-distance Bharat Gaurav circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Custom visit DIY<\/strong><\/td>\nFlexible<\/td>\nAs per your selection<\/td>\nBy rail\/road<\/td>\nYou can combine regular trains & local stays<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          • The Pancha\u2011Jyotirlinga package (Code SMA51)<\/strong> operates during Maha Shivaratri period (~Feb 2025), starting from Chennai region<\/strong>, covering Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath<\/strong> in 5 days\/4 nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83e\udde0 Maha Shivaratri 2025 \u2013 Calendar Reference<\/h2>\n
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            • Maha Shivaratri in 2025 is on Wednesday, February 26<\/strong>, with devotees observing till early morning Feb 27<\/li>\n
            • If you plan to visit Jyotirlingas around this date, note that rail traffic and crowding<\/strong>\u2014especially near Prayagraj\/Kumbh\u2014may cause special train cancellations or advisories (e.g. Feb 25\u201328 cancellations, safety notices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Summary & Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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              • The Maha Shivaratri Nava Jyotirlinga Yatra (9\u2011linga train)<\/strong> has not returned in 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • For Shivaratri-time pilgrimages<\/strong>, your best alternatives within IRCTC offerings are:\n
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                • Pancha Jyotirlinga air\/ground tour<\/strong> (short, 5-day package, ex\u2011Chennai)<\/li>\n
                • Longer Bharat Gaurav 8\u2011Jyotirlinga + Shirdi train tour<\/strong> (great if you want more temples and longer itinerary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • You may also build a custom route<\/strong> using regular trains & local temples if you wish to include all nine Jyotirlingas on your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  \ud83d\udccd What Would You Like to Do Next?<\/h2>\n
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                  • I can help identify launch details or booking windows if IRCTC announces a 2026 batch.<\/li>\n
                  • Interested in exploring the Pancha package<\/strong> or the 8\u2011linga + Shirdi Yatra<\/strong> this year?<\/li>\n
                  • Prefer a custom itinerary covering the same nine Jyotirlingas using regular rail \/ road options?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Let me know your preferred travel window, starting point, class preference, and temples you\u2019re keen on, and I\u2019ll help tailor an itinerary or guide you with booking details!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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