{"id":8301,"date":"2025-07-28T15:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8301"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:01:11","slug":"shirdi-special-divya-dharshana-yathra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/shirdi-special-divya-dharshana-yathra\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirdi Special Divya Dharshana Yathra"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shirdi Special Train \u2013 Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\u201cBharat Darshan Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable all \u2013 inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train is available online on our website. Booking can also be done through our Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.<\/p>\n

Destination Covered<\/strong>\u00a0: Ahobilam \u2013 Mahanandi \u2013 Shirdi \u2013 Mantralayam \u2013 Nava Brindavan<\/p>\n

Boarding Point:<\/strong>\u00a0Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vridhachalam, Villupuram Jn, Chennai Egmore<\/p>\n

De-Boarding Points:<\/strong>\u00a0Chennai Egmore, Villupuram, Vridhachalam , Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package Name<\/td>\nSHIRDI SPECIAL \u2013 Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Destination Covered<\/td>\nAhobilam \u2013 Mahanandi \u2013 Shirdi \u2013 Mantralayam \u2013 Nava Brindavan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traveling Mode<\/td>\nBharat Darshan Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\nMadurai: 00.02 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class<\/td>\nBudget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\n25.03.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Package Tariff:<\/strong>\u00a0(Inclusive of GST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/td>\nPrice Per Pax (5 years & above)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Budget<\/td>\n\u20b9\u00a07,720\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For More Information About-Shirdi Special Train \u2013 Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398) :<\/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 More Details Contact Details:<\/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 what I found regarding the \u201cShirdi Special Divya Dharshana Yathra\u201d<\/strong> package\u2014specifically referencing past IRCTC train-linked offerings and what\u2019s currently available:<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udd49\ufe0f What Divya Dharshana Yathra<\/em> Has Historically Offered<\/h2>\n
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    • A medium-cost Bharat Darshan Tourist Train package<\/strong> (SZBD398), titled Shirdi Special \u2013 Divya Dharshana Yathra<\/em>, operated in early 2025. The route included Ahobilam \u2192 Mahanandi \u2192 Shirdi \u2192 Mantralayam \u2192 Nava Brindavan<\/strong>, primarily boarding from cities like Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchi, and Chennai Egmore. The budget-class fare<\/strong> was about \u20b9\u202f7,720 per person<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Another variant under Guru Krupa Yathra (SZBD379A)<\/strong> also ran earlier, with a simple route of Pandharpur \u2192 Shirdi \u2192 Mantralayam<\/strong>, priced similarly low (~\u20b9\u202f5,685)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These were IRCTC Bharat Darshan trains, heavily involving southern India departure points and multi-temple circuits.<\/p>\n

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      \ud83d\udd25 Current Available IRCTC Shirdi Packages (2025)<\/h2>\n

      1. Shirdi Sai Darshan Tour<\/strong> (Train + Multiple Temples)<\/h3>\n
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      • IRCTC currently offers the \u201cShirdi Sai Darshan\u201d<\/em> Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train package.<\/li>\n
      • Itinerary<\/strong>: Kochuveli \u2192 Shirdi \u2192 Nashik (Triambakeshwar) \u2192 Pandharpur \u2192 Mantralayam \u2192 return Kochuveli<\/li>\n
      • Duration<\/strong>: ~8 days (usually early June trip in 2023)<\/li>\n
      • Fares<\/strong>:\n
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        • Economy<\/em> (sleeper\/SL + non\u2011AC hotels): \u20b9\u202f13,950\/adult<\/li>\n
        • Comfort<\/em> (3AC + AC hotels): \u20b9\u202f24,642\/adult<\/li>\n
        • Available LTC\u2011compliant, includes meals, transfers, insurance, tour manager etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          2. Shorter Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur Packages (~4\u20135 days)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • These include Shirdi + Trimbakeshwar (Nashik) + Shani Shingnapur<\/strong>, run weekly from Lucknow or Kanpur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Fare is approximately \u20b9\u202f14,145 per person<\/strong> for 5 days\/4 nights, departing every Thursday on a confirmed train tour. Includes meals, accommodation, transport, and rail fare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83e\udded Where Divya Dharshana Yathra<\/em> Stands Now<\/h2>\n
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            • No official IRCTC train package labeled \u201cShirdi Special \u2013 Divya Dharshana Yathra\u201d<\/strong> has been run since 2022; there is no confirmed recurrence in 2025<\/em><\/li>\n
            • However, IRCTC currently has the Shirdi Sai Darshan packages and shorter Shirdi\u2009+\u2009temple train tours available for 2025<\/strong>, fitting similar devotional objectives even if not carrying the same name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Summary of Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Package\/Name<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDestinations Covered<\/th>\nApprox. Fare per Adult<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              2022 Divya Dharshana Yathra<\/em> (SZBD398)<\/td>\n~6\u20137 days<\/td>\nAhobilam, Mahanandi, Shirdi, Mantralayam, Nava Brindavan<\/td>\n~\u20b9\u202f7,700<\/td>\nNot currently operated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Shirdi Sai Darshan Tour Train<\/em><\/td>\n~8 days<\/td>\nShirdi, Triambakeshwar, Pandharpur, Mantralayam<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f13,950 (Economy), \u20b9\u202f24,642 (Comfort)<\/td>\nRunning in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Lucknow\/Kanpur\u2009\u2192\u2009Shirdi Short Tour<\/em><\/td>\n~5 days<\/td>\nShirdi, Trimbakeshwar, Shani Shingnapur<\/td>\n~\u20b9\u202f14,145<\/td>\nDepart every Thursday in 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Standalone Shirdi Tour (IRCTC road\/train)<\/em><\/td>\n3\u20134 days<\/td>\nShirdi + optional Shani Shingnapur via train or road<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f3,400\u20137,900 zone wise<\/td>\nFlight\/train packages from Chennai etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
              \n

              \ud83d\udccc Recommendations for You<\/h2>\n
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              • If you specifically want the \u201cDivya Dharshana Yathra\u201d branding<\/strong>, note it hasn\u2019t been offered since 2022 and IRCTC hasn’t announced any 2025 batch.<\/li>\n
              • Alternatively, for a comprehensive spiritual experience<\/strong>, the Shirdi Sai Darshan<\/em> train tour or short 4\u20135 day package are active and cover key pilgrimage points including Shirdi.<\/li>\n
              • Prefer a compact, short itinerary<\/em>? Go with the Lucknow\/Kanpur package (~\u20b914K).<\/li>\n
              • Prefer a longer spiritual train journey<\/em> across multiple temples? The Kochuveli\u2011origin Bharat Gaurav Shirdi Sai Darshan<\/em> tour is ideal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83d\udccd Next Steps<\/h2>\n

                Would you like help with:<\/p>\n

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                • Checking boarding and de\u2011boarding points or departure from your city (e.g. Ranchi)<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
                • Comparing itinerary lengths, comfort classes, and amenities?<\/li>\n
                • Booking details like LTC eligibility, cancellation terms, or VIP darshan access<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Let me know your preferred duration, region, travel class, and I\u2019ll guide you further!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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