{"id":8303,"date":"2025-07-28T15:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8303"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:02:16","slug":"shridi-jyotirlinga-yatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/shridi-jyotirlinga-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"Shridi Jyotirlinga Yatra"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jyotirlinga Yatra with Shridi and Statue of Unity Tour (EZBD68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\u201cBharat Darshan Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour packages, 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

Boarding \/ De-boarding Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

Destination covered<\/strong>:- Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar & Omkaleswar Jyotirlinga) \u2013 Vishavamitri (Statue of Unity), Verval (Somnath Jyotirlinga) \u2013 Dwarka (Dwarkadhish Temple & Nageshwer Jyotirlinga) \u2013 Nasik Road (Bhimashankar & Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and, Shirdi Sai Baba, Shani Shingnapur)<\/p>\n

Boarding \/ De-boarding stations: \u2013 Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Ranchi, Bokaro steel city, Dhanbad, NSC Bose Jn (GMO), Parasnath, Koderma, Gaya, Dehri on son, Sasaram, Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package Name<\/td>\nJyotirlinga Yatra with Shridi and statue of Unity Tour\u00a0 (EZBD68)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travelling Mode<\/td>\nTrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\nJharsuguda\u00a0\u2013 09.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class<\/td>\nSL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\n05.03.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meal Plan<\/td>\nBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Package Tariff: (Including GST)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Price Per Pax (Adult)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u20b9\u00a012,285\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Duration:<\/strong>\u00a012 Nights \/ 13 Days<\/p>\n

Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Itinerary No:-<\/strong>\u00a0EZBD68<\/p>\n

For More Information About-\u00a0Jyotirlinga Yatra with Shridi and Statue of Unity Tour (EZBD68):\u00a0<\/strong>Itinerary, 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 More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nAddress<\/td>\nContact Person<\/td>\nMobile Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KOLKATA<\/td>\nOld Koilaghat Building, Ground Floor, 3, Koilaghat Street, Kolkata. Pin : 700001<\/td>\nKorban Mallick<\/td>\n90020 40142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amit Maitra<\/td>\n90020 40010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tanoy Mondal<\/td>\n93300 20417<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nikhil Prasad<\/td>\n97714 40016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manish Kumar<\/td>\n90020 40069<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDipankar Manna<\/td>\n90020 40108<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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RANCHI<\/td>\nRailway Station Ranchi, Near Parcel Office Pin \u2013 834001<\/td>\nJyoti Kumari<\/td>\n93102 35033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mukesh Prasad<\/td>\n96255 32437<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yogesh Kumar<\/td>\n97714 40059<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zubraj Minz<\/td>\n97714 40003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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ASANSOL<\/td>\nRailway Station Asansol, Near SBI ATM\u00a0Pin \u2013 7133301<\/td>\nNikhil Sonar<\/td>\n90020 40150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Praveen Kumar<\/td>\n97714 40010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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DHANBAD<\/td>\nArea Office , Platform No \u2013 8\u00a0 Pin \u2013 826001<\/td>\nPraveen Kumar<\/td>\n97714 40010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pappu<\/td>\n92626 95023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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PATNA<\/td>\nBiscomaun Tower,4th Floor, West Gandhi Maidan, \u00a0Patna \u2013 800001<\/td>\nSanjeev Kumar<\/td>\n97714 40056<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manish Kumar<\/td>\n97714 40053<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Santosh Kumar<\/td>\n98359 24941<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mukesh Kumar<\/td>\n98359 24940<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nArvind Kumar<\/td>\n97714 40013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Gaya<\/td>\nTourism Information and Facilitation Centre,\u00a0 Palatform No.1 , Gaya (Bihar) \u2013 823001<\/td>\nGautam Kishor<\/td>\n97714 40025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Guwahati<\/td>\n4D, Mandvi Apartment, GNB Road In Front of Ranvirra Bhawan, Ambari, Guwahati, Assam 781001<\/td>\nBiswajit Das<\/td>\n99576 44166<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lalsawmliana Khobung<\/td>\n99576 44161<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified information on IRCTC\u2019s special “Shirdi Jyo\u00adtirlinga Yatra”<\/strong> package offerings, often bundled with visits to Shirdi, nearby Jyotirlinga temples, and other sacred sites:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcdc IRCTC Shirdi Jyo\u00adtirlinga \/ Yatra Packages<\/h2>\n

1. IRCTC Shirdi Sai Darshan Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • IRCTC offers standalone Shirdi tour packages<\/strong> that typically include confirmed train tickets, hotels, meals, sightseeing (like Shani Shingnapur), and guided tours<\/li>\n
  • These are usually 4\u20115\u202fday<\/strong> pilgrimages, available from multiple boarding cities, with fares starting around \u20b9\u200914,145 per person<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. “Shirdi & Jyotirlinga” Bharat Gaurav Train Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • IRCTC periodically runs multi-day tourist train circuits<\/strong> that combine Shirdi with Jyotirlinga visits.<\/li>\n
    • A recent example (Sep 2025): an 8\u2011linga plus Shirdi<\/strong> package from Katihar, featuring visits to Onkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Dwarkadhish, Trimbakeshwar, Nag\u00adeshwar, Grishneshwar, Bhimashankar, plus Shirdi and Kashi Viswanath for \u20b921,251 (Economy) to \u20b933,251 (Standard)<\/li>\n
    • Earlier offers featured 7\u202fJyotirlinga + Shirdi circuits, and shorter 4\u20137\u202fday pilgrim runs starting from southern departure points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Cancellation Terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • IRCTC typically applies a sliding cancellation fee:\n
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        • \u20b9250 per passenger if canceled 15+ days in advance,<\/li>\n
        • 25% for 8\u201314 days,<\/li>\n
        • 50% for 4\u20137 days,<\/li>\n
        • and 100% charge if canceled within 4 days of departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udd0d What\u2019s Currently Available in 2025?<\/h2>\n
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          • No confirmed 2025 Bharat Gaurav train package<\/strong> explicitly titled “Shirdi + 7 Jyotirlinga” has been recently announced on official or news sources.<\/li>\n
          • IRCTC\u2019s frequent packages include 2\u2011linga circuits (e.g., Dakshin Darshan from Aug 2025)\u2002 and the Ashta (8\u2011linga) Yatra launched from Goa in July 2025<\/li>\n
          • Regular shorter Shirdi + Trimbakeshwar + Shani Shingnapur<\/strong> packages depart weekly (e.g. from Lucknow\/Kanpur) at ~\u20b914,145 for 4\u20135\u202fdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83e\udded Suggested Options<\/h2>\n
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            1. Short Package (4\u20135 days):<\/strong> Shirdi with Trimbakeshwar & Shani Shingnapur, starting ~\u20b914K, multiple departures weekly<\/li>\n
            2. Extended Bharat Gaurav Circuits:<\/strong> Watch IRCTC’s official site regularly for any new “Shirdi + 7 Jyotirlinga”<\/strong> train tours (similar to Katihar\u2011series circuits in 2025)<\/li>\n
            3. DIY Travel:<\/strong> Choose standard train services to Shirdi such as the Mumbai CSMT\u2013Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat (6\u202fdays\/week)<\/strong>, or Dadar\u2013Shirdi Weekly Superfast<\/strong>, or Secunderabad\u2013Shirdi Express<\/strong>, followed by local visits to Trimbakeshwar or those temple sites<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              \ud83d\udccc Travel Tips from Fellow Pilgrims<\/h2>\n
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              • VIP darshan tickets (~\u20b9200)<\/strong> reduce waiting time; main darshan (mukh darshan) now takes ~20\u201330\u202fminutes even on weekends<\/li>\n
              • Weekdays (Mon\u2013Wed) are recommended to avoid crowds and complete darshan faster<\/li>\n
              • Temple premises restrict phone\/mobile devices; secure lockers or counters are available near the entrance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Option<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDestinations Covered<\/th>\nApprox. Fare per Person<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Shirdi + Jyotirlinga Tour Train<\/td>\n10\u201313 days<\/td>\nShirdi + multiple Jyotirlingas (pending 2025)<\/td>\n\u20b921K\u2013\u20b933K (Economy\u2011Standard)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Short IRCTC Package<\/td>\n4\u20135 days<\/td>\nShirdi + Trimbakeshwar + Shani Shingnapur<\/td>\n\u20b914,145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                DIY Travel<\/td>\nFlexible<\/td>\nShirdi via regular trains + optional temples<\/td>\nVaries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                \ud83d\udd0e Next Steps<\/h2>\n
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                • Interested in booking the short 4\u20135 day package<\/strong> from Lucknow\/Kanpur or another region?<\/li>\n
                • Prefer a fully packaged longer pilgrimage<\/strong> tour if IRCTC announces a new Bharat Gaurav run?<\/li>\n
                • Leaning toward DIY travel<\/strong>, and want help planning train + local temple visits?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Let me know your preferences\u2014departure city, duration, class (economy\/AC), desired temples\u2014and I\u2019d be glad to guide you further!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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