
IRCTC Introduces Special Ambedkar and Jyotirlinga Circuit Tour
IRCTC has launched a new tour package called 'Ambedkar Yatra with Panch Jyotirlinga Darshan'. It is a combination of visiting five of the major Jyotirlingas and significant places associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The tour begins from Secunderabad Railway Station on August 16 and concludes on August 24 via the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. The entire trip is for 8 nights and 9 days.
Destinations Covered in the Tour
The journey covers the following destinations:
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Deeksha Bhoomi Stupa, Nagpur
- Swaminarayan Mandir, Nagpur
- Ambedkar Janmabhoomi, Mhow
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nashik
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Pune
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Aurangabad
Secunderabad, Kamareddy, and Nizamabad are boarding points for the tour. The tour package offers rail and road travel, accommodation in hotels, and food. Fares vary according to the class of travel.
Day-Wise Tour Schedule
- Day 1: Departure from Secunderabad at 2 PM. Transit stops at Kamareddy (4:30 PM) and Nizamabad (5:40 PM).
- Day 2: Arrival at Nagpur Railway Station (8 AM). Sightseeing of Deeksha Bhoomi Stupa and optionally Swaminarayan Mandir.
- Day 3: Journey to Ujjain and sightseeing of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. Hotel accommodation during the night.
- Day 4: Sighting of Ambedkar Janmabhoomi in Mhow. After lunch, sightseeing of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. Train starts from Ambedkar Nagar to Nashik.
- Day 5: Arrival at Nashik. Overnight hotel stay.
- Day 6: Sighting of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Train ride to Pune.
- Day 7: Arrival at Khadki Railway Station (Pune). Visit to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga. Overnight train to Aurangabad.
- Day 8: Arrival at Aurangabad. Visit to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga. Departure train back to Secunderabad.
- Day 9: Back to Nizamabad (12:20 AM), Kamareddy (1:32 AM), and Secunderabad (4 AM).
Package Fare Details
- Comfort (2AC):
- Adult: ₹29,900
- Child (5–11 years): ₹28,400
- Standard (3AC):
- Adult: ₹22,900
- Child: ₹21,700
- Economy (Sleeper):
- Adult: ₹14,700
- Child: ₹13,700
What the Package Includes
- Travel in 2AC, 3AC, or Sleeper Class (depending on package)
- AC vehicle for local transportation
- Hotel stays and breakfast
- Travel insurance
- Toll and parking charges
Booking and Contact Information
- For details or to book, visit the official IRCTC website.
- You can also contact the following numbers:
- 9701360701, 9281030712, 9281030711