If you have been planning a spiritual journey for a long time, then the new Kashi Pilgrimage of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) can be a great opportunity for you. In this special 9-day train journey, passengers will be taken to many major religious and spiritual places across the country. This itinerary includes holy cities like Gaya, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj. The journey will commence from Tirunelveli on September 9, 2026 and will conclude on September 17, 2026. For the convenience of passengers, arrangements for boarding and deboarding the train have been made at many major stations en route.
The path to enlightenment begins with a single step. Join us for a 9-day Kashi Tirtha Yatra, connecting the sacred lands of Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj.
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*travel program**
The train will leave from Tirunelveli on the first day. Passengers can board the train from stations like Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Chennai Egmore and Gudur. On the third day, the train will reach Gaya, where accommodation arrangements will be made for the passengers. After lunch, there will be a visit to the famous Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya. On the second day, after visiting Vishnupad Temple, the tour will proceed to Varanasi.
In Varanasi, pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Kashi Vishalakshi Temple and Kaal Bhairav Temple. The divine experience of the world famous Ganga Aarti in the evening will be the highlight of this journey. After this, the yatra will reach Ayodhya, where it will be visited Ram Janmabhoomi and other major religious places. The train will leave for Prayagraj from Ayodhya. In Prayagraj, pilgrims can take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam and visit the famous Hanuman Temple.
**Fare and Facilities**
There are three categories of packages available for tourists. Sleeper class (economy) fare has been fixed at ₹16,700 per person. Whereas, the fee for 3AC class has been fixed at ₹26,100 per person and the fee for 2AC class has been fixed at ₹34,100 per person. Separate concessional rates will apply for children. This package includes train travel, accommodation, food, local transport and sightseeing facilities. According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), package prices under the ‘Bharat Gaurav Train’ scheme have been reduced by about 33 percent.
**Places included**
During this spiritual journey, travelers will get a chance to visit famous religious places like Mahabodhi Temple, Vishnupad Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor, Kashi Vishalakshi Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi and Triveni Sangam. For those who want to see India’s rich religious heritage and major centers of faith in a single journey, this IRCTC Kashi Yatra will prove to be a memorable experience.