IRCTC has announced a special theme-based tourist train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme for a South India journey. This tour, titled South India Yatra (EZBG31), will start on 14 July 2026. The package is designed to make spiritual tourism easy and affordable for common passengers by providing all services in one bundle.
What is included in the ₹25,400 package?
The tour cost starts at ₹25,400 per person. This amount covers train tickets in 2AC, 3AC, or Sleeper classes. Passengers will get veg meals, hotel stays, and road transport via buses. The package also includes travel insurance and the help of professional tour escorts throughout the 12 nights and 13 days trip.
Which destinations and boarding points are covered?
The train will visit major spiritual sites including Tirupati Balaji and Sri Padmavati Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga, and Kanyakumari’s Vivekananda Rock and Gandhi Mandapam.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Departure Date | 14 July 2026 |
| End Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Total Duration | 12 Nights / 13 Days |
| Sleeper Seats | 448 |
| 3AC Seats | 173 |
| 2AC Seats | 42 |
Passengers can board the train from several points including Dumka, Hansdiha, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna Sahib, Patna, Ara, Buxar, Dildarnagar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, and Prayagraj Chivki.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the duration and cost of the South India Yatra package?
The tour lasts for 12 nights and 13 days, starting from 14 July 2026. The starting price for the package is ₹25,400 per person.
Which cities are the boarding points for this Bharat Gaurav train?
Boarding points include Patna, Bhagalpur, Ara, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj Chivki, and several other stations in Bihar and UP.