Every senior citizen dreams of embarking on a pilgrimage; however, the fatigue of travel, concerns regarding safety, and the hassle of booking hotels and tickets often deter them from taking the step. If you are planning to send your parents on a pilgrimage—or wish to undertake such a journey yourself—there is excellent news in store for you.

Through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's (IRCTC) 'Bharat Gaurav Trains,' you can now embark on a magnificent 10-day pilgrimage for a cost of just ₹20,000 to ₹25,000. Let's explore all the highlights of this special tour package, along with the complete schedule for the next two months.

Why Choose the 'Bharat Gaurav' Train Tour Package?
The most significant feature of this package is that it relieves you of the usual hassles associated with travel planning—such as the scramble to book tickets and hotels. While anyone is welcome to travel on these trains, special attention has been paid to ensuring the comfort and convenience of senior citizens.

Comprehensive Boarding and Lodging: The package includes comfortable train travel, hotel accommodation, and pure vegetarian meals.

Coaches to Suit Every Budget: Depending on your financial preference, you can choose from a range of coach classes—from Sleeper Class to 1st AC.

Hassle-Free Sightseeing: Air-conditioned buses are provided to transport passengers from the railway stations directly to the various pilgrimage sites.

Safety First: A dedicated tour escort accompanies the passengers throughout the journey to assist them whenever needed. Additionally, every passenger receives travel insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh.

International Travel Without a Passport or Visa: These trains also offer the opportunity to visit neighboring countries such as Nepal and Bhutan. No passport or visa is required for these trips; from the border stations, passengers are transported via buses to the pilgrimage sites located within the respective countries.

6 Magnificent Tour Schedules for the Next Two Months
IRCTC operates these trains from major stations across various states during every season. Listed below are the details of six upcoming tours scheduled for the next two months, including the 'Nepal Darshan' pilgrimage:

Dwarka and the '7 Dhams' Pilgrimage (June 1st)
Duration of Tour: 10 Nights and 11 Days. Boarding Stations: Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, etc.
Places of Visit: Nageshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Dwarkadhish Temple, Somnath, and Trimbakeshwar.

Two 'Nepal Darshan' Tours (June 12 and June 24)
Tour Duration: 9 Nights and 10 Days.
Boarding Stations: Indore, Ujjain, Sehore, Bhopal, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, etc.
Places of Visit: Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu), Chitwan (Sunset Viewpoint & Safari), and Pokhara (Sunrise Viewpoint).

Seven Jyotirlinga Tour (June 12)
Tour Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days.
Boarding Stations: Rishikesh, Haridwar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, etc.
Places of Visit: Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar, Somnath, Grishneshwar, Bhimashankar, and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas.

Puri – Kamakhya – Baidyanath Dham (June 25)
Tour Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days.
Boarding Stations: Pune, Nashik, Manmad, Bhusawal, Akola, Nagpur, etc.
Places of Visit: Jagannath Puri, Kamakhya Devi (Guwahati), Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, Kashi Vishwanath, and Ayodhya.

South India Tour (July 14)
Tour Duration: 12 Nights and 13 Days.
Boarding Stations: Dumka, Hansdiha, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna Sahib, Patna, and Arrah, etc.

Places of Visit: Tirupati, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Madurai, and Mallikarjuna Temple. Completely Safe for Solo Travelers

If your children live abroad or, for any reason, are unable to accompany you, you can still embark on this journey alone without any hesitation. On this tour, every minor and major need of the travelers is meticulously attended to, ensuring that there is absolutely no cause for fear or anxiety, even when traveling solo. For bookings and inquiries, you may visit the IRCTC website.

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