Indian railways decide to promote the religious heritage and culture of India by starting Bharat Gaurav train today. Bharat Gaurav train are run on popular theme-based circuits to show the heritage and culture of India.
In terms of Sikhism believers, the Guru Kirpa Yatra is launched by Indian railways. For this, the Bharat Gaurav train will commence on 5 April. It has come as Baisakhi, which will be celebrated on 14 April.
About the Bharat Gaurav train
The Bharat Gaurav train are introduced by Indian railways to show the heritage and culture of the country. It gives a chance to Sikhism believers to visit the magnificent historical places of people all over India.
It is the theme-based trains that aim to widen the tourism potential of India. The first service by Bharat Gaurav train was already started in June last year, but for now, it is commenced for the Guru Kirpa yatra. On 9 April, the tour for guru kirpa yatra begins from Amritsar.
An 11-day tour itinerary for popular sikh shrines
- The Guru kirpa yatra is for 1 day and 10 nights, which will start on 5 April 2023 from Lucknow and end on 15 April 2023.
- In this tour, the pilgrims visit the most prominent Sikhism locations, which consist of the five holy takes.
- The best destinations covered in this holy tour are Virasat-e-khalsa, Anandpur Sahib, Sri Kesgarh Sahib Gurudwara, Anandpur Sahib, Gurudwara Sri Patalpuri Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Sirhind, and many more
- This tour package will surely consist of a comfortable train journey. It is designed will exclusive coaches, off-board and onboard meals, and accommodation in hotels.
- tour package will essentially include a comfortable rail journey in ergonomically designed exclusive coaches, complete onboard and off-board meals, accommodation in quality hotels, road transfers, and sightseeing also.
- The services of travel insurance, tour escorts, housekeeping, and onboard security are also available with this tour package.
- The option to participate in Langars is also available at some Gurudwaras during this journey
- The train provides three different categories to pilgrims, standard, superior, and comfortable, with a capacity of a total of 67 passengers.
- The tour price for 11 days 10 nights are ₹18,882/- for child and ₹19,999/- per person for adult
Stops of Bharat Gaurav train
The railway’s ministry has issued that the Bharat Gaurav train will stop at Lucknow, pilibhit, Sitapur, Moradabad, and Shahjahanpur bareilly Rampur.
Conclusion
The complete tour packages and train journey will cover the night stay at hotels, travel insurance, onboard security, and many important facilities.
As per the latest news, IRCTC will be going to start the guru kirpa yatra on 9 April from Amritsar. The 7-day and 6 nights packages will cover Nanded, Bihar, and Patna. The costs of this tour package range from Rs 14000 to 32000.