IRCTC Launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra from Madgaon via Bharat Gaurav Train

Madgaon, July 9, 2025: In a joint media briefing held at the VIP room of Madgaon Railway Station, Dr. A.K. Singh, PRO IRCTC/West Zone Mumbai, and Baban Ghatge, PRO Konkan Railway Madgaon, announced the launch of the Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Special Yatra by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, scheduled to depart from Madgaon on August 5, 2025.

This 13-day pilgrimage journey will cover eight sacred Jyotirlinga temples:

1. Nageshwar (Dwarka)

2. Somnath

3. Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)

4. Omkareshwar

5. Trimbakeshwar (Nasik)

6. Grishneshwar (Aurangabad)

7. Parli Vaijnath (Parbhani)

8. Srisailam Mallikarjun (Markapur)

Boarding/De-boarding Points:
Madgaon, Thivim, Sawantwadi, Kudal, Vibhavwadi, Rajapur Road, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Roha, Pen, and Panvel.

The Bharat Gaurav train offers three travel classes:

• Economy (Sleeper): ₹23,880 per person

• Standard (3AC): ₹41,060 per person

• Comfort (2AC): ₹54,660 per person

The specially designed train features Sleeper, 3AC, and 2AC coaches, each with infotainment systems, CCTV surveillance, and an onboard pantry car for freshly prepared meals. The train's exterior reflects India’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing iconic monuments and traditional art forms.

The all-inclusive package covers travel, hotel stays, guided tours, meals, local transfers, and insurance—providing a comfortable and cost-effective way to explore the revered Jyotirlinga sites.

IRCTC has seen strong demand for this package. Interested passengers can visit www.irctctourism.com or contact the IRCTC West Zone Mumbai Office at 8287931886 (WhatsApp/SMS) for bookings and queries.“Our goal is to make spiritual tourism accessible and memorable for all,” said Dr. A.K. Singh. “This Shravan Yatra is ideal for families, groups, and solo travelers alike.”