·The one of its kind train tour connecting places associated with India’s independence movement is ready to depart on the eve of Independence Day i.e. on August 14 from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on a 09 nights/ 10 day’s itinerary.
·IRCTC’s special tour offering will cover Ahmedabad, Modhera, Patan, Statue Of Unity (Kevadia), Pune, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Aurangabad, Ellora, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Ajanta, Orchha and Jhansi.
·State of the art Deluxe AC Tourist Train with AC I, AC II & AC III class will accommodate total 150 tourists.
·Tourists can also boardDelhi Safdarjung, Gurgaon, Rewari, Ringas, Phulera, Ajmer railway Station on this tourist train.
IRCTC’s newest offering “Swarnim Bharat Yatra” by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourists train to promote places associated with India’s Independence struggle. This tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on 14th August, 2025. The proposed train tour is going to be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train having modern amenities.
The first destination of this train tour is Ahmedabad, a city that is intrinsically linked to Mahatma Gandhi and the independence movement. Here tourists will visit the Sabarmati Ashram, which acted as the base for nationalist activities and also the Dandi March. Adalaj, a stunning example of Indian stepwell architecture dating back to the 15thcentury and an evening stroll by the newly developed Sabarmati Riverfront are some of the things that shall be covered here.
A day’s excursion to Modhera and Patanfollow next. While the former is known for a Sun Temple that predates the one at Konark, in the latter the tourists will experience Rani Ki Vav or the Queen’s Stepwell, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The subsequent destination on this tour is Kevadia in Gujarat, by the Narmada River which is best known for being the location of the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Beside the statue and the Light & Sound show that is staged every evening, the tourists will also see the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
The next destination Pune was also an integral part of India’s freedom struggle. Aga Khan Palace situated in the city stands both as an architectural marvel as well as a testament of freedom movement where Mahatma Gandhi along with Kasturba Gandhi and Sarojini Naidu were held captive during the Quit India Movement of 1942. Other attractions that shall be covered here are Kasba Ganpati (the most revered deity in Pune), the striking palace Lal Mahal (childhood home of Shivaji Maharaj) and Shaniwar Wada, an ancient fortress dating back to the 18th century. Bhimashankar Temple (Jyotirlinga) situated at a distance of 124 kms from the city of Pune will also be covered in this itinerary.
On completion the passengers would be taken to the next destination, Aurangabad or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, for viewing the twin UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora caves along with the Bibi ka Maqbara, an ASI protected monument. Ghrishneshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is also covered in the itinerary.
Jhansi and Orchha, will be a part of the 9th day’s sightseeing where the tourists will witness the eponymous fort and the adjoining Govt. Museum along with key attractions of Orchha viz The Ram Raja Temple, Orchha Fort andChaturbhuj Temple. Here from the train shall start its return journey back to Delhi.
The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of amazing features including two restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager. The fully air-conditioned train provides three types of accommodationviz. 1st AC, 2ndACand 3rdAC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach.
IRCTC has launched this special tourist train at a price of Rs.1,01,430 /-per person for 1AC Coupe and Rs. 94,845/- for 1AC class cabin and Rs. 81,675/-for 2AC and Rs. 71,585/- for 3 AC Class. Package Price covers train journey in AC classes, Accommodation in 3 star hotels, all meals (VEG onLY), all transfer & sight-seeing in AC Vehicles, Travel Insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers etc.
For more details one can visit IRCTC website: https://www.irctctourism.com/bharatgaurav and book the package online, on first come first serve basis on the web portal. For more information, one can contact on Mobile no. 8595931047 (Monika), 8287930484 (Subhasree), 8287930032 (Abhishek), 8287930299 (Prafulla) and 8882826357 (Praneet).
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