IRCTC to Run Special Train Covering Holy Sikh Shrines in India

New Delhi: Ministry of Railways is promoting the cultural and religious heritage of India through its fleet of Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains which are being operated by Railways on various famous theme-based circuits to showcase the cultural heritage of this great nation.

With reverence for the believers of Sikhism, Indian Railways is launching the Guru Kirpa Yatra with its exclusive Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train in the forthcoming month of April – also celebrated as the month of Baisakhi in entire North India. After detailed consultations with stakeholders at various levels, Indian Railways has specially conceived this tour of holy Sikh shrines located in different parts of the country.

Indian Railways has come up with the 11 Days / 10 Nights all-inclusive tour, which will start from Lucknow on 5th April 2023 and will end on 15th April 2023. During this holy tour, the pilgrims will visit the most prominent revered sites of Sikhism which includes the five Holy Takhts. The tour will include a visit to Sri Kesgarh Sahib Gurudwara & Virasat-e-khalsa at Anandpur Sahib, Gurudwara Sri Patalpuri Sahib at Kiratpur Sahib, Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib at Sirhind, Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Sri Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar, Sri Damdama Sahib at Bathinda, Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib at Nanded, Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib at Bidar and Gurudwara Sri Harmandarji Sahib at Patna.

IRCTC will operate this train with a composition of 9 Sleeper Class Coaches, 1 AC-3 Tier and 1 AC- 2Tier coach. IRCTC is offering the tour package across 3 categories namely: Standard, Superior and Comfort with a total capacity of 678 passengers (with the majority in the budget segment standard category). This all-inclusive tour package will essentially include a comfortable rail journey in ergonomically designed exclusive coaches, complete on-board & off-board meals, accommodation in quality hotels, and complete road transfers with sightseeing. The services of tour escorts, travel insurance, on-board security and housekeeping will also be available.

The option to take part in Langars will also be available at important Gurudwaras as well as during the journey.

IRCTC has priced the tour attractively for the tourists for maximizing the occupancy of the train. Indian Railways is all set to welcome the followers of Sikhism to travel on this spiritual journey on the path of rich religious and cultural heritage.

Tour Price : Per Person(In Rs.)

Category Train Journey Single Double/Triple Child (5-11)
Comfort 2A 48275 39999 37780
Superior 3A 36196 29999 28327
Standard SL 24127 19999 18882

 

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY

Days Destination Tentative Arr/Dep Particulars
Day 01 Lucknow
(05.04.23)
  Departure of train at 17:30 Dinner and Overnight Journey.
Sitapur 18:30/18:35 Tourist boarding halt.
Pilibhit 20:00/20:05 Tourist boarding halt
Bareilly 21:05/21:10 Tourist boarding halt
Day 02 Anandpur Sahib
(06.04.23)
10:00/****
  • Breakfast on board
  • Arrival at Anandpur Sahib Railway station at 1000 hrs.
  • Transfer to the accommodation places.
  • Full-day free time to visit Sri Kesgarh Sahib and other Gurudwaras at Anandpur Sahib and perform prayers etc.
  • Lunch & Dinner at suitable place.
  • Overnight stay at Anandpur Sahib.
Day 03 (Sirhind)
Sri Kiratpur Sahib & Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

(07.04.23)

ANSB Dep: 12:30hrs
SIR
Arr:14:30hrsDep:21:00hrs
  • After breakfast proceeds to visit Sri Kiratpur Sahib Gurudwara.
  • Board the train and proceed to Sirhind at 1230hrs.
  • Lunch onboard.
  • Arrive at Sirhind Junction at 1430 Hrs and visit Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Gurudwara.
  • Return to Sirhind and board the train at 2000 Hrs.
  • Departure to Amritsar at 2100 Hrs. Dinner on board & Overnight Train journey.
Day 04 Amritsar
(08.04.23)
07:00/21:00
  • Breakfast on board
  • Arrival at Amritsar Railway station at 0700 hrs.
  • Transfer to the accommodation places for wash & change
  • Full-day free time to visit Gurudwara and perform prayers etc.
  • Lunch at Suitable places
  • Return to Amritsar Railway Station and board the train at 2000 Hrs.
  • Departure to Bhatinda at 2100 Hrs. Dinner on board & Overnight Train journey
Day 05 Bathinda
(09.04.23)
05:00/14:30
  • Arrival Bathinda at 0500 Hrs. Transfer to Damdama Sahib Gurudwara by buses.
  • After washing and changing and breakfast visit Gurudwara Damdama Sahib and perform prayers etc.
  • Return to Bhatinda Railway Station and board the train at 1400 Hrs.
  • Lunch onboard. Departure to Huzur Sahib Nanded at 1430 Hrs.
  • Dinner on board & Overnight Train journey
Day 06 Hajur Sahib Nanded (10.04.23) 20:00/****
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
  • Full a day journey.
  • Arrival at Huzur Sahib Nanded Railway station at 2000 Hrs.
  • Transfer to the accommodation places. Overnight stay at Nanded.
Day 07 Hajur Sahib Nanded
(11.04.23)
****/22:00
  • After Breakfast Full day of free time to visit Gurudwara and perform prayers etc.
  • Lunch& Dinner at Suitable Place.
  • Return to Nanded Railway Station and board the train at 2130 Hrs.
  • Departure to Bidar at 2200 Hrs. Overnight Train journey
Day 08 Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib (Bidar) (12.04.23) 05:00/14:30
  • Arrival at Bidar Railway Station at 0500 Hrs. Transfer accommodation places for wash and change and breakfast.
  • Visit Gurudwara Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib and perform prayers etc.
  • Return to Bidar Railway Station and board the train at 1400 Hrs.
  • Lunch onboard. Departure to Patna at 1430 Hrs.
  • Dinner onboard & Overnight Train journey
Day 09 Train Journey (13.04.23)  
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board. Day & overnight train journey.
Day 10 PNBE
Patna Sahib
(On 14.04.2023)
07:00/22:00
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Arrival at Patna Railway station at 0700 Hrs.
  • Transfer to the accommodation places for wash and change.
  • Full day free time to visit Gurudwara and perform prayers etc.
  • Lunch at suitable place.
  • Return to Patna Railway Station and board the train at 2100 Hrs. Departure to Lucknow at 2200 Hrs.
  • Dinner onboard & Overnight Train journey.
Day 11 Lucknow 08:00/08:05 Tourist de-boarding halt.
Bareilly 12:30/1:235 Tourist de-boarding halt.
Pilibhit 13:55/14:00 Tourist de-boarding halt.
Sitapur(15.04.2023) Arr – 17:30hrs Tourist de-boarding halt. Tour Ends with Happy Memories.
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