Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train for Pilgrimage
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is running a special tourist train called the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train.
This train will take people from Madhya Pradesh to visit important religious places like Puri, Gangasagar, Gaya, Varanasi, and Ayodhya.
The trip will last 10 nights and 11 days.
People can book their tickets online through the IRCTC Tourism website or through authorized agents.
For more information, they can contact IRCTC offices at Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Indore railway stations.
Additionally, some train halts at Guramkhedi station in Jabalpur Division will be suspended from July 24 to July 30, 2026, to improve passenger safety and modernize the rail infrastructure.
The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will depart on September 15, 2026, for a 10-night, 11-day pilgrimage tour.
The tour covers major religious sites including Puri, Gangasagar, Gaya, Varanasi, and Ayodhya.
Passengers can board the train from various stations in Madhya Pradesh, including Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal.
Bookings can be made online through the IRCTC Tourism website or through authorized agents.
Train halts at Guramkhedi station will be suspended from July 24 to July 30, 2026, for infrastructure improvements.
- Who
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
- What
- Operating a Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train for pilgrimage tours
- When
- Departure on September 15, 2026; Suspension from July 24 to July 30, 2026
- Where
- Major railway stations in Madhya Pradesh and pilgrimage sites in India
- Why
- To facilitate religious tourism and improve rail infrastructure
Tourist Train Benefits
Train Halt Suspension
Purpose of the Tourist Train
Tourist Train Benefits
The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train aims to facilitate pilgrimage tours for devotees from Madhya Pradesh to major religious sites across India.
Train Halt Suspension
The suspension of train halts at Guramkhedi station is to improve passenger safety and modernize rail infrastructure.
- Departure Date
- September 15, 2026
- Duration
- 10 nights, 11 days
- Destinations
- Puri, Gangasagar, Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya
- Booking Platform
- IRCTC Tourism website (www.irctctourism.com)
- Contact Points
- IRCTC offices at Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Indore railway stations
- Suspension Period
- July 24 to July 30, 2026
- Affected Stations
- Guramkhedi railway station