Archive · 22 Jul 2026
IRCTC Launches Third Pilgrimage Train to Bodh Gaya
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the Maharashtra government have started a special train to Bodh Gaya.
This is the third train under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana.
The train left from Mumbai on July 20 and will return on July 26.
It has 10 coaches and is carrying about 800 pilgrims.
The train is decorated specially and has managers and services to make the journey comfortable.
The train was flagged off by Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice Sanjay Shirsat.
Other important officials were also present.
The train will help people visit important religious places related to Lord Buddha.
IRCTC and Maharashtra government launched a special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train to Bodh Gaya.
This is the third train under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana.
The train departed from Mumbai on July 20 and will return on July 26.
The train has 10 coaches and is carrying around 800 pilgrims.
The train is decorated specially and has managers and services to ensure a comfortable journey.
- Who
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Maharashtra government
- What
- Flagged off a special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train to Bodh Gaya
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- Dadar Railway Terminus, Mumbai
- Why
- To enable devotees to visit major religious and historical sites associated with Lord Buddha and promote the state's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Government Support
Logistical Challenges
Government Collaboration
Government Support
The Maharashtra government's collaboration with IRCTC highlights its commitment to promoting spiritual tourism and cultural heritage.
Logistical Challenges
The collaboration requires significant coordination between multiple government agencies and private entities, which can be challenging.
Pilgrim Experience
Government Support
The train offers a comfortable and organized journey for pilgrims, with arrangements for catering, accommodation, and local transport.
Logistical Challenges
Ensuring the comfort and safety of 800 pilgrims over a week-long journey poses logistical challenges.
- Departure Date
- July 20, 2024
- Return Date
- July 26, 2024
- Number of Coaches
- 10
- Number of Pilgrims
- 800
- Flagged Off By
- Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice Sanjay Shirsat