IRCTC Bharat Darshan Train: Schedule, Fare, Online Booking, And Route Details

About Bharat Darshan Train

The Bharat Darshan Train is a special tourist train service run by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). It’s an all-inclusive tour package that covers popular religious and historical destinations across India. The aim is to promote domestic tourism at minimal costs.

The train comes with basic but comfortable facilities like non-AC sleeper coaches, vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), night halts at key locations, and guided sightseeing tours.

Bharat Darshan Train Schedule 2025

To promote religious tourism in the country, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched this special Bharat Darshan Tourist Train. The Bharat Darshan train was first launched by IRCTC in 2005, and has been operational since then. As per the list shared on the official portal of the IRCTC, it offers the following service for travellers states that,

1) Gangasagar Putri Yatra

“Gangasagar Putri Yatra takes you to pilgrimage destinations like Gaya, Puri, Konark, Gangasagar, and Baidyanath. The itinerary covers Vishnupad Temple, Mahabodhi Temple, Kapil Munni Temple, and Baidyanath temple.”

2) Kumbh Snan Along Shirdi Jyotirlinga Yatra

“The destinations covered on the Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train, an essential train that can be selected for the Bharat Darshan Train Tour. The train moves from Allahabad to Nasik through Ujjain, Dwarika, Somnath, and Shirdi with all these cities having close affiliations with Lord Shiva and Sai Baba.”

3) Dakshin Darshan Yatra

“Book Bharat Bhraman’s Dakshin Darshan Yatra for an unforgettable voyage through Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, and Trivandrum.”

4) Samanta Express

“The train is indispensable to Bharat Tourism and one of the more popular trains among Bharat Darshan Train Tour Trains.”

Each tour is expected to be from 8 to 10 days, depending on the destinations to be covered. You can check IRCTC’s official portal for the latest updates.

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Bharat Darshan Train Fare

One of the best parts of this tour is the affordable pricing. The fare can be around Rs 12,000 per person, depending on what package you choose, locations, and the number of days you are travelling.

Bharat Darshan Special Tourist train to Vaishno devi and Amritsar is now avaialble to book! The peaceful destinations need no introduction, we say make your bookings right away. pic.twitter.com/c0cTx958SO

— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) September 8, 2018

For example, an 8 to 10-day trip may cost anywhere between Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per person.

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How To Book Bharat Darshan Train Tickets Online

Those who are interested in pricing details and booking can visit the official IRCTC tourism website for more information:

• Visit www.irctctourism.com

• Click on “Tour Packages” → Choose “Bharat Darshan”

• Browse the available tour packages and select your preferred destination and dates

• Register/login and complete the online payment

• Receive your confirmation and tour details via email/SMS.

You can also visit the nearest railway station for offline booking.

Every route is thoughtfully planned to cover major spiritual and cultural spots, with enough time for darshan in temples, sightseeing, and rest.

Whether you’re travelling solo, with family, or in a group, with IRCTC Bharat Darshan Train - it’s a wonderful chance to explore the country with comfort and care.

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