The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has launched a new rail-based tourism circuit titled “Divine East Temple Tour”. The tour will be operated on the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train, further strengthening IRCTC’s focus on curated religious and heritage tourism.
The thoughtfully designed 10-day journey offers devotees and leisure travellers an opportunity to explore some of the most revered pilgrimage destinations and culturally significant heritage sites across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand.
The journey will begin from Delhi Safdarjung and will cover Varanasi, Kolkata, Gangasagar, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Konark, Chilika and Baidyanath Dham, before returning to Delhi Safdarjung.
The tour will conclude on 18th March 2026, marking the end of a spiritually enriching rail journey.
The first major spiritual halt is Varanasi, where passengers will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Jyotirlinga) and witness the iconic Ganga Aarti, one of the most revered rituals in India.
The train then proceeds to Kolkata, often referred to as the cultural capital of India. Key attractions include:
Victoria Memorial and city landmarks
Kali Ghat (Shakti Peeth)
Dakshineshwar Kali Mandir
A day excursion to Gangasagar follows, featuring a holy dip at the Sagar Sangam and darshan at Kapil Muni Temple, considered one of the most significant pilgrimage experiences of the tour.
The journey continues to Puri, offering darshan at the Shri Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
The Odisha circuit also includes visits to:
Bhubaneswar
Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chilika, known for its natural beauty
The final spiritual destination is Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) in Jharkhand, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, before the train returns to Delhi.
The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train is equipped with:
Well-appointed cabins in AC I, AC II and AC III categories
Onboard restaurants serving hygienic vegetarian meals
Enhanced safety and security systems
Dedicated IRCTC tour managers for seamless coordination
Rs. 1,06,940/- for 1AC
Rs. 98,925/- for 2AC
Rs. 79,285/- for 3AC
The all-inclusive package includes:
Train journey in selected AC class
Accommodation in AC hotels
All meals (VEG ONLY)
All transfers and sightseeing in AC vehicles
Travel insurance
Services of IRCTC tour managers
IRCTC stated that the Divine East Temple Tour is designed as a perfect blend of religious and leisure tourism, aimed at delivering a seamless, safe and enriching travel experience for passengers.
Bookings for the Divine East Temple Tour are open through:
IRCTC’s official tourism portal
Authorized IRCTC tourism offices across India
With the growing demand for organized pilgrimage travel, IRCTC’s Bharat Gaurav train circuits continue to play a key role in promoting domestic religious tourism, offering comfort, convenience and curated itineraries for travellers across India.