IRCTC to flag off spl train & heli ride to Kedarnath from Nagpur
Devbhoomi with Kedarnath Darshan Swami Yatra
' from Nagpur on June 7. The initiative is part of IRCTC's Bharat Gaurav Mansarovar Express Train programme which includes a helicopter ticket for
Kedarnath Darshan
and offers an all-inclusive pilgrimage experience.
The train will cover a route including Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal (via Sant Hirdaram Nagar), Bina, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, Mathura, to Haridwar. From there, passengers will proceed via bus and helicopter to Kedarnath Dham, also visiting Badrinath Dham, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi, Joshimath, and other religious sites.
Three travel categories are available — Rs 49,990 per person (3AC – comfort class), Rs 59,990 per person (2AC – deluxe class), Rs 69,990 per person (1AC – superior class)
The package includes AC train travel, hotel/dharamshala accommodations, vegetarian meals (on-board and off-board), road transport, VIP darshan, travel insurance, and the service of IRCTC tour managers.
The tour also covers audio guide systems, security arrangements, and other essential facilities.
In addition to this train, IRCTC will operate another
Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
titled "Dakshin Darshan Yatra" from Indore on July 5, 2025, covering southern pilgrimage sites.
For booking and more information, travelers from Nagpur can contact IRCTC at 9321901862 or 8287931723, or visit www.irctctourism.com.
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