Hyderabad : The theme-based Tourist Circuit Bharat Gaurav Train, which was launched by IRCTC to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places has been a huge success among Rail passengers. The 58th trip of the Bharat Gaurav covering Ayodhya – Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham has commenced its journey today from Secunderabad Railway Station.
The Bharat Gaurav Train commenced with ribbon cutting ceremony by Dr R Gopalakrishnan, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division P. Raj Kumar, Group General Manager, IRCTC along with A Sridhar, Chief Public Relations Officer, SCR.
The Punya Kshetra Yaatra: Ayodhya – Kashi with Baidyanath Dham for 9 Nights / 10 Days from 24th October to 2nd November, 2026 offers a unique opportunity for Rail passengers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to have darshan of Ram Janmabhoomi (Ayodhya), one of the Jyotirlinga (Kashi Vishwanath Temple) for spiritual enlightenment, Triveni Sangamam (Prayagraj), Baba Baidyanath Temple, Lord Jagannath Temple (Puri) & Konark Sun Temple in Bhubaneswar.
Apart from Secunderabad, the train has been provided boarding / de-boarding facility for the passengers at Charlapalli, Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam in Telangana and Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram, Tanuku, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Duvvada, Vizag (Pendurthi), Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh.
The Bharat Gaurav trains are giving major fillip to the growth of spiritual Tourism in the country. All the Rail users are appealed to utilize the opportunity to visit culturally prominent and historical places.
