Jyothirlingas Train Tour by IRCTC
Posted on: 08/Mar/2014 11:33:55 AM
A 14-day pilgrimage to nine shrines of Lord Shiva (Jyothirlingas), covering different states is being organized by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC).
The train route is: Chennai- Mahakaleshwar- Omkareshwar - Somnath - Bhim Shankar - Triambakeshwar- Grushneshwar - Ayuundh Nagnath - Parli Vaijinath - Srisailam. The tour/pilgrimage will begin on March 16 and end 29. "The tour has been planned mainly for senior citizens to have a darshan of the nava jyotirlingas of four states which are not accessible by regular modes of transport.
The features of the train are: 3 tier AC coaches and sleeper class coaches, a separate pantry car, escort to safeguard luggage and a public announcement system.
The `Jyothirlingas Train Tour` includes hotel accommodation, buses for transfers and sightseeing, onboard and off-board vegetarian catering and services of escort and security.
The tour has been classified into deluxe, comfort, standard and budget categories and package starts from Rs 17,300 per person.
For details, contact IRCTC tourism information and facilitation centre at Chennai Central railway station -044-64594959, 9003140681 and 9840902920 and Madurai railway station: 0452-2345757, 9840902915, 9003140714.
For online booking, contact www.railtourismindia.com.
