IRCTC rolls out Bharat Gaurav pilgrimage trains from Rs 15,600 for Summer 2026

IRCTC has launched a slate of all-inclusive Bharat Gaurav tourist train packages for June-August 2026, covering Jyotirlinga, Kashi, Ayodhya and South India circuits. The 10-14 day tours, priced Rs 15,600-25,400 per person, bundle rail, hotels, meals, sightseeing and insurance, targeting budget faith-based travel demand.

— Source publishedFri, 29 May, 2026, 08:31 IST·First seen Fri, 29 May, 2026, 09:32 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

IRCTC launched multiple Bharat Gaurav pilgrimage train packages for June-August 2026, covering Jyotirlinga, Kashi, Ayodhya and South India circuits.

Key facts

  • Rs 15,600 starting fare
  • Rs 25,400 max fare
  • 10-14 day tours
  • June-August 2026

Why this matters

Hotel chains, regional tour operators and travel insurance providers on these Jyotirlinga and South India circuits become natural partnership or acquisition targets as IRCTC scales bundled inventory needs.