Indian Railways has prepared a special travel plan, under which you will be able to visit the four major Jyotirlinga temples of the country with Bharat Gaurav Express. Also, you will also get a chance to see the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. This 9 -day journey will start from 25 October 2025. If you are fond of religious and cultural journey then this is a great opportunity for you. Let’s know the complete details about this package.

Stopage will be at these stations

This special train will start its journey from Amritsar. If you are from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi or surrounding areas, then you can board this train from any station station. These are stations.

• Jalandhar
• Ludhiana
• Chandigarh
• Ambala
• Kurukshetra
• Panipat
• Sonipat
• Delhi cant
• Rewari

Where will the special train rotate?

In this journey, you will get a chance to visit four major Jyotirlinga temples. Let us tell you their names.

• Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh): This is the famous Jyotirlinga temple of Lord Shiva, where millions of devotees visit every year.
• Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh): This temple, situated on the banks of river Narmada, is known for its peace and beauty.
• Nageshwar (Dwarka, Gujarat): This Jyotirlinga is very special for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
• Somnath (Gir-Somnath, Gujarat): This temple with ancient and historical importance is situated on the sea shore.

Apart from these Jyotirlingas, tourists will also be given visit to Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat. Also, Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue will also be shown in Kevadia, Gujarat.

What facilities will be available in the package?

A total of 762 passengers will be able to travel simultaneously in this special train. Three categories have been made for the convenience of passengers.

• Economy: The most affordable option.
• Standard: Medium level facilities.
• Comfort: More comfortable and convenient journey.

The fare of this journey starts from Rs 19,555 to Rs 39,410 per passenger. This fare will depend on your selected category. In this package, you will get facilities like vegetarian food, stay arrangement (hotel or guest house), transport, travel insurance and security arrangements for tourist places.

These things will not be found in the package

Many things have not been included in this special package of Bharat Gaurav Express. You will have to pay the entry fee of monuments in these. If you spend personal expenses like shopping etc. then you will also spend yourself. Apart from this, the tip given to the waiter or guide will also not be included in the package.
How can you booking?

You can book this journey on the official website of IRCTC (www.irctctourism.com). Apart from this, booking facility is also available in IRCTC regional offices of Chandigarh and Delhi. Tourists who attend this journey have been advised to bring recognized identity cards like Aadhaar card, voter ID or passport. If you have a disease, then do health checkup before traveling. At the same time, cleanliness and discipline have to be taken care of during the journey.

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After the controversial statement made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, there has been a fierce battle in Gujarat politics. Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Patidar community have strongly condemned this statement. There has been a demand for filing an FIR against Thackeray and banning entry into Gujarat.

While addressing a rally in Thane district on Friday, Thackeray said that when the migrants of Bihar were driven away from Gujarat, it did not become a national issue. He described Sardar Patel and Morarji Desai as “Anti-Marathi”, which caused resentment in the political and social circles of Gujarat.

Congress said ‘insulted Gujarat’

Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda reacted sharply saying, “Commenting on Sardar Saheb is like throwing dust in front of the sun. If you do politics on the land of Gujarat, you will also get an answer.” Describing Thackeray’s statements as condemnable, he said that this is an insult to Gujarat and his legacy.

AAP lodged objection, demand for FIR

AAP state president Isudan Gadhvi also took a dig at Thackeray. He said that Thackeray is insulting not only Gujaratis but the hero Sardar Patel of the entire country. Garhvi demanded Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and BJP state president CR Patil to register an FIR against Thackeray.

He said, “Sardar Patel created an India by adding 565 princely states. By insulting them, no leader can be called a patriot.”

Patidar leader also angry

Patidar leader Manoj Panara submitted a written petition to the police in Morbi demanding a sedition case on Thackeray and banning his entry into Gujarat. He said, “We will not tolerate the comments made on Sardar Patel and Morarji Desai. This is not just a political statement but an insult to the national pride.”

Sardar Patel Group President Lalji Patel and Patidar Yuva Sangh leader Alpesh Kathiria also targeted Thackeray and said that he had no right to insult national symbols. Lalji Patel alleged that Thackeray has always been doing politics with anti-Gujarat mentality and he can never become a national leader with this attitude.