Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Packages are long rail tours run under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, which Indian Railways introduced in November 2021. The idea is simple. A full train follows a theme-based route, such as a temple circuit or a heritage trail, and one booking covers the train journey, local transfers and sightseeing. IRCTC runs many of these trains, and other operators can also lease trains under the scheme. For pilgrims, this means a single booking for a trip that would otherwise need many separate train, road and hotel plans. GoldBox Holidays has no Bharat Gaurav departures listed at the moment. Packages will be added soon, so please check this page again or ask our team about upcoming dates.
Popular Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Packages
There are no packages in this category right now. Until new departures are listed, pilgrims can look at these GoldBox categories with train and temple tours:
- Kashi-Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya Tour Packages - for the holy cities on the Ganga and the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya.
- Madurai-Rameshwaram-Kanyakumari Tour Packages - for the great temples of southern Tamil Nadu.
- Shirdi, Nashik, Trimbakeshwar & Aurangabad Tour Packages - including Jyotirlinga temples in Maharashtra.
Places you will visit
Each Bharat Gaurav train follows its own route, so the places change from tour to tour. Common themes include:
- Jyotirlinga circuits - routes that link several of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Shiva, such as Somnath, Ujjain and Trimbakeshwar.
- Ramayana trails - places linked with Lord Rama, such as Ayodhya, Chitrakoot and Rameswaram.
- Holy city tours - circuits such as Puri, Varanasi and Ayodhya, planned for families on a once-in-a-lifetime yatra.
- South Indian temple routes - trains that cover Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram, where the Padmanabha Swamy Temple is a major stop.
Best time to go
On these tours you do not pick the travel date. Each train runs on departure dates fixed by the operator, and many are planned for the cooler months between October and March. North India is very hot in May and June, while December and January bring fog that can delay trains. Temple towns are also packed on big festival days, so read the dates carefully before you book.
How to choose the right package
Start with the route that matches your faith and wish list, then check which boarding station is nearest to you. These tours often last a week or more, with nights on the train and long walks at temples, so think about health and age before booking. Compare the class of travel and the type of hotel on each tour. Seniors should pack their daily medicines and a light bag that is easy to carry. If a long yatra feels too tiring, a shorter bus or train tour to one temple town may be a better choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bharat Gaurav tourist train?
It is a special tourist train that follows a fixed, theme-based route, such as a temple circuit, with sightseeing planned at each stop. It does not run to a regular timetable like normal passenger trains.
When will GoldBox add Bharat Gaurav packages?
New departures will appear on this page as soon as they are ready. You can also call or message our team to ask about upcoming tours.
Can I board the train from any station?
No. Each tour names a few boarding and drop-off stations, and you can join only at those. Pick the one closest to your home when you book.