Sabarimala Yatra Train Package: Good news for Ayyappa devotees from South Central Railway! Devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other states are traveling in large numbers to Kerala for the darshan of Sabarimala Ayyappa. The South Central Railway has decided to operate Bharat Gaurav trains for Ayyappa devotees. This five-day journey is being launched in collaboration with IRCTC for the devotees. The railway has announced a new tourism package under the name “Sabarimala Yatra.” Let’s see what areas are covered in this package and what the package price will be.
The Bharat Gaurav trains operated by South Central Railway are receiving an unexpected response. Each season, special tourism packages are tailored to meet the needs of devotees. The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is conducting a Bharat Gaurav tourist circuit train journey from Telangana, with boarding and deboarding stations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Today, IRCTC released the brochure for the Sabarimala Yatra Bharat Gaurav tourist train. The South Central Railway GM Arun Kumar Jain urged railway passengers to take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Sabarimala temple and other associated tourist spots.
Where will it stop in the Telugu states? The Sabarimala Yatra will commence from Secunderabad Railway Station. This train offers a chance to visit the famous Ayyappa Swamy temple in Sabarimala and the Chottanikkara Devi temple in Chottanikkara. The train will have boarding and deboarding facilities at ten major mid-route stations in Nalgonda, Piduguralla, Guntur, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, and Chittoor in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The entire trip will last for four nights and five days, providing all travel facilities by rail and road.
In addition, accommodations and catering arrangements will be made, including morning tea, breakfast, lunch, and dinner available both on-board and off-board. CCTV cameras have been installed in all coaches for safety on the train. Public announcement facilities and travel insurance options will also be provided. IRCTC tour managers will be available to offer various services during the journey.
Details of the Sabarimala Yatra:
- Visit: Sabarimala, Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Chottanikkara, Bhagavathi Temple
- Tour Date: Departs on November 16 at 8:00 AM from Secunderabad Railway Station.
- Tour Duration: 4 nights, 5 days from the 16th to the 20th.
- Boarding and Deboarding Stations: Secunderabad, Nalgonda, Piduguralla, Guntur, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor.
- Cost per Person (including GST):
- Economy Category (Sleeper): ₹11,475
- Standard Class (3AC): ₹18,790
- Comfort Category (2AC): ₹24,215
- Travel Insurance: Applicable for travelers.
- Entry Fees: Any entry fees at tourist sites will need to be paid by individuals.
- Dress Code: Devotees must wear traditional attire at the pilgrimage sites.
For more details regarding the package and booking, visit the IRCTC tourism website.
