NE TOURISM & HOSPITALITY BUREAU
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JULY 20
Why celebrate Onam at just one destination when the festival can become a grand journey across India’s finest cultural treasures? This festive season, IRCTC is inviting families from God’s Own Country to step aboard an unforgettable rail holiday that seamlessly blends Kerala’s spirit of togetherness with Gujarat’s engineering marvels, Delhi’s imperial heritage, Agra’s timeless romance and Rajasthan’s regal grandeur. Designed to promote the national vision of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna Desh,” the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train promises an immersive travel experience where every halt narrates a different chapter of India’s glorious civilisation.
- Special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train to depart from Thiruvananthapuram North on August 22, blending Onam festivities with India’s most iconic heritage destinations
- 11-night, 12-day all-inclusive journey showcases the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ and ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ through culture, history and national integration
- Tourists from Kerala to explore Ahmedabad’s timeless heritage, the world’s tallest Statue of Unity, Delhi’s historic landmarks, Agra’s Taj Mahal and Jaipur’s majestic Amer Fort
- Premium LHB train offers Sleeper, AC 3-Tier and AC 2-Tier accommodation with hotel stays, sightseeing, meals, escorts, security, travel insurance and doctor-on-call
- Affordable packages begin at just ₹21,190 per person, with EMI payment options through Paytm and Razorpay making dream vacations easier than ever
- Boarding available from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Mangaluru and other major stations across Kerala
- IRCTC invites families to transform this Onam into a memorable celebration of India’s unity, diversity and world-class heritage
The special “Onam Vacation – Golden Triangle with Ahmedabad & Statue of Unity” Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will commence its journey from Thiruvananthapuram North on August 22, 2026, taking travellers on an 11-night, 12-day all-inclusive holiday spanning nearly 6,895 kilometres across some of the country’s most celebrated destinations.
The specially designed itinerary begins in Ahmedabad, where tourists will experience Gujarat’s rich cultural and architectural heritage through visits to Akshardham Temple, the historic Sabarmati Ashram, the magnificent Adalaj Stepwell, and the UNESCO World Heritage monument Rani ki Vav.
The next destination is Ekta Nagar, home to the awe-inspiring Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, symbolising national unity and India’s modern engineering excellence.
The journey then moves to the national capital Delhi, where travellers will explore iconic landmarks including the Red Fort, Rajghat, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar and India Gate.
From Delhi, the train proceeds to Agra, where visitors will witness the timeless splendour of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The final destination is the royal city of Jaipur, offering an unforgettable experience through visits to the magnificent Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the iconic Hawa Mahal, before returning to Thiruvananthapuram North on September 2.
A Holiday Designed for Comfort
The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, equipped with modern LHB coaches, can accommodate 662 passengers and offers multiple travel options, including Sleeper Class, AC 3-Tier and AC 2-Tier.
Tourists can conveniently board or disembark from:
- Thiruvananthapuram North
- Kollam
- Chengannur
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town
- Thrissur
- Shoranur Junction
- Kozhikode
- Kannur
- Mangaluru Junction
The all-inclusive package covers:
- Comfortable train journey
- Hotel accommodation
- Wash-and-change facilities
- Sightseeing by road
- Morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner (pure vegetarian)
- Professional tour escorts
- Security personnel
- Travel insurance
- Doctor-on-call facility
Packages for Every Budget
IRCTC has introduced attractive pricing to make the festive holiday accessible to travellers across income groups.
Package tariffs begin from ₹21,190 per person in the Economy category, with premium options available in Standard (₹31,720), Comfort (₹37,570) and Superior (₹52,870) categories.
To further ease travel planning, IRCTC has partnered with Paytm and Razorpay, enabling customers to avail convenient EMI payment options.
Officials said the initiative reflects Indian Railways’ continued commitment to promoting domestic tourism while strengthening emotional and cultural bonds among people from different regions of the country.
With heritage monuments, engineering marvels, spiritual landmarks and royal palaces all woven into a single itinerary, the Onam Special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train offers travellers from Kerala a rare opportunity to celebrate the harvest festival by discovering the extraordinary diversity that defines India.
