{
  "id": 15592907,
  "title": "IRCTC's 'Puri – Gangasagar – Baidyanath Dham Yatra' through Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/irctcs-puri-gangasagar-baidyanath-dham-yatra-through-bharat-gaurav",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/irctcs-puri-gangasagar-baidyanath-dham-yatra-through-bharat-gaurav-tourist-train"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a government-owned enterprise, has launched the Puri – Gangasagar – Baidyanath Dham Yatra through a special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. The 8-night, 9-day spiritual journey will depart from Solapur on September 30, 2026, and will visit some of India's most sacred pilgrimage sites, including Puri, Bhubaneswar, Gangasagar, and Baba Baidyanath Dham in Bihar.\n\nDesigned to offer a hassle-free and comfortable pilgrimage experience, the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train provides both AC and Non-AC accommodations, including Economy Sleeper (SL), Standard 3AC, and Comfort 2AC. With a capacity for around 750 passengers, the train will have boarding and alighting stations at various cities en route to the pilgrimage destinations.\n\nThe inclusive package covers comfortable rail travel, budget hotel stays, vegetarian meals, local sightseeing, and transfers by private vehicles. Comprehensive travel insurance and the services of IRCTC Tour Managers ensure the well-being and satisfaction of all passengers. The package starts at ₹16,280 per person, with Standard 3AC and Comfort 2AC options at ₹27,790 and ₹36,940 respectively.\n\nTo book the tour, interested pilgrims can visit the IRCTC Tourism portal or contact the customer support at +91 8287931886 or email bgtmumbai@irctc.com. As the train's capacity is limited, early booking is highly recommended to secure a place on this unique pilgrimage experience that promises a harmonious blend of divine spirituality, cultural heritage, and modern travel comfort.",
  "summary": "Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has announced the 'Puri – Gangasagar – Baidyanath Dham Yatra' aboard the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. The 8 Nights/9 Days pilgrimage tour will commence from Solapur on 30 September 2026, offering devotees a spiritually enriching and hassle-free travel experience. Dr.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}