Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Shiv-Shani-Sai Yatra

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Shiv-Shani-Sai Yatra

Description:

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run “Shiv – Shani – Sai Yatra” Rail tour package by Bharat Gaurav tourist train in AC III Tier class, covering the visit of prominent religious and heritage tourists destinations in central part of India. This tour will showcase two important Jyotirlinga i.e. Trimbakeshwar (Nasik) & Ghrishneswar (Aurangabad), Shirdi Sai & Shani temple and UNESCO World heritage site Ellora caves in 05 days.

Highlights:

Tour name: Shiv – Shani – Sai Yatra
Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Tour Date: 17.10.2025
Tour Itinerary: Delhi – Shirdi – Shani signapur – Grishneshwar – Ellora caves – Trimbakeshwar – Delhi.
Train Itinerary: New Delhi(DSJ) – Nasik – New Delhi(DSJ).
No of Seats: 600

TOUR PRICE: Per person

Category	Single Share	Double / Triple Share	Child (5-11 year)
Comfort	Rs.21275/-	Rs.18500/-	Rs.16650/-
Superior	Rs.25530/-	Rs.22200/-	Rs.19980/-

Destinations and visits covered:

Shirdi: Sai Temple.
Shignapur: Shani temple.
Nasik: Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple.
Aurangabad: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Kailash temple in Ellora caves.

Note: Seating arrangement will be finalized 07 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth is not guaranteed.

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Particulars
Day 1	Delhi (DSJ)	11:30 hrs: Board in special train at Delhi Safdarjung railway station. 12:00 hrs: Departure of train to Manmad. 13:00 hrs: Lunch onboard. 20:00 hrs: Dinner onboard & overnight train journey.
Day 2	Shirdi	07:00 hrs: Breakfast onboard. 08:00 hrs: Arrival at Shirdi / Manmad Railway station and proceed to Hotels at Shirdi by road. 10:00 hrs: Check-in to hotels and Lunch. 14:00 hrs: Proceed to visit Sani temple at Shignapur (70 Km). 19:30 hrs: Return to Shirdi. Dinner & overnight stay at Shirdi.
Day 3	Grishneshwar & Ellora	05:00 hrs: Early morning darshan of Sai temple. 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel. 09:30 hrs: Proceed to Ellora caves & Ghrishneshwar Jyotirling (100 Km). 20:00 hrs: Return to Shirdi. Dinner & overnight stay at Shirdi.
Day 4	Trimbakeshwar	08:00 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel. 09:00 hrs: Checkout from Hotel and Proceed to Trimbakeshwar by road. (115 Km). 13:00 hrs: Lunch Enroute at Nasik. 15:00 hrs: Visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling temple. 20:00 hrs: Return to Nasik road Railway station. 21:00 hrs: Dinner onboard. Departure for return Journey to Delhi.
Day 5	Train Journey	08:00 hrs: Breakfast onboard. 13:30 hrs: Lunch onboard. 16:00 hrs: Arrival Delhi Safdarjung Station. TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

Important Note: – COVID – 19 fully vaccination certificate is compulsory for temple darshan and sightseeing of monuments. All passengers should carry vaccination certificate in hard copy or in phone during the duration of tour.

www.irctctourism.com

Note : Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of Train. The final Timing will be based on the Train order received from the Railways.

Shiv-Shani-Sai Yatra – Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Booking Link: https://www.irctctourism.com/

For More Information Contact

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
M – 13, Punj House,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001
Tel – 011 – 23701101.
82879 30202, 82879 30297, 88828 26357
Email id: [email protected], [email protected],

Service Partner :

R.K Associates & Hoteliers Pvt. Ltd.
Address: D – 187 Okhla Phase 1 New Delhi 110020
Contact Person: Puneet Agrawal
Contact No: 011 – 49100100
Email Id: [email protected]
Website: www.dialtrip.com

Source: https://www.irctctourism.com/

Here’s everything you need to know about the “Shiv–Shani–Sai Yatra”, a Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train package by IRCTC:

🚆 What Is the Shiv–Shani–Sai Yatra?

A theme-based pilgrimage tour conducted under the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train brand by IRCTC.
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights; Travel Mode: AC III Tier coaches onboard the tourist train.
Purpose: Visit prominent religious destinations including Shirdi Sai Temple, Shani Shingnapur, Trimbakeshwar & Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlingas, and the Ellora Caves.turn0search0

🧭 Itinerary (Sample from 2025 Tour)

Boarding & Departure: New Delhi (DSJ) on 17 October 2025 afternoon.turn0search0turn0search2
Day 2: Visit Shirdi Sai Temple, then Shani Shingnapur.
Day 3: Morning darshan at Shirdi, then Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Ellora Caves, Aurangabad.
Day 4: Travel to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nashik, and return to Nashik Road station.
Day 5: Onboard journey back to Delhi, arriving by late afternoon.turn0search0turn0search2

🚌 Ground transfers included: road travel from train station to pilgrimage sites and hotels.

💰 Fare & Accommodation

Categories Available:
- Comfort: Single Share ₹21,275 / Double–Triple Share ₹18,500 / Child (5–11 yrs) ₹16,650
- Superior: Single ₹25,530 / Double–Triple ₹22,200 / Child ₹19,980turn0search0turn0search9
Train Composition: Around 600 seats, mix of AC III Tier and sleeper coaches with service facilities.turn0search0turn0search7

🚩 Salient Features

Theme-based Yatra covering Sai, Shani, and Shiva shrines together with heritage site visits.
All-inclusive format: Train travel, AC shared/solo accommodations, vegetarian meals, sightseeing by road, hotel stays, security, and insurance included.
Tour management: Onboard escorts, guides, coordinated logistics.
Accessibility: Booking via IRCTC Tourism portal or regional IRCTC tour offices.turn0search0turn0search2

📋 At-a-Glance Summary

Feature	Details
Yatra Name	Shiv–Shani–Sai Yatra
Duration	5 days / 4 nights
Route (2022 edition)	Delhi → Shirdi → Shingnapur → Ellora → Trimbakeshwar → Delhi
Accommodation Class	AC III Tier
Seating Capacity	~600 seats
Fare (Comfort class, double share)	₹18,500 per person
Highlights	Sai Temple, Jyotirlingas, Ellora Caves visit
Booking Platform	IRCTC Tourism portal

🧠 Additional Notes & Context

The tour is a package—not a point-to-point train. No AC chair car or sleeper berth through regular booking system.
Past editions (Oct 2022) followed this plan; similar format may repeat intermittently in future.
Food onboard is freshly prepared in pantry cars, and passengers report mixed opinions—some praise the freshness while others note inconsistency.turn0reddit19

✅ Final Thoughts

The Shiv–Shani–Sai Yatra is perfect for pilgrims looking to combine temple visits with historic site tours in a comfortable, coach-based package. Though not part of the PRS system, it’s a structured way to visit key religious destinations under IRCTC’s logistics.

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