Shirdi Special Train – Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398)
Description:
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Destination Covered : Ahobilam – Mahanandi – Shirdi – Mantralayam – Nava Brindavan
Boarding Point: Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vridhachalam, Villupuram Jn, Chennai Egmore
De-Boarding Points: Chennai Egmore, Villupuram, Vridhachalam , Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | SHIRDI SPECIAL – Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398) |
| Destination Covered | Ahobilam – Mahanandi – Shirdi – Mantralayam – Nava Brindavan |
| Traveling Mode | Bharat Darshan Train |
| Station / Departure Time | Madurai: 00.02 hrs |
| Class | Budget |
| Frequency | 25.03.2025 |
Package Tariff: (Inclusive of GST)
| Category | Price Per Pax (5 years & above) |
| Budget | ₹ 7,720/- |
Contents
For More Information About-Shirdi Special Train – Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398) : Itinerary, Package Inclusions, Package Exclusions, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions (Tour Manager, In the train, Attire, Decorum, IRCTC’s DO’s, IRCTC’s DON’Ts, DO’s and DONT’S for COVID-19)
For Bookings and More Details Contact Details:
- Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Chennai)
Chennai Central Railway Station.
Contact – 82879 32121 - Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Chennai)
No.9, 7A, The Raintree Place.
Mc.Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600031
Contact – 90031 40680 / 82879 31964, 044 – 2836 3726 - Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Madurai)
Concourse Hall, First Floor,
Madurai Railway Station.
Contact – 82879 31977, 0452- 2345757 - Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Tirucchirappalli)
Tirucchirappalli Railway Station.
Contact – 82879 31974 - Tourism Information And Facilitation Centre (Coimbatore)
209, Maruthi Towers, Opp. Govt. Hospital, Trichy Road,
Coimbatore – 641018
Contact: 82879 31965 / 90801 99470 - Regional Office (Bengaluru)
No. 82, SMR Arcade, Dr .Raj Kumar Road,
Rajajinagar 2nd block, Bengaluru – 560 010.
Telephone: 080- 22960014, 85959 31291, 85959 31290 - Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Bengaluru)
Concourse Hall, Next to Higginbothams Book Stall,
Bengaluru City Railway Station.
Phone: 080 – 22960013, 85959 31292 - TOURISM INFORMATION AND FACILITATION CENTRES
Vijaywada (Andhra Pradesh)
East Booking Area, Vijaywada Railway Station, Vijayawada – 01.
Contact :- 0866- 2572280, 97013 60701
Here’s what I found regarding the “Shirdi Special Divya Dharshana Yathra” package—specifically referencing past IRCTC train-linked offerings and what’s currently available:
🕉️ What Divya Dharshana Yathra Has Historically Offered
- A medium-cost Bharat Darshan Tourist Train package (SZBD398), titled Shirdi Special – Divya Dharshana Yathra, operated in early 2025. The route included Ahobilam → Mahanandi → Shirdi → Mantralayam → Nava Brindavan, primarily boarding from cities like Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchi, and Chennai Egmore. The budget-class fare was about ₹ 7,720 per person
- Another variant under Guru Krupa Yathra (SZBD379A) also ran earlier, with a simple route of Pandharpur → Shirdi → Mantralayam, priced similarly low (~₹ 5,685)
These were IRCTC Bharat Darshan trains, heavily involving southern India departure points and multi-temple circuits.
🔥 Current Available IRCTC Shirdi Packages (2025)
1. Shirdi Sai Darshan Tour (Train + Multiple Temples)
- IRCTC currently offers the “Shirdi Sai Darshan” Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train package.
- Itinerary: Kochuveli → Shirdi → Nashik (Triambakeshwar) → Pandharpur → Mantralayam → return Kochuveli
- Duration: ~8 days (usually early June trip in 2023)
- Fares:
- Economy (sleeper/SL + non‑AC hotels): ₹ 13,950/adult
- Comfort (3AC + AC hotels): ₹ 24,642/adult
- Available LTC‑compliant, includes meals, transfers, insurance, tour manager etc.
2. Shorter Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur Packages (~4–5 days)
- These include Shirdi + Trimbakeshwar (Nashik) + Shani Shingnapur, run weekly from Lucknow or Kanpur.
- Fare is approximately ₹ 14,145 per person for 5 days/4 nights, departing every Thursday on a confirmed train tour. Includes meals, accommodation, transport, and rail fare
🧭 Where Divya Dharshana Yathra Stands Now
- No official IRCTC train package labeled “Shirdi Special – Divya Dharshana Yathra” has been run since 2022; there is no confirmed recurrence in 2025
- However, IRCTC currently has the Shirdi Sai Darshan packages and shorter Shirdi + temple train tours available for 2025, fitting similar devotional objectives even if not carrying the same name.
✅ Summary of Options
| Package/Name | Duration | Destinations Covered | Approx. Fare per Adult | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Divya Dharshana Yathra (SZBD398) | ~6–7 days | Ahobilam, Mahanandi, Shirdi, Mantralayam, Nava Brindavan | ~₹ 7,700 | Not currently operated |
| Shirdi Sai Darshan Tour Train | ~8 days | Shirdi, Triambakeshwar, Pandharpur, Mantralayam | ₹ 13,950 (Economy), ₹ 24,642 (Comfort) | Running in 2025 |
| Lucknow/Kanpur → Shirdi Short Tour | ~5 days | Shirdi, Trimbakeshwar, Shani Shingnapur | ~₹ 14,145 | Depart every Thursday in 2025 |
| Standalone Shirdi Tour (IRCTC road/train) | 3–4 days | Shirdi + optional Shani Shingnapur via train or road | ₹ 3,400–7,900 zone wise | Flight/train packages from Chennai etc. |
📌 Recommendations for You
- If you specifically want the “Divya Dharshana Yathra” branding, note it hasn’t been offered since 2022 and IRCTC hasn’t announced any 2025 batch.
- Alternatively, for a comprehensive spiritual experience, the Shirdi Sai Darshan train tour or short 4–5 day package are active and cover key pilgrimage points including Shirdi.
- Prefer a compact, short itinerary? Go with the Lucknow/Kanpur package (~₹14K).
- Prefer a longer spiritual train journey across multiple temples? The Kochuveli‑origin Bharat Gaurav Shirdi Sai Darshan tour is ideal.
📍 Next Steps
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