Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train (SZBD394)
Description:-
“Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train”, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train is available online on IRCTC website. Bookings can also be done through IRCTC Tourist Facilitation Centre, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.
Destination covered :– Kolkata – Kamakhya – Varanasi – Allahabad – Gaya – Puri – Konark
Boarding Points: Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, MGR Chennai Central, Nellore, Vijayawada
De-boarding Point: Vijayawada, Nellore, MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai Jn.
Itinerary Dated :- 22.01.2025 to 03.02.2025
Itinerary No :– SZBD394
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | THAI AMAVASYA SHAKTI PITHA SPECIAL (SZBD394) |
| Destination Covered | Kolkata – Kamakhya – Varanasi – Allahabad – Gaya – Puri – Konark |
| Traveling Mode | Bharat Darshan Train |
| Station / Departure Time | Madurai: 03.05 hrs |
| Class | Budget |
| Frequency | 22.01.2022 |
Package Tariff:- (Inclusive of GST)
| Package cost |
| Rs. 12,285/- |
For More Information About- Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train (SZBD394): 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 Details Contact :
- 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 the most reliable and verified information about IRCTC’s “Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train” (often called the Shakti Peetha Yatra), along with its current status as of mid‑2025:
Contents
🔯 Thai Amavasya Shakti Peetha Yatra – Bharat Darshan Train (SZBD394)
- Train Code: SZBD394 – Thai Amavasya Shakti Pitha Special Train
- Historic Operation: Departed January 22 – February 3, 2025, originating from Madurai with multiple boarding stations across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Route included stepping stones like Kolkata, Kamakhya (Assam), Varanasi, Allahabad, Gaya, Puri, Konark. The 13-day journey cost ₹12,285 per person (GST incl.) in budget class, covering train travel, dormitory stays, meals, non-AC transfers, insurance, and tour escort.
🧭 Availability in 2025
- As of mid-2025, IRCTC has not announced a repeat of the SZBD394 Shakti Peetha Special Train trip. There’s no scheduled Thai Amavasya train package listed on the IRCTC portal or in recent news.
✅ Related Pilgrimage Alternatives
1. Other Bharat Gaurav Pilgrimage Trains in 2025
- Shorter circuits like Jyotirlinga Yatras, Vaishno Devi, Ganga-Ramayana Yatra, or Punya Teerth Yatra are active this year. These cover many sacred sites, though they do not include all Shakti Peethas as in SZBD394.
2. IRCTC Devotional Tour Packages (Multi-modal)
- IRCTC offers flexible tour packages combining rail, road, and flight options for Srisailam, Kamakhya, Vaishno Devi, Shirdi, Puri, and other relevant pilgrimage sites. Though they avoid the train-only format, these can be customized for convenience and LTC eligibility.
📍 Summary Table
| Train Package | Duration | Route Covered | Fare approx. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZBD394 Thai Amavasya Shakti Peetha (2022) | 12 N / 13 D | Kamakhya → Kolkata → Varanasi → Gaya → Puri & Konark → Allahabad | ₹12,285 | Not active 2025 |
| Active Bharat Gaurav Yatras (e.g. Jyotirlinga) | 9–13 days | Various pilgrim circuits across India | ₹15–50K | Running in 2025 |
| IRCTC Devotional Mixed-tour Packages | Mixed-duration | Selected Shakti Peethas + others | Varies | Ongoing |
🔍 Recommendations for You
- If you seek a train-based Shakti Peetha pilgrimage with boarding from South India: note that no such schedule is currently available for 2025.
- Want a similar spiritual experience now?
Consider IRCTC’s mixed-mode pilgrim packages that include Kamakhya, Puri, Srisailam, or Vaishno Devi, available via road or flight, often with train segments included. - Prefer to build a custom trail: I can help you map out a DIY route using regular train segments or flights between the Shakti Peethas you wish to visit.
📌 What’s Next?
Would you like assistance with:
- Checking board/deboarding options and local logistics for a DIY Shakti Peetha tour?
- Identifying available IRCTC devotional packages that include Shakti Peethas?
- Monitoring IRCTC updates for a possible revival of the SZBD394 train package in 2026?
Share your preferred pilgrimage sites, travel style, duration, and departure region—I’d be glad to help craft a tailored spiritual itinerary for you.