IRCTC’s Arunachala Moksha Yatra Offers a Five-Day Tamil Nadu Temple Route
India’s railway tourism arm IRCTC is listing its Arunachala Moksha Yatra as a four-night, five-day package linking Kacheguda in Hyderabad with Puducherry, Tiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu.
The package, code SHR107, is designed as a fixed-route pilgrimage and sightseeing trip rather than a flexible rail pass. IRCTC lists departures from Kacheguda at 17:00 every Friday, with train travel in Sleeper or 3AC class, onward shared road transport, hotel stays, two breakfasts and travel insurance included.
Route combines Puducherry and major temple stops
According to the itinerary reported by NDTV from the IRCTC package details, passengers travel overnight from Kacheguda to Puducherry. The programme then includes local visits in Puducherry before continuing to Tiruvannamalai, home to the Arunachaleswarar Temple, and then to Kanchipuram for temple visits. The return rail journey is scheduled from Arakkonam, near Kanchipuram, back to Kacheguda.
That makes the tour most useful for visitors who want a pre-arranged route through these destinations and are comfortable travelling on a group schedule. It is less suitable for travellers planning extended stays in Puducherry or Tiruvannamalai, as accommodation, transfers and sightseeing are set by the package itinerary.
Fares and booking details
IRCTC’s package page displays a headline starting price of ₹14,740 and says its tariff applies from 1 June 2026. Its detailed table shows that the fare varies by train class, room sharing and group size. For one to three travellers, listed adult prices range from ₹11,125 for Sleeper-class triple sharing to ₹16,900 for 3AC twin sharing. Lower per-person rates are listed for groups of four to six, while separate child rates apply for ages five to 11.
The operator notes that vehicles are shared. Travellers should check the live IRCTC booking page for available Friday departures, current inclusions, room arrangements and the fare for their party before paying, as package availability and operational details can change.
IRCTC’s published cancellation rules for the package require cancellation through the IRCTC Tourism booking history, not at railway reservation counters. The deductions listed range from ₹250 per passenger when cancelling at least 15 days before departure to no refund less than four days before the trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IRCTC lists Kacheguda railway station in Hyderabad as the departure point, with departures scheduled every Friday at 17:00.
The package covers Puducherry, Tiruvannamalai (listed by IRCTC as Arunachalam) and Kanchipuram, with the return train boarded at Arakkonam.
IRCTC lists train tickets, shared road transport, hotel accommodation, two breakfasts and travel insurance. Travellers should confirm the live package terms before booking.
IRCTC displays a starting price of ₹14,740, but its detailed fares vary by class, sharing arrangement, party size and child category. The published adult table ranges from ₹9,840 to ₹16,900 per person.
