IRCTC Adds July Tourist Trains from Secunderabad to Ayodhya-Kashi and South India
IRCTC has announced two July 2026 Bharat Gaurav tourist train packages from Secunderabad, adding fixed-date rail options for travelers planning temple circuits across northern and southern India.
The first departure is the Ayodhya-Kashi Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham, scheduled to leave Secunderabad Railway Station at 2pm on July 4, 2026. The tour runs for nine nights and ten days and is listed by IRCTC as a Bharat Gaurav tourist train package.
The second departure is the Divya Dakshin Yatra with Arunachalam, scheduled to leave Secunderabad at 9am on July 20, 2026. IRCTC lists this itinerary as an eight-night, nine-day package covering major pilgrimage stops in Tamil Nadu and the southern tip of India.
Ayodhya-Kashi route
The Ayodhya-Kashi itinerary is reported to include Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Corridor, Kashi Vishalakshi Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, the evening Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya, Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, and Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar.
Boarding and de-boarding points are reported for Secunderabad, Cherlapalli, Kazipet, Warangal and Khammam in Telangana, plus Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Duvvada, Pendurti and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh.
Divya Dakshin Yatra route
The Divya Dakshin Yatra with Arunachalam is listed by IRCTC with the itinerary Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Trichy, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Madurai and Kanyakumari. Reported temple and sightseeing stops include Arunachalam Temple, Nataraja Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kumari Amman Temple.
Reported boarding and de-boarding points for the South India package include Secunderabad, Cherlapalli, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad and Khammam in Telangana, and Madhira, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur and Renigunta in Andhra Pradesh.
What to check before booking
These are packaged tourist trains rather than normal point-to-point passenger services. The reported inclusions include vegetarian meals, accommodation, travel insurance, onboard security and tour escort assistance, but travelers should confirm the exact class, fare, berth availability, cancellation terms and final itinerary on IRCTC Tourism before paying.
Foreign visitors who want to use the packages should also check whether the booking page accepts their payment method and whether they need an IRCTC login, passport details or an Indian mobile number during booking. Temple schedules, local transport arrangements and accommodation standards can vary by package category.
The July 4 departure is very close to the announcement date, so availability may change quickly. For travelers already in Hyderabad or elsewhere in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the routes offer a structured way to cover several pilgrimage destinations without arranging separate long-distance rail tickets, hotels and local transfers for each stop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ayodhya-Kashi Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham is scheduled to depart Secunderabad at 2pm on July 4, 2026. The Divya Dakshin Yatra with Arunachalam is scheduled to depart at 9am on July 20, 2026.
No. They are Bharat Gaurav tourist train packages run through IRCTC Tourism. They are designed as packaged itineraries and may include meals, accommodation, tour escort support, insurance and local arrangements depending on the booked category.
Reported stops include Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Deoghar, with visits such as Vishnupad Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Aarti, Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi, Triveni Sangam and Baba Baidyanath Temple.
IRCTC lists the route as Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Trichy, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Madurai and Kanyakumari, covering major temples and southern pilgrimage sites.
Travelers should check the official IRCTC Tourism package pages before booking, as fares, seat availability, inclusions, boarding points and cancellation rules can change.
