
IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run "TEMPLE TRAILS OF THE DAKSHIN” Ex Manmad by Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist train, covering the visit of Murudeshwar - Guruvayur - Rameswaram - Madurai - Kanniyakumari - Trivandrum - Tiruchirappalli - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram & back in a 13 days tour.
Highlights:
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Tour name |
“TEMPLE TRAILS OF THE DAKSHIN” ex Manmad |
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Duration |
12 Nights/13 Days |
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Tour Date |
18.02.2026 |
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Tour Itinerary |
Manmad - Murudeshwar - Guruvayur - Rameswaram - Madurai- Kanniyakumari - Trivandrum - Tiruchirappalli - Kanchipuram -Mahabalipuram & back |
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Boarding /De-boarding |
Manmad - Nasik Rd - Kalyan - Lonavala - Pune - Satara - Miraj |
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ECONOMY (SL) |
STANDARD (3AC) |
COMFORT (2AC) |
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Package Cost |
23370/- |
36990/- |
48760/- |
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Package Cost |
21730/- |
35090/- |
46450/- |
Destinations and visits covered:
Note: Indian Railways is providing approximately 33% concession for promotion of rail tourism under Bharat Gaurav Train scheme. The above price is inclusive of the concession.
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DAY |
STATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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DAY 01 18.02.2026 |
Manmad |
Departure from Manmad |
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Nasik |
Entraining |
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DAY 02 19.02.2026 |
Kalyan |
Entraining |
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Lonavala |
Entraining |
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Pune |
Entraining |
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Satara |
Entraining |
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Miraj |
Entraining |
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DAY 03 20.02.2026 |
Murudeshwar |
Morning arrival Murudeshwar station after fresh n up proceed to visit Murudeshwara Shiva Temple and Murudeshwara Beach. Late night departure towards Guruvayur. (Overnight train journey) |
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DAY 04 21.02.2026 |
Guruvayur |
Morning arrival Guruvayur, after fresh n up proceed to visit Guruvayur Temple. Late night departure to Rameswaram (Overnight train journey) |
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DAY 05 22.02.2026 |
Rameswaram |
Arrival at Rameswaram, (Enroute Enjoy the Mesmerizing view of Pamban bridge) Visit Ramnathswamy Temple and Dhanuskodi (Overnight stay at Rameswaram). |
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DAY 06 23.02.2026 |
Rameswaram - Madurai |
Next day, afternoon departure by train to Madurai, arrival Madurai visit Meenakshi Temple Late night departure to Kanniyakumari. (Overnight train journey). |
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DAY 07 24.02.2026 |
Kanniyakumari |
Early morning arrival at Kanniyakumari, hotel check in, after fresh n up visit Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple, Kanniyakumari Temple, Vivekanand Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Sunset Point. (Overnight stay at Kanyakumari). |
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DAY 08 25.02.2026
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Next day after breakfast, check out hotel transfer to Kanniyakumari station to board the train towards Trivandrum, arrival Trivandram and visit Padmanavam Swami Temple and Kovalam Beach Late night departure from Trivandrum to Tiruchchirappalli Jn (Overnight Train Journey). |
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DAY 09 26.02.2026 |
Tiruchchirappalli |
Arrival at Tiruchchirappalli Jn. Railway Station, after fresh n up proceed for the sprawling Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and Thanjavur Temple. Late night departure from Thanjavur to Chengalpattu (Overnight Train Journey). (Empty rake will move from (Tiruchchirappalli Jn. Railway Station to Thanjavur). |
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DAY 10 27.02.2026 |
Chengalpattu Rly Stn -Kancgipuram |
Arrival at Chengalpattu Railway station, after freshn up visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, (A significant Shakti Peetham dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi) and Ekambareshwarar Temple and Sri Varadharajar Perumal Temple. (Overnight stay at Kanchipuram). |
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DAY 11 28.02.2026 |
Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram |
Next day after breakfast check out hotel and proceed to Mahabalipuram to visit Shore Temple and Krishna's Butterball. Late evening departure from Chengalpattu for return journey. (Overnight Train Journey). |
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DAY 12 01.03.2026
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Miraj |
Detraining |
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Satara |
Detraining- |
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Pune |
Detraining |
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Lonavala |
Detraining |
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Karjat |
Detraining |
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Kalyan |
Detraining |
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DAY 13 02.03.2026 |
Nasik Rd |
Detraining |
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Manmad |
Tour ends with sweet memories |
Timings mentioned above are tentative and may be change. Final timing issue by Railway operating department will be intimated two days before the commencement of journey".
NOTE: - The Arrival/ Departure timings at halt stations are tentative, and subject to Railway approval and train running as per the schedule.
Package Inclusions:
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Services |
Economy (SL) |
Standard (3AC) |
Comfort (2AC) |
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Package Cost per person Rs. |
23370/- |
36810/- |
49990/- |
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Package Cost for Child (5-11) Rs. |
21730/- |
34930/- |
47560/- |
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Train Journey |
Non-AC Sleeper |
3AC Train |
2AC Train |
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Meals |
Basic Onboard & Off |
Basic Onboard & Off |
Basic Onboard & Off |
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Accommodation |
Stay in Non-AC Hotels |
Stay in AC Budget |
Stay in AC Budget Hotels |
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Wash - n change |
Wash n Change on Multi |
Wash n Change on |
Wash n Change on |
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Transportation |
Non-AC Transport |
Non-AC Transport |
AC Transport |
Package Exclusions:
| No. of days before commencement of Trip | Total Deductions |
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| Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) | ₹250.00 per passenger |
| Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) | 25% of the package cost |
| Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) | 50% of the package cost |
| Less than 4 days | 100% of the package cost |
Important Note:
DO'S & DON’T:
Please go through the following points to make your journey better and comfortable:
Tour Manager
Your Tour Manager is your source of information. Please follow guidelines of the Tour Manager at all times.
During Train Journey
Attire
Please ensure that your attire does not offend the locals/visitors at the places you visit. At holy shrines, you may be required to remove your shoes.
Decorum
Sight seeing
Safety and Security
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INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD. |
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Our Offices: |
Address: |
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Mumbai: |
Tourism Office, IRCTC West Zone, Third floor, |
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Pune: |
Platform No. 1, First Floor, Above Station Manager Office, |
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Kolhapur: |
Kolhapur Railway Station. |
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Nagpur: |
Near Platform No. 1, Nagpur Railway Station. |
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Email: |
bgtmumbai@irctc.com |
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Call / SMS / WhatsApp : 8287931886 |
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