IRCTC’s newly announced Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra offers a 7-night, 8-day pilgrimage covering major religious destinations across North India. The packa…
1/9IRCTC launches new pilgrimage tour: IRCTC has introduced the Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra, a 7-night, 8-day pilgrimage package covering some of North India’s most important religious destinations. Here’s what the tour includes. (Image: AI-Generated)
2/9When does the tour begin? The pilgrimage will start from Hyderabad on September 2, 2026. Travellers will fly to Gaya via Kolkata before beginning the spiritual journey across North India. (Image: Canva)
3/9Gaya sightseeing: The journey begins in Gaya, where travellers will visit the Mahabodhi Temple, nearby Buddhist monasteries, Vishnu Padam Temple and Mangala Gauri Shaktipeeth before travelling by road to Varanasi. (Image: Canva)
4/9Varanasi and Sarnath: In Varanasi, the itinerary includes the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the city’s famous ghats, the evening Ganga Aarti and local markets. Travellers will also visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon. (Image: Canva)
5/9Prayagraj and Ayodhya: The tour continues to Prayagraj for visits to the Triveni Sangam and Alopi Devi Temple. Travellers will then head to Ayodhya for an overnight stay and visits to its major religious sites. (Image: Canva)
6/9Lucknow and Naimisharanya: The final leg includes a visit to Naimisharanya, one of Hinduism’s oldest pilgrimage sites, followed by sightseeing at Bara Imambara in Lucknow before flying back to Hyderabad. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
7/9What’s included in the package? The package includes flight tickets, hotel accommodation, meals, AC transport for sightseeing, travel insurance and an IRCTC tour escort, making it a hassle-free pilgrimage for travellers. (Image: AI-Generated)
8/9Package price: The package costs ₹54,800 for single occupancy, ₹41,000 per person on twin sharing and ₹38,750 per person on triple sharing. (Image: AI-Generated)
9/9What is not included? Temple entry fees, special pujas, local transport, guide charges, tips, shopping and other personal expenses are not part of the package. IRCTC has also advised that travellers may need to use local autos or battery-operated vehicles near some temples and ghats at their own cost. (Image: AI-Generated)
