The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special Bharat Gaurav tourist train service from Tirunelveli to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) for the ongoing Kumbh Mela from February 5 to 13, 2025.On February 5, the train will depart from Tirunelveli at 1 am and make a stop in Madurai Junction at 5.50 am, departing from there at 6 am. It is scheduled to arrive in Kashi on February 7 at 12:30 pm, said a Maalaimalar report.
The ‘Maha Kumbh Punya Yatra 2025’ itinerary includes a trip to witness the Ganga Aarti on February 7, followed by a tour of Kashi Vishwanath, Vishalakshi, Kal Bhairav, and Sarnath temples in Varanasi on February 8.
The next day, on February 9, the passengers will be taken to Prayagraj by road where they can take a dip at the Triveni Sangam (confluence of 3 rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati), followed by night stay at the ‘tent city’ built for the Kumbh Mela.