IRCTC Launches Bharat Gaurav Express for Spiritual Journey in Uttarakhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Highlight | IRCTC and Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board launch online ticket reservations for Bharat Gaurav Express. |
| Train Route | Tamil Nadu to six spiritual destinations in Uttarakhand. |
| Spiritual Destinations | Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Joshimath, and Badrinath. |
| Journey Duration | 13 days, including a helicopter transfer from Guptkashi to Kedarnath. |
| Kedarnath Dham | Located in Rudraprayag district, dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. |
| Badrinath Dham | Located in Chamoli district, home to the Badrinarayan Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
| Rudraprayag | One of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, named after Lord Rudra. |
| Joshimath | Located in Chamoli district, serves as an overnight rest stop for nearby tourist locations. |
| Guptkashi | Located in Rudraprayag district, known for the Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| Rishikesh | Located in Dehradun district, known as the 'yoga capital of the world'. |
| Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) | Established in 1976, headquartered in Dehradun, promotes tourism in Uttarakhand. |