Chandigarh, July 10 -- To promote religious and pilgrimage tourism across the country, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a unique pilgrimage package "Dakshin Darshan Yatra" through the Bharat Gaurav special tourist train.

This 13-day, 12-night journey will commence from Pathankot on July 28 , and offer devotees a spiritually enriching opportunity to visit seven sacred destinations in south India, including Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Markapur and Tirupati.

The package includes confirmed train tickets, on-board and off-board vegetarian meals, AC/non-AC hotel accommodation, local transport, guided transfers, travel insurance, a dedicated tour manager, security staff and other facilities. Diffe...