JAMMU, Sept. 2 -- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) will operate a 13-day spiritual pilgrimage tour, 'Dakshin Bharat Yatra', aboard the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Jammu beginning November 14, 2026.

The specially curated pilgrimage will provide devotees an opportunity to visit some of South India's most revered religious and cultural destinations in a single tour. According to IRCTC, the journey has been designed to offer comfort, convenience and spiritual fulfilment, with onboard services, accommodation, transportation and sightseeing arrangements.

The major destinations covered under the yatra include Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Tirupati and Markapuram. Pilgrims will visit the Sri Ramanathaswamy Te...