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If you have been dreaming of visiting the famous temples of South India for a long time, then this can be a special opportunity for you. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a special tour package named ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra Arunachalam’ under the ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’ initiative, designed for pilgrims and travel enthusiasts. Through this package, tourists can visit seven major religious places in South India – including Rameshwaram, Madurai, Thanjavur and Kanyakumari – in just nine days. The special thing is that the starting price of this tour is only ₹ 15,600. Come, let us know about this tour package in detail…

**Visit 7 temples in 9 days**

This package is a great option for those who want to explore the religious and cultural heritage of South India in less time and limited budget. During the journey, the pilgrims will visit several historical temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Shakti. Apart from this, tourists will also get a chance to see the beauty of the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.

**Tour start date and package information**

**Boarding Points**

Although the main departure point for this tour is Secunderabad, for the convenience of the passengers, arrangements have been made to board the train at several other railway stations also. Passengers can also board the train from Charlapalli, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Madhira, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur and Renigunta stations. **Visit these 7 major temples**

This special tour includes a visit to some of the most famous temples and pilgrimage sites in South India:

Tiruvannamalai – Arunachalam Temple

Chidambaram – Nataraja Temple

Trichy – Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Thanjavur – Brihadeshwara Temple

Rameshwaram – Ramanathaswamy Temple

Madurai – Meenakshi Amman Temple

Kanyakumari – Kumari Amman Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial

**Rent Information**
IRCTC has fixed the fare of this tour package according to different categories and ages. Fares for larger passengers are ₹15,600 for sleeper class, ₹23,100 for 3AC and ₹29,500 for 2AC. Fares for children between 5 to 11 years are ₹14,600 for sleeper class, ₹21,900 for 3AC and ₹28,100 for 2AC. Travelers can enjoy this spiritual journey by choosing the class as per their convenience and budget.

**What’s included in the package**

This IRCTC tour package pays special attention to the convenience of the passengers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the entire trip, so there is no need to worry about food and drinks. Additionally, passengers will enjoy a comfortable train journey, travel insurance and the services of a professional tour escort to guide them throughout the journey. Necessary assistance will be provided to meet any need, so that the pilgrims can enjoy their religious journey without any hassle.

**how to Book**

Interested passengers can book online by visiting the official tourism website of IRCTC, where they can check package availability, seat status and other conditions. Seats are limited, so people planning to visit are advised to book in advance.