In a major boost to religious tourism, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to launch the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train on July 25, 2025. 

As informed by IRCTC through a press release, it will be launched for a special pilgrimage journey, the Shri Ramayana Yatra. The 17-day journey will begin from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station, offering devotees of Lord Ram a comprehensive tour of sacred sites associated with his life and legacy.

As per the release, the initiative is part of the Government of India’s “Dekho Apna Desh” and “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” programmes, aimed at promoting domestic tourism and national integration.