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As soon as the summer holidays start, many people decide to go to some place with their family and children, where they can get relaxation and spiritual peace. If you are also a resident of Uttar Pradesh and are planning a holy religious journey this summer season, then there is a great news for you. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has come up with an extremely luxurious and comfortable summer tour package of “3 Jyotirlinga and Shirdi Darshan” for the residents of Lucknow.
The biggest feature of this package is that it is completely a flight tour package. This means that you will not have to go through long waits for trains or tiring long routes in the scorching heat. Keeping in mind the comfort of the elderly and children, this entire journey has been made very luxurious and organized.
How is the complete travel schedule and main destination?
This tour package is of 5 nights and 6 days, which 30 June 2026 Will start from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh and 5th July 2026 Will end by coming back to Lucknow. During this holy journey you will be taken to many famous religious and historical places of Maharashtra:
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Trimbakeshwar and Bhimashankar Jyotirling (Nashik): After reaching Nashik, devotees will be given darshan of the famous Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Along with this, darshan of another holy abode of Lord Shiva, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is also a part of this package. In Nashik you will also be taken to the five historical banyan trees of Panchvati and the mythological Sita cave.
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Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur: This journey is going to be very special for Sai devotees, because it will give them a chance to attend the grand court of Sai Baba in Shirdi and avail the special aarti. Soon after this the devotees will be taken for darshan of the miraculous Shani Shingnapur temple.
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Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Ellora Caves: Along with the darshan of Lord Ghrishneshwar, the twelfth Jyotirling located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (old name Aurangabad), tourists will also be given a tour of the historical Ellora Caves, included in the World Heritage.
Main facilities available in tour package
IRCTC is offering many great facilities to make the journey of passengers memorable and stress-free:
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Air Travel: The journey on both sides from Lucknow to Nashik will be done through direct flight (airplane).
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Luxury Hotels and Dining: Premium 3-star hotels have been arranged for stay in different cities during the journey. Along with this, complete arrangements for food (breakfast and dinner) of the passengers are included within the package.
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Local Transport: Comfortable AC buses or trains will be provided to and from the airport to the hotel and all sightseeing places.
How much will this religious journey cost? (Pricing Table)
IRCTC has decided the budget based on occupancy as per the convenience of different families and passengers. You can understand the complete mathematics of per person fare from the table given below:
The easiest way to book
Seats in this special summer package are strictly limited. If you also want to be a part of this holy journey, then you can reserve your seat immediately on ‘first come, first served’ basis. Two booking options are available:
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Online Booking: You can visit the official tourism website of IRCTC sitting at home from your mobile or computer. irctctourism.com You can search for this package and book through online payment.
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Offline Booking: If you want to book by talking face to face, then you can book your ticket by visiting the IRCTC Regional Office located in ‘Paryatan Bhawan’ located in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow and directly meet the officials.
