Key Points

The 9-night and 10-day tour will cover key historical and cultural sites associated with India's freedom movement and heritage, said the release.

The first destination of 'Swarnim Bharat Yatra' is Ahmedabad, home to Sabarmati Ashram, a key center of Mahatma Gandhi's freedom movement, and the intricate 15th-century Adalaj Stepwell.

It continues with a day trip to Modhera, known for its ancient Sun Temple, and Patan, home to the UNESCO-listed Rani Ki Vav. In Kevadia.

Travellers will witness the iconic Statue of Unity, the tallest statue in the world, and the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

The journey then moves to Pune, where the Aga Khan Palace, a Quit India Movement landmark, and sacred sites like Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga await.

At Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar or Aurangabad, tourists shall explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, along with Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga.

At last, the tour will conclude with visits to Jhansi Fort and the historic temples and palaces of Orchha, before returning to Delhi.

The Deluxe AC Tourist Train offers 1st AC, 2nd AC, and 3rd AC classes, accommodating 150 tourists with modern amenities such as dining cars, shower cubicles, sensor-based washrooms, foot massagers, and CCTV-enabled security. Boarding is available from Delhi Safdarjung, Gurgaon, Rewari, Ringas, Phulera, and Ajmer.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has fixed the tour prices at Rs 71,585 for 3AC, Rs 81,675 for 2AC, Rs 94,845 for 1AC Cabin, and Rs 1,01,430 for the 1AC Coupe.

The package includes train travel, a three-star hotel stay, vegetarian meals, transfers, sightseeing in AC vehicle, insurance, and IRCTC tour manager services.

- ANI