NATIONAL: IRCTC Arunachala Moksha Yatra 2025: Tamil Nadu Pilgrimage Details
Overview of the Pilgrimage Package
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the “Arunachala Moksha Yatra” (Package Code: SHR107), a five-day, four-night spiritual journey. This package covers sacred sites in Tamil Nadu, including Arunachalam, Kanchipuram, and Puducherry, departing weekly from Kacheguda.
Itinerary Highlights
The journey begins every Thursday at 5:00 PM on the Kacheguda-Puducherry Express (Train No. 17653), arriving in Puducherry the next day at 11:05 AM. Subsequent days include visits to Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, Arunachaleswara Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Ekambareshwara Temple, with the return journey concluding at Kacheguda on Monday at 7:50 AM.
Day-by-Day Schedule
- Day 1: Depart Kacheguda at 5:00 PM via Train No. 17653 (overnight travel).
- Day 2: Arrive in Puducherry at 11:05 AM; visit Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, and the beach; overnight stay.
- Day 3: Travel to Tiruvannamalai, visit Arunachaleswara Temple; overnight stay.
- Day 4: Proceed to Kanchipuram, visit Kamakshi Amman and Ekambareshwara Temples; depart from Chengalpattu at 3:35 PM (Train No. 17651).
- Day 5: Arrive back at Kacheguda at 7:50 AM.
Pricing Structure
Pricing varies by group size and travel class:
- 1-3 Passengers:
- Comfort (3AC): ₹20,060 (twin sharing), ₹15,610 (triple sharing).
- Standard (Sleeper): ₹15,610 (twin sharing), ₹13,460 (triple sharing).
- Children (5-11 years): ₹11,750 (with bed), ₹9,950 (without bed) for 3AC; ₹9,590 (with bed), ₹7,800 (without bed) for Sleeper.
- 4-6 Passengers:
- Comfort (3AC): ₹16,390 (double sharing), ₹14,110 (triple sharing).
- Standard (Sleeper): ₹14,240 (double sharing), ₹11,960 (triple sharing).
- Children (5-11 years): Same as above for respective classes.
Inclusions and Exclusions
- Included: Train travel (3AC or Sleeper), AC vehicle for local transport, two nights’ accommodation, breakfast, and travel insurance.
- Excluded: Entry fees at tourist sites, additional meals, and cancellation charges per IRCTC policy.
Travelers are advised to confirm hotel details and book via the official IRCTC website.
**Booking and Additional Information
Reservations can be made through the IRCTC tourism portal, with departures starting June 19, 2025. Cancellation policies apply, and travelers should verify specific terms before booking.