Marking the 351st anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation, the Bharat Gaurav Train was flagged off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai, on June 9, 2025. The five-day rail journey, themed around ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & the Glorious Maratha Circuit’, will take travellers through historic sites linked to the Maratha ruler's life and legacy.
Day 1: Arrive at Mangaon for Raigad Fort; overnight in Pune
Day 2: Visit Lal Mahal, Kasba Ganpati, and Shivsrushti; stay in Pune
Day 3: Tour Shivneri Fort and Bhimashankar temple; return to Pune
Day 4: Explore Pratapgad Fort in Satara; head to Kolhapur
Day 5: Visit Mahalakshmi Temple and Panhala Fort
Day 6: Return journey to Mumbai
The tour package covers train travel, hotel accommodation, vegetarian meals, sightseeing, local transfers, insurance, and the services of travel escorts.
Central Railway officials reported that the inaugural run of Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is fully booked with 710 passengers on board, 80% of whom are under the age of 40, an indication of rising youth interest in historical tourism. As per the report, all seats across Economy (Sleeper - ₹13,155), Comfort (3AC - ₹19,840), and Superior (2AC - ₹27,365) categories were sold out.
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