| DATE | ITINERARY | STAY | ||
| 30.09.2024 | Departure from Madurai Jn. at | 00.05 hrs | ||
| Arrival Dindigul Jn. at | 01.05 hrs | |||
| Departure from Dindigul Jn. at | 01.10 hrs | |||
| Arrival Trichy at | 03.10 hrs | |||
| Departure from Trichy at | 03.15 hrs | |||
| Arrival Vridhachalam at | 05.15 hrs | |||
| Departure from Vridhachalam at | 05.20 hrs | |||
| Arrival Vilupuram at | 06.20 hrs | |||
| Departure from Villupuram at | 06.25 hrs | |||
| Arrival Chennai Egmore at | 09.25 hrs | |||
| Departure from Chennai Egmore at | 09.30 hrs | |||
| Arrival Gudur Jn. | 12.30 hrs | |||
| Departure from Gudur Jn. at | 12.35 hrs | |||
| Arrival Nellore | 13.35 hrs | |||
| Departure from Nellore at | 13.40 hrs | |||
| Arrival Ongole | 15.40 hrs | |||
| Departure from Ongole at | 15.45 hrs | |||
| Arrival Chirala | 16.45 hrs | |||
| Departure from Chirala at | 16.50 hrs | |||
| Arrival Vijayawada Jn. at | 18.50 hrs | |||
| Departure from Vijayawada Jn. at | 18.55 hrs | |||
| Train Journey | ||||
| 01.10.2024 | Arrival Duvvada | 01.00 hrs | ||
| Departure from Duvvada at | 01.05 hrs | |||
| Train Journey | ||||
| 02.10.2024 | Arrival Gaya Jn. | 01.00 hrs | ||
| Compulsory train fresh up | ||||
| Perform Pooja and | ||||
| Pinda pradanam on Mahalaya Amavasya | ||||
| Darshan of Vishnu Padam by auto on your own | ||||
| Departure from Gaya at | 17.00hrs | |||
| Arrival Varanasi at | 22.00hrs | |||
| Night Stay | ||||
| 03.10.2024 | Holy bath in the Ganges and Perform rituals | |||
| Visit: Kasi Viswanath Temple, Kasi Visalakshi | ||||
| Annapoorani Temple, Evening Ganga Aarathi | Night Stay | |||
| 04.10.2024 | Departure from Varanasi at | 02.00hrs | ||
| Arrival Ayodhya Dham at | 08.00 hrs | |||
| Visit: Rama Janma Bhoomi | ||||
| Departure from Ayodhya Dham at | 22.00 hrs | |||
| Train Journey | ||||
| 05.10.2024 | Arrival at Prayagraj Jn. | 03.00hrs | ||
| Bathe in Triveni sangam | ||||
| Proceed to Chitrakoot | 14.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Chitrakoot | 17.00 hrs | |||
| Night Stay | ||||
| 06.10.2024 | Visit: Gupt Godavari Caves, Ram Ghat, | |||
| Kamadgiri Temple, Hanuman Dhara Temple | ||||
| Board Train at Manikpur Jn. | 17.00 hrs | |||
| Departure from Manikpur Jn. at | 17.10 hrs | |||
| Train Journey | ||||
| 07.10.2024 | Arrival Visakapatinam at | 17.00 hrs | ||
| Night Stay | ||||
| 08.10.2024 | Darshan of Simhachalam | |||
| Departure from Visakapatinam at | 13.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Annavaram at | 16.00 hrs | |||
| Darshan of Sathyanarayana Swamy | ||||
| Board train from Annavaram at | 20.00 hrs | |||
| Train Journey | ||||
| 09.10.2024 | Arrival Vijayawada at | 00.05 hrs | ||
| Arrival Chirala | 02.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Ongole at | 03.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Nellore at | 05.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Gudur at | 05.30 hrs | |||
| Arrival Chennai Egmore at | 10.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Villupuram at | 13.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Vridhachalam at | 14.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Trichy at | 17.30 hrs | |||
| Arrival Dindigul Jn. At | 20.00 hrs | |||
| Arrival Madurai Jn. at | 21.00 hrs | |||
| Tour Ends | ||||
| NOTE: All the mentioned arrival and departure timings,signals, route are subject to change by Indian Railways | ||||
What is included in the tour
01 AC:
- 1 AC Train ticket
- NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing
- AC Room accommodation for Night Stay
- Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
- 1 litre water bottle x 1 per day
02 AC:
- 2 AC Train ticket
- NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing
- AC Room accommodation for Night Stay
- Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
- 1 litre water bottle x 1 per day
03 AC:
- 3 AC Train ticket
- NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing
- NAC Room accommodation for Night Stay
- Fresh up facility for day use
- Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
- 1 litre water bottle x 1 per day
03AC JANATA:
- 3 AC Train Ticket
- NAC Road transfers and sightseeing
- Multi Sharing Rooms for Night Stay
- Fresh up facility for day use
- Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- 1 litre water bottle per day
SL BUDGET
- SL Class Train Ticket
- NAC Road transfers and sightseeing
- Hall accommodation
- Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- 1 litre water bottle per day
What is NOT included in the tour
- All Entrance Fee and entertainment Charges
- Anything not mentioned under inclusion
South Star Rail,Tour Times & Bharath Gaurav Tourist Train partnership will flag off from Coimbatore the oldest living city in south to North on 30.09.2024. The Destination covered during this 10 days itinerary will be Varanasi-Gaya-Allahabad-Ayodhya-Chitrakoot-Simhachalam-Annavaram Tourist can board from Madurai-Dindigul-Trichy-Vridhachalam-Villupuram-Chennai Egmore-Gudur-Nellore-Ongole-Chirala-Vijayawada
Salient Feature of South Star - 3 AC-05 coaches, 2AC-3 coaches, SL-02 Coaches, 2 - Pantry Car, 2 SLR (One fitted with a generator for additional power supply to the pantry car. The additional generator would ensure unlimited South Indian meals onboard to all 700 tourists onboard. Known for their delicacies onboard South Star is all set to ensure hygienic meals onboard based on the meal plan.
The flexible rates offered on South Star are designed based on the coach type, berth preferences, meal plan, accommodation type & ground transportation type. The Indian Railways & South Star are all set to welcome Yatris on board South Star for an unforgettable divine experience.
