Itinerary
   DATE             ITINERARY      STAY 
04.03.2025   Departure from Madurai Jn. at   00.05 hrs 
    Arrival Dindigul Jn. at   01.05 hrs
    Departure from Didigul Jn. at   01.10 hrs
    Arrival Trichy at   03.10 hrs
    Departure from Trichy at   03.15 hrs
    Arrival Vridhachalam Jn. at   05.15 hrs
    Departure from Vridhachalam Jn. at   05.20 hrs
    Arrival Villupuram Jn. at   06.20 hrs
    Departure from Villupuram Jn. at   06.25 hrs
    Arrival Chennai Egmore at   09.15 hrs
    Departure from Chennai Egmore at   09.30 hrs
    Arrival Gudur Jn.    12.00 hrs
    Departure from Gudur Jn. at   12.05 hrs
    Arrival Nellore    13.05 hrs
    Arrival Ongole   15.05 hrs
    Arrival Chirala   16.05 hrs
    Arrival Guntur Jn. at   18.05 hrs
    Arrival Miryalaguda    21.05 hrs
    Arrival Nalgonda   21.35 hrs
    Arrival Secunderabad Jn.   23.35 hrs 
        Train Journey 
05.03.2025   Arrival Kazipet Jn.   02.05 hrs
    Arrival Ramagundam   04.05 hrs
    Arrival Sirpur Kaghaznagar   05.30 hrs
        Train Journey 
06.03.2025   Arrival Prayagraj Sangam    04.00 hrs
    Bathe in Triveni Sangam     
    Darshan of Alopi Devi (ShakthiPeeth)    
    (Yathries will be alighted at nearest point     
    of the temple since vehicles cannot ply. After darshan    
    yathries to reach station on their own)     
    Departure from Prayagraj Sangam   17.00 hrs
    Arrival Varanasi Jn. at   21.00 hrs
        Night Stay
07.03.2025   Holy bath in the Ganges    
    Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam will be performed.     
    Darshan of Kasi Viswanath, Kasi Visalakshi    
    Annapoorani Evening Ganga Aarathi   Night Stay
         
08.03.2025   Celestial Wedding of Valli Devasena Sametha     
    Subramanya Swamy Kalyanam. Devotees will be allowed     
    to perform Abhishekam to Lord Kasi Viswanath with     
    Holy waters of Ganga with powers of Mantra invoked into the water with mantras chanted by 11 Veda Pandits from the    
    famous Nataraja Temple of Chidambaram.     
        Train Journey
         
09.03.2025   Arrival Sitamarhi at   05.00 hrs
    Proceed to Janakpur . Freshup     
    On the occasion of Sita Rama Marriage Nalugu Ceremony     
    will be performed for Sita Mata at Janakpur on the auspicious     
         
    Also visit important sites of Ramayana     
    Proceed back to Sitamarhi     
    Board train from Sitamarhi at   23.00 hrs
        Train Journey
10.03.2025   Arrival Ayodhya Dham at   08.00 hrs 
    Darshan of Lord Rama    
    Sita Rama Kalyanam. Aarthi Darshan     
    Departure from Ayodhya Dham at   23.00 hrs
        Train Journey
11.03.2025   Arrival Naimisaranya at   04.00 hrs
    Perform Sathyanarayana Pooja and Chandi Yagam     
    Srinivasa Kalyanam will be performed     
    Departure from Naimisaranya at   17.00 hrs
        Train Journey
12.03.2025   Arrival Mathura Jn. at   04.00 hrs
    Proceed to Vrindavan     
    Visit : Prem Mandir , Banki Bihari on your own     
    Proceed to Mathura by bus     
    Visit : Krishna Janma Bhoomi     
    Krishna Rukmini Kalyanam     
    Drop Mathura Station at   22.00 hrs
        Train Journey
13.03.2025   In Train    
         
14.03.2025   Arrival Secunderabad at   04.00 hrs
    Arrival Nalgonda   06.00 hrs
    Arrival Miryalaguda   07.00 hrs
    Arrival Guntur Jn.    10.00 hrs
    Arrival Chirala    13.00 hrs
    Arrival Ongole    14.00 hrs
    Arrival Nellore   16.00 hrs
    Arrival Gudur Jn.   17.00 hrs
    Arrival Chennai Egmore at   18.00 hrs
    Arrival Villupuram Jn.a t   23.00 hrs
15.03.2025   Arrival Vridhachalam Jn. at   00.05 hrs
    Arrival Trichy at   02.30 hrs
    Arrival Dindigul Jn. at   04.30 hrs
    Arrival Madurai Jn. at   06.00 hrs
NOTE: All the mentioned arrival and departure timings,signals, route are subject to change by Indian Railways 
Pushyami Day.  
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

01 AC: 

  • 1 AC Train ticket
  • NAC Road Transfers and Sightseeing
  • AC Room accommodation for Night Stay at Varanasi
  • Rooms will be provided for fresh up at Janakpuri , Ayodhya , Naimisaranya and Mathura
  • Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch,  Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
  • 1 litre water bottle x 1 Per day (Bottle refilling can be done) 

02 AC: 

  • 2  AC Train ticket
  • NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing 
  • AC Room accommodation for Night Stay at Varanasi
  • Rooms will be provided for fresh up at Janakpuri , Ayodhya , Naimisaranya and Mathura
  • Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch,  Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
  • 1 litre water bottle x 1 Per day (Bottle refilling can be done)
     

3 AC PREMIUM:

  • Curtained 3 AC Train ticket

      (Inside 4 occupancy only , Side 2 occupancy)

  • NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing 
  • AC Room accommodation for Night Stay at Varanasi
  • Rooms will be provided for fresh up at Janakpuri , Ayodhya , Naimisaranya and Mathura Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch,  Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
  • 1 litre water bottle x 1 Per day (Bottle refilling can be done)

3 AC :

  • 3 AC Train ticket
  • NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing 
  • AC Room accommodation for Night Stay at Varanasi
  • Fresh up facility at Janakpuri , Ayodhya , Naimisaranya and Mathura
  • Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch,  Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
  • 1 litre water bottle x 1 Per day (Bottle refilling can be done)

SL-SLEEPER

  • SL Class Train ticket
  • NAC Road Transfers and sightseeing 
  • NAC Room accommodation for night stay at Varanasi
  • Fresh up facility at Janakpuri , Ayodhya , Naimisaranya and Mathura
  • Vegetarian Breakfast , Lunch,  Dinner (snacks and beverages while onboard only)
  • 1 litre water bottle x 1 Per day (Bottle refilling can be done)

 

Dress Code: Its important that everyone follows the dress code policy 

What is NOT included in the tour

  • All Entrance Fee and entertainment Charges
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusion
Pickup point
Directions.
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India View on Map
Overview

South Star Rail,Tour Times & Bharath Gaurav Tourist Train partnership will flag off from Gudur the oldest living city in south to South on 04.03.2024. The Destination covered during this 12 days itinerary will be Prayag – Varanasi – Janakpur (Nepal) – Ayodhya – Naimisharanya – Mathura . Tourist can board from  Madurai-Dindigul-Trichy-Vridachalam-Villupuram-Chennai-Gudur-Nellore-Ongole-Chirala-Guntur-Miryalaguda-Nalgonda-Secundrabad-Chennai

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. 

11 Nights 12 Days 04 Mar, 04 Mar, 04 Mar, and more Madurai, Tamil Nadu