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. |
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
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.