IRCTC launches 2 pilgrim trains

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) will launch two pilgrimage trains as announced in the railway budget this year.

They are Sukhmanglam Yatra Express from Bangalore and Navagraha Temples Tour express from Mysore.

While the Sukhmanglam Yatra is a 10-day tour and will leave Bangalore on October 25, the Navagraha Temples Tour is a seven-day tour and will depart from Mysore on November 20.

There are three packages each in the trains and passengers can choose either of them depending on their budget. In Sukhmanglam Express, categories are Standard—total  cost is Rs 8,190, Comfort— Rs 17,730 and Deluxe—Rs 23,850. In Navagraha Temples Tour Express, the categories are the same but priced differently. The Standard, Comfort and Deluxe are priced at Rs 6,370, Rs 13,790 and Rs 18,550.