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**Headline: Karnataka Government & IRCTC Launch Subsidized “Kashi Darshan” Tourist Trains**

**Belagavi, September 12, 2025:** The Karnataka State government, in collaboration with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment, is launching a special “Bharat Gaurav” tourist train service to facilitate pilgrimages to significant religious sites in North India. The “Kashi Darshan” trains will operate from Yesvantpur and SMVT Bengaluru to Varanasi, offering a comprehensive nine-day tour of prominent temples and holy cities.

The itinerary includes visits to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Mandir, and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir in Varanasi, as well as Ayodhya, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Prayagraj.

The all-inclusive package is priced at ₹22,500 per person, but the Karnataka government will provide a subsidy of ₹7,500 for residents of the state.

The train, featuring AC III tier coaches, will depart on October 5th. Boarding points include Yesvantpur/SMVT Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Birur, Davangere, Haveri, Hubballi, and Belagavi. The package includes accommodation in non-air-conditioned rooms (twin/triple sharing), vegetarian meals, transfers and sightseeing via non-AC buses, tour escorts per coach, and travel insurance. Security and an IRCTC Train Manager will accompany the passengers throughout the journey.

“This initiative aims to make religious travel more accessible and affordable for the people of Karnataka,” said Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Western Railway, in a press release.

Interested individuals can contact IRCTC Bengaluru at 9003140710, 8595931290, 8595931291, Mysuru at 8595931294, Hubballi at 8595931293 or visit the website, http://www.irctctourism.com, for reservations and further details.

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The text is a list of newsletter from The Hindu, focusing on various subjects such as world news from an Indian perspective, cinema, technology, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. It also includes a news article about the Karnataka government partnering with IRCTC to launch “Bharat Gaurav” tourist trains called “Kashi Darshan” for residents of Karnataka, offering subsidized trips to religious sites in North India, commencing October 5, 2025.

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