If you are planning a spiritual and leisure trip in the New Year, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has come up with a special travel opportunity.
From the city of Nawabs, Lucknow, IRCTC is launching an air tour package named “Divya Dakshin Darshan” to explore some of the most important religious and tourist destinations of South India.
IRCTC is well-known for offering special tour packages by train to various religious and tourist destinations across the country. In addition to rail tours, IRCTC also offers air tour packages for passengers seeking comfortable and time-saving travel options.
Under this initiative, IRCTC Northern Region, Lucknow, is offering a 6-night and 7-day air tour package covering major destinations like Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram.
The tour will be operated in two batches from February 7 to February 13, 2026, and from February 16 to February 22, 2026.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ‘DIVYA DAKSHIN DARSHAN’ PACKAGE
Under this air tour package, passengers will travel from Lucknow to Madurai and return from Thiruvananthapuram to Lucknow by flight. The package also includes a comfortable stay in three-star hotels, along with meals and local transportation.
IRCTC has designed the package to offer a hassle-free travel experience, especially for families, senior citizens and pilgrims.
PLACES COVERED DURING THE SOUTH INDIA TOUR
During the journey, tourists will visit several famous religious and tourist attractions, including:
| 1 | Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace | Historic palace known for its Dravidian architecture |
| 2 | Meenakshi Amman Temple | Famous temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi |
| 3 | Pazhamudircholai Temple | One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan |
| 4 | Dhanushkodi | Historic ghost town with scenic sea views |
| 5 | Rameswaram Jyotirlinga Temple | One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva |
| 6 | Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial | Memorial dedicated to India’s former President |
| 7 | Sunset Point, Kanyakumari | Popular spot to witness sunset over the ocean |
| 8 | Vivekananda Rock Memorial | Spiritual monument on a rocky island |
| 9 | Thiruvalluvar Statue | Iconic statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar |
| 10 | Kumari Amman Temple | Sacred temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Memorial | Memorial built in honour of Mahatma Gandhi |
| 12 | Suchindram Temple | Ancient temple known for its musical pillars |
| 13 | Padmanabhaswamy Temple | Renowned temple famous for its treasures |
| 14 | Wax Museum | Museum featuring lifelike wax statues |
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE DETAILS
IRCTC has announced different prices based on room-sharing options:
- Single occupancy: 81,700 per person
- Double occupancy: 63,000 per person
- Triple occupancy: 59,200 per person
- Child in bed (with parents): 50,300
- Child without bed: 45,500
The cost includes flights, hotel stay, meals, sightseeing and transfers.
