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.
