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# IRCTC announces ‘Shrines of Gujarat’ air tour package from Visakhapatnam

## The package is priced at ₹75,040 for single occupancy, ₹57,280 for double occupancy, and ₹54,840 for triple occupancy

Updated - June 26, 2026 03:31 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAM

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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a new special air tour package, “Shrines of Gujarat with Statue of Unity,” offering travel connectivity directly from Visakhapatnam.

The nine-night, 10-day tour is scheduled to run from August 14, 2026, to August 23, 2026, and covers prominent destinations including Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Nageshwar, Somnath, Gir, and the Statue of Unity.

Published - June 25, 2026 07:49 pm IST

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