IRCTC offers tour packages from Gujarat to Jain pilgrimage sites, including Shikharji
November 21, 2023
Ahmedabad: With the intention of highlighting the cultural and spiritual importance of Jainism, a unique initiative called Jain Yatra has been launched by the IRCTC of Indian Railways. This specially curated train tour provides Jains with a firsthand experience of the grandeur of Sammed Shikhar through a spiritual Panchtirth Yatra spanning 9 days. The package includes accommodation, internal bus transport, and Jain cuisine.
Here are the details of the package that will depart from Ahmedabad on two dates, 4th and 14th December respectively.
Tour name | JAIN YATRA BY BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN |
Duration | 08 Nights/09 Days |
Tour Itinerary/destinations covered | Pavapuri – Kundalpur – Guniyaji – Lacchuar – Rajgir – Parasnath – Rujuwalika – Sammed Shikharji |
Train Itinerary | Ahmedabad – Rajgir – Parasnath – Ahmedabad |
Boarding/De-boarding | Ahmedabad (ADI), Nadiad Jn (ND), Chhayapuri (CYI) |
No. seats | 540 seats on AC III (Economy) |
Tour Date | First one – 04.12.2023, Second one – 14.12.2023 |
TOUR PRICE: per person
Category | Double/ Triple Share |
3 AC Economy | Rs 15,000 |
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Day | Destination | Particulars |
Day 1 | Ahmedabad |
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Day 2 | Train Journey |
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Day 3 | Rajgir – Pavapuri |
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Day 4 | Pavapuri – Guniyaji – Lacchuar |
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Day 5 | Pavapuri- Rajgir |
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Day 6 | Rajgir- Parasnath |
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Day 7 | Shikharji |
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Day 8 | Train journey |
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Day 9
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Ahmedabad |
***TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES. *** |
Package Inclusions:
- ~ Train journey by IRCTC’s Bharat Gaurav tourist train in AC III economy class.
- ~ 03 nights stay in dharamshalas/budget hotels on double/triple/quad share.
- 02 nights at Pavapuri.
- 01 night at Shikharji.
- ~ Wash & change arrangements at Lacchuar and Rajgir on multi sharing basis.
- ~ 05 nights stay in rail coaches during overnight train journey.
- ~ All meals (onboard and offboard): Morning tea, breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee and dinner (Jain meals only). Dinner will be served before sunset (Chovihar).
- ~ All transfers and sightseeing in AC vehicles.
- ~ Travel insurance for the passengers.
- ~ IRCTC Tour Managers will travel throughout the tour for necessary assistance.
- ~ Security and housekeeping services on Train.
- ~ All applicable Taxes.
Package Exclusions:
- ~ Meals are preset and a choice of menu is not available. Dinner timings are fixed.
- ~ Doli Service at Sammed Shikhar and private horse cart at Rajgir.
- ~ Porterage at railway station.
- ~ All kind of tips to drivers, waiters, guides, representative, Fuel Surcharge, etc.
- ~ Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, mineral water, food items not in the regular menus provided by us.
- ~ Anything not included in the inclusions.
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