IRCTC offers tour package for Shree Ram Janam Bhoomi, Ayodhya
January 29, 2024
Ahmedabad: Lakhs of devotees are visiting Ayodhya daily after the Pran Prathishta of Shri Ram Lalla took place in Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir on January 22nd. Indian Railways runs several trains to connect the temple town of Ayodhya with different corners of the country. However, starting this February, IRCTC is going to offer a tour package that will take the devotees from Gujarat to Ayodhya while also giving them a pilgrim tour of 3 out of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run “Shree Ram Janam Bhoomi – Ayodhya, Prayagraj with 03 Jyotirlinga Darshan” by Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist train covering Ayodhya, Prayagraj , Shringaverpur, Chitrakoot , Varanasi , Ujjain & Nasik
BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN | |
Package Name | “Shree Ram Janam Bhoomi – Ayodhya, Prayagraj with 03 Jyotirlinga Darshan” |
Traveling Mode | Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train |
Departure Station | Rajkot |
Boarding | Rajkot – Surendra Nagar – Viramgam – Sabarmati – Nadiad – Anand – Chhayapuri – Godhra – Dahod – Meghnagar & Ratlam |
De- Boarding | Vadodara – Anand – Nadiad – Sabarmati – Viramgam – Surendra nagar – Rajkot. *The passengers boarding from Godhra, Dahod, Meghnagar & Ratlam may de-board at Vadodara station or any other convenient Station |
Itinerary | “Ayodhya – Prayagraj – Shringaverpur – Chitrakoot – Varanasi – Ujjain – Nasik & Back” |
Class | Economy class (SL), Comfort Class (3AC) & Superior (2AC) |
Tour date & duration | 05.02.2024 (09 N /10 D) |
Meals | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
All price mentioned are per person Tariff: (Including GST)
Category | Price Per Person |
Economy class (sleeper) | Rs.20,500/-per person |
Comfort class (3AC) | Rs.33,000/- per person |
Superior class (2AC) | Rs.46,000/- per person |
Day | Destination | Particulars |
05.02.24 | Rajkot | Departure of train. Boarding of passengers at Rajkot, Surendra Nagar, Viramgam, Sabarmati, Nadiad, Anand, Chhayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Meghnagar, Ratlam. Overnight Journey. |
06.02.24 | Ayodhya | Arrival at Ayodhya Railway station. Transfer to the accommodation places. After check-in and freshen-up, all passengers proceed for Arti at Saryu River (by own). Overnight stay at Ayodhya. |
07.02.24 | Ayodhya – Prayag | After breakfast, proceed to visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple at Ayodhya. Attend evening Arti at Saryu River (by own). Late Night Departure towards Prayag. Overnight Train Journey. |
08.02.24 | Prayag – Chitrakoot | Arrival at Prayagraj Sangam Railway station, after Check-in proceed to have sacred bath at Triveni Sangam and visit Hanuman temple at Sangam Prayag. By road proceed to visit Shringaverpur (40 Km/1 hour from Prayag), Visit temples at Shringaverpur. By road proceed to Chitrakoot. (75 Km/ 3 hours). Visit of Ramghat at Chitrakoot. Overnight stay at Chitrakoot. |
09.02.24 | Chitrakoot | Have sacred bath in Mandakini River at Chitrakoot. Proceed to visit Temples, Sati Anusuiya Ashram, Gupta Godavari, Hanuman Dhara etc at Chitrakoot and evening Proceed to Manikpur Railway station. Departure of train to Varanasi. Overnight Train Journey. |
10.02.24 | Varanasi | Early morning Arrival at Varanasi station, check-in at hotel and proceed to visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Evening Ganga Aarti(By Own). Late evening departure towards Ujjain. |
11.02.24 | Ujjain | Arrival at Ujjain Railway Station, after fresh up visit Mahakal lok (by own). Overnight Stay at Ujjain. |
12.02.24 | Early Morning darshan of Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Kal Bhairav & Harsiddhi Mata Temple. Evening departure towards Nasik. | |
13.02.24 | Nasik | Early Arrival at Nashik station, after freshen-up by road proceed to Visit Panchavati, Kala Ram Mandir & Tribakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Late Night Departure towards Rajkot. |
14.02.24 | Rajkot | De-boarding of passengers at Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Sabarmati, Viramgam, Surendra nagar, Rajkot. Tour End. |
Timings mentioned are tentative and may be change. Final timing issue by Railway operating department will be intimated two days before the commencement of journey”
Important Note: Mandatory Dress Code for Pilgrims for Temple Darshan
*Gents: Dhoti (White) & Shirt or Kurtha & Pyajama.
*Ladies: Saree or Salwar Kameez (With Pallu Compulsory).
*All pilgrims are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirt, Jeans etc. as the same are strictly prohibited irrespective of any age group.
*While online Booking Make sure that entered name should be as per the Aadhar card of the passenger.
Inclusions: –
Services | SL: Economy Category | 3AC: Comfort Category | 2AC: Superior Category |
Train Journey | Non AC Sleeper | III-AC | II-AC |
Night Stay & Wash & Change | Night Stay: NON-AC Budget Hotel Rooms on Twin & Triple Sharing basis. Wash & Change on Multi Sharing basis (Max 5 Pax in one Room) | Stay in AC Budget Hotels on DBL/TRP, Wash n Change on DBL/TRP in Non AC Hotel Room | AC Rooms in Superior Hotels matching to 03-star hotel standard on Twin & Triple sharing |
Meals | Unlimited Veg Meals Morning Tea/Coffee |
Unlimited Veg Meals Morning Tea/Coffee |
Unlimited Veg Meals (Morning Tea/Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). The off-board meals for superior category should be arranged in their respective Hotels / Restaurants |
Water Bottle | Two Railneer/Railway approved Water Bottle per day per tourist. | Two Railneer/Railway approved Water Bottle per day per tourist. | Two Railneer/Railway approved Water Bottle per day per tourist. |
Transportation | 3X2 NON-AC BUS for all transfers & Sightseeing | 3X2 AC BUS for all transfers & Sightseeing | 3X2 AC BUS for all transfers & Sightseeing |
- On-board and Off-board vegetarian meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served.
- Tour Escort for announcements and information & Security staff on train for each coach (without arms).
- Travel Insurance for the passengers.
All Package Exclusions:
- Items of personal nature, i.e., laundry, medicines.
- Entrance fee for monuments and Boating, adventure sports etc.
- Meals are included but a choice of menu is not available.
- Service of Tour Guide.
- Special Darshan Tickets of pilgrimage sites.
- Camera Charges, Porterage, Pony, Doli or Helicoptor Sevice’s etc.
- All kind of tips to drivers, waiters, guides, representative, Fuel Surcharge, etc.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us.
- All services not mentioned in the Package Inclusions. applicable Taxes.
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