IRCTC announces tour package for Rann of Kutch with Kevadia (SOU)
November 04, 2024
Kutch: Starting November 11th and running through March 25th, the Rann Utsav will draw visitors to the stunning White Rann of Kutch, where they can admire the breathtaking expanse of the snow-white salt desert. During this extended celebration, the Indian Railways has launched a special tour package for the Rann Utsav. The IRCTC has announced a package from Lucknow to the Rann of Kutch and the Statue of Unity in Kevadia.
Here are the full details of this package:
Package Details | |
Package Name | RANN-OF-KUTCH WITH KEVADIA |
Destination Covered | AHMEDABAD-KUTCH-BHUJ AND KEVADIA |
Departure Dates | 13.11.2024 to 19.11.2024 & 21.12.2024 to 27.12.2024 |
Total seats availability | 30 |
Traveling Mode | Flight |
Class | Deluxe |
Hotel Category | 3 Star |
Flight Schedule:
FLIGHT NO | DATE | SECTOR | DEP TIME | ARRIVAL TIME |
6E-279 | 13.11.2024 & 21.12.2024 |
LKO-AMD | 13:35 HRS | 15:40 HRS |
6E-935 | 19.11.2024 & 27.12.2024 |
AMD-LKO | 16:05 HRS | 17:45 HRS |
Note: The Flight timings or schedule only indicative and subject to change as per the airlines operational feasibility.
Tentative Package Tariff: –
Class | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy | Triple Occupancy | Child With Bed (5-11 Yrs) | Child Without Bed (5-11 Yrs) |
Comfort | Rs.78500 /- | Rs.53000/- | Rs. 49200/- | Rs.42000/- | Rs.41000/- |
*Note: – In triple occupancy, extra mattress will be provided on floor.
*Child fare of age 0-2 years would be deposit in cash by customer at IRCTC office at the time of booking.
Tour Itinerary:
Date | Sector | Programme | Night Stay |
Day :-1 | Lucknow Ahmedabad | Assemble at Lucknow Airport at 11:35 hrs to board flight 6E-279 at 13:35 hrs. Reached at Ahmedabad Airport at 15:40hrs. Pick up from Ahmedabad Airport and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax. Evening enjoy visit to Riverfront. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel at Ahmedabad. ( Dinner). | Ahmedabad |
Day:2 | Ahmedabad – Kutch | Post breakfast transfer to Dhordo (Rann Utsav). (343 KM /7 hrs approx). Arrival at Rann Utsav. Welcome & Check – In at Tent stay in Kutch “Rann Utsav”. Lunch at respective Dining Area at Kutch festival. Enjoy in-house activities at Kutch festival. Evening Tea/Coffee. Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Return Transfer to Rann of Kutch festival. Dinner at respective Dining area at Kutch festival. Later, enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Rann Utsav. Overnight stay at Tents in Kutch “Rann Utsav”.(Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner) | Kutch |
Day:3 | Trip to Kalo Dungar (39 KM / 1.20 Hrs approx) | Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise at White Rann of Kutch. After Breakfast, enjoy in-house activities at Kutch festival. After Lunch proceeds to Kala Dungar (Black Hill), Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch. En-route visit Handicraft Village “Gandhi Nu Gaam”. Dinner & overnight stay at Kutch “Rann of Utsav”. Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Kutch Rann Utsav. (Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner) | Kutch |
Day:4 | Bhuj | After breakfast at hotel proceed to Bhuj local sightseeing covering Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Sarad Bag Palace, Kutch Museum, Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum and Swaminarayan Temple. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel at Bhuj .(Breakfast+ Dinner) | Bhuj |
Day:5 | Ahmedabad (407 KM / 8 Hrs approx) | After breakfast transfer to Ahmedabad. On the way visit Modhera and Patan. Late Evening Reached at Ahmedabad. Check in Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. (Breakfast+ Dinner). | Ahmedabad |
Day:6 | Kevadia | After breakfast and checkout from hotel. Proceed to Kevadia and Check in Tent (lunch at own cost) . After Lunch, visit to Statue of Unity (Direct Payment Basis). Dinner & Overnight stay at tent. (Breakfast+ Dinner).*For booking of Statue of Unity Tickets please click on https://statueofunityonline.com/book-ticket/#ticket. Kindly select the Statue of Unity Express Entry and slot time- 14:00 -16:00 Hrs for the same.). | Kevadia |
Day:7 | Ahmedabad -Lucknow | After breakfast, checkout from tent and transfer to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Swami Naryan Temple and later transferred to Ahmedabad Airport. Board flight 6E-935 at 16:05 hrs and reached Lucknow at 17:45 hrs. (Breakfast only). | Tour End |
Package Inclusions: |
Onward and Return Air fare (LKO –AMD- LKO) |
All Transfers & Sightseeing by AC Coach |
Accommodation in Hotels- 2 Nights at Ahmedabad; 1 Night at Bhuj ;Accommodation in Tent- 2 Night at Kutch, 01 Night at Kevadia. |
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner |
01 Littre water bottle |
GST |
*Above itinerary is only indicative, IRCTC and handling agent reserve to change in view of operation feasibility, time availability and local circumstances.
Package Exclusions: |
Any increase in Airfare. |
Any increase in Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge. |
Meals are preset and a choice of menu is not available. |
Any room service / Mini bar shall be chargeable. |
All kind of tips to drivers, guides, representative, Fuel Surcharge, etc. |
Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us. |
Anything not included in the inclusions. |
All arrangements made by IRCTC are in the capacity of an agent, we will not be responsible for any kind of emergency such as landslide, strike, curfew, accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights, etc. |
Accommodation: –
PLACE | NAME OF HOTEL |
AHMEDABAD | REGENTA INN RANIP OR SIMILAR |
KUTCH | PREMIUM TENT OR SIMILAR |
BHUJ | SEVEN SKY CLARKS EXOTICA OR SIMILAR |
AHMEDABAD | REGENTA INN RANIP OR SIMILAR |
KEVADIA | TENT CITY NARMADA OR SIMILAR |
*Note: – In triple occupancy, extra mattress will be provided on floor.
Note:-
- Above rates are subject to availability.
- Cancellation charges as per company policy.
- Room categories in all packages are the base category rooms unless stated otherwise.
- Final confirmation in the proposed hotels is subject to the availability at the time of booking, else similar category hotel will be provided.
- Please reach the airport 2 hours before the departure of the flight. IRCTC will not be responsible for missing of flights by the guest.
- Kindly reconfirm the departure terminal and the flight schedule from the airline before leaving for the airport.
- Web check in is not possible in our group packages.
- Transfers and Sightseeing tours are on SIC (seat in coach) / shared basis by non A/C vehicle.
- Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours shall be provided as per schedule fixed by the hotel. However, this may require you to wait at the airport for short duration until all the guests arriving at that time exit the airport.
- The request for an adjacent or an adjoining room will be on subject to availability.
- It is mandatory to carry the age proof for all passengers including infants along with other travel documents. Child above than 11yrs shall be considered for an adult cost.
- In airline no seat is provided to Infant.
- Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check in and checkout time of the hotel is 12 to 12 noon. Numbers of meals are always corresponding to the number of nights booked.
- In hotels for an extra Adult / Child either Rollaway bed or mattress or sofa cum bed shall be provided.
- For early check in and late check out the payment is to be settled directly by the guest.
- Hotel has the right to claim the damages incurred by any of the guest.
- The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
- The airfares and taxes are calculated as on a mentioned date and any increase in the Taxes or airfares will be borne by the customer.
- For any change in Flight Timings/diversions, Flight cancellation from the airline IRCTC will not be responsible and if it further affects the Sightseeing/Itinerary client need to accommodate accordingly.
- Cost of additional services availed by the guest which are not part of our package inclusions are to be settled directly at the hotel.
- Meals will be provided at fixed venue decided by the hotel. Timings: Breakfast: 07:00 – 09:00 hrs Dinner: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs. These are the standard buffet timings observed by the hotels. Still you are kindly requested to check the perfect timings at the time of check in at the hotel. Once the buffet time is over the hotel might ask you to pay for your meals.
- IRCTC request you that before finalizing the tour with us kindly go through the website of the hotels and read the reviews.
- Package cost is calculated on lowest class Air Fare. Any increase in air fare or airport taxes has to be borne by the client.
- Any Itinerary posted on the website is only a proposed holiday outline.
- In case there is any change in price the same will be communicated to yourself and only after your confirmation, we will proceed further.
- There will be no refund for un-utilized services.
- The package Price is subject to change without prior notice
- Above tour prices are subject to change in the event of increase in hotel room rates levy by the hotel especially during peak season / holiday surcharge and major events/ fairs and convention
- Passenger should get full briefing about the tour from IRCTC before/after the booking to avoid any confusion.
- IRCTC is not liable for personnel expenses, boating, porterage, theft, accidents etc.
Cancellation Policy:
For cancellation of your ticket, please log in to your account, select the Tour Confirmation Number of the ticket you wish to cancel and cancel your ticket from your booked history on line. Cancellation of your Ticket is possible only on the website www.irctctourism.com, and is not possible on PRS Counters. If the user wishes to cancel his ticket, cancellation rules are as under:
No. of days before commencement of Trip* | Total Deductions |
---|---|
21 days prior to departure date | 30 % of the package cost |
21 – 15 days prior to departure date | 55 % of the package cost |
14 – 08 days prior to departure date | 80 % of the package cost |
7 – 0 days/ No Show | 100 % of the package cost |
Terms and Conditions:
Note-
- For Domestic/International Air Packages: – 1st payment for 30% amount, Final/ Balance payment for 70%.
- For All Other Packages: – 1st payment for 25% amount, Final/Balance payment for 75%.
- If the due/final payment is not done within 30 days prior to departure date, then the request for the final payment would not be accepted & booking would be treated as cancelled & relevant cancellation charges would be applicable
Terms and Conditions:
a) The request for name change will be treated as a fresh booking where confirmation will be subject to availability. Please note all bookings confirmed are non-transferable and will invite a cancellation charge as applicable.
b) Changes and Cancellation by IRCTC prior to your departure – The journeys are planned well in advance. We reserve the right to make changes to the program if necessary at any point of time. We reserve the right to cancel the departure or amend the same due to certain operational reasons and conditions. Most changes made by us would be minor, but on certain occasions there could be a possibility of making a significant change. A change is defined as significant if it involves a change of destination or date of departure. In such an eventuality, we would inform you as soon as possible and provide you with the following solutions:1. Or accepting the cancellation where you will receive a refund of the payment remitted to us. However, there will be no refund for any service such as pre/post accommodation, airline tickets, excursions, and extensions etc. that have been booked by you and/or your Travel Agent.
c) In case of a ‘force majeure’ situation due to which a departure has to be cancelled, we regret there would be no refund of the money paid to us or reimbursement of any additional expenses incurred by you as a result of our cancellation/ change.
100% payment at the time of booking will be required.
- On completion of the booking and payment formalities, a confirmation tour voucher will be generated.
- You will have to pay all bank charges.
SURCHARGES:The prices shown are based on known costs and airfare at the time of tour launching the tour and IRCTC does not expect to have to make any changes. In case of unforeseen increase in national or local taxation or factors beyond control, IRCTC reserves the right to impose a surcharge or revise the tour cost.
FORCE MAJEURE :In these booking conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event which IRCTC / the supplier of the service(s) in question / the Third-Party Supplier could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include disruptions/diversions of air services, floods, and earthquakes whether actual or threatened war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, disease, fire and all similar events outside the control of the party concerned.
We cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our agreement with you is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of, ‘force majeure’.
OUR LIABILITY TO YOU:IRCTC will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description whatsoever which results from:
1. the act(s) and / or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party; or
2. the act(s) and / or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your arrangements and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or
3. any service or facility not arranged by us as part of our contract with you; or ‘force majeure’ as defined above.
We do not accept liability for:
1. Any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description which based on the information you gave us at the time of booking, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you
2. Any business losses.
3. Excursions or other tours or any other travel services taken and paid for by you which have not been provided by us whilst you are on our tour. In such instances, your contract will be with the operator / supplier of the excursion or tour or travel services and not with us.
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL:You will have to strictly follow the tour program. There would be no refund if you fail to join the group at the commencement of the tour, or join the group later or leave the group before culmination of the tour for any reasons whatsoever. You are responsible to register with the representative of the Company at the appointed date, place and time and you would be treated as a no-show if you fail to do so. Under no circumstances would any refund be given for any unutilized services. You shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to other co-travellers or which may create the risk of danger or damage to property of the Company, co-travellers or others. In this event, you may be asked to leave the tour immediately. The Company shall be under no liability to any such person.
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