IRCTC Uttar Bharat Darshan Tour: Travel Package for Rupees 9,450
The tour package includes Varanasi, Ayodhya, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Amritsar & Mata Vaishno Devi.
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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers several domestic and international tour packages. The Uttar Bharat Darshan Yatra by IRCTC is scheduled to start tomorrow, 13 June.
This tour package includes some popular religious and leisure destinations like Varanasi, Ayodhya, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Amritsar and Mata Vaishno Devi. These destinations will be covered by the Bharat Darshan special tourist train.
The cost of the IRCTC Uttar Bharat Darshan tour package is Rs 11,550 per person in 3rd AC Class and Rs 9,450 per person in the Sleeper Class.
Here are the details about the Uttar Bharat Darshan Yatra package by IRCTC:
| Package Details | |
|---|---|
| Package Name | UTTAR DARSHAN YATRA WZBD258 |
| Traveling Mode | Train |
| Station/Departure Time | Indore : 15:00 hrs |
| Class | SL class/ 3AC |
| Frequency | 13.06.2019 |
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
| Hotel Name | NA |
WHAT ARE THE BOARDING STATIONS?
People can board the train from following stations:
- Indore
- Dewas
- Ujjain
- Sehore
- Sant Hirdaramnagar (Bairagarh)
- Vidisha
- Ganjbasoda
- Bina
- Sagar
- Damoh
- Katni
- Satna
Here is the complete itinerary of the IRCTC Uttar Bharat Darshan Yatra package:
| Date | Destination | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| 13.06.2019 | Indore - Dewas - Ujjain - Sehore - Sant Hirdaramnagar (Bairagarh) - Vidisha - Ganjbasoda - Bina - Sagar - Damoh - Katni - Satna | Departure from Indore towards Varanasi. Boarding of tourists at Dewas, Ujjain, Sehore, Sant Hirdaramnagar (Bairagarh), Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni and Satna. Overnight Train Journey. |
| 14.06.2019 | Varanasi | Arrival at Varanasi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath temple at Varanasi. Departure towards Ayodhya. Overnight Train Journey. |
| 15.06.2019 | Ayodhya | Arrival at Ayodhya. Visit temples at Ayodhya. Departure towards Haridwar. Overnight Train Journey. |
| 16.06.2019 | Haridwar | Arrival at Haridwar. Visit Har Ki Paudi, Ganga Aarti. |
| Overnight stay at Haridwar. | ||
| 17.06.2019 | Haridwar (Rishikesh) | Visit to Rishikesh. Departure towards Amritsar. Overnight train journey. |
| 18.06.2019 | Amritsar | Arrival Amritsar. Visit Golden temple & Vagha border. Departure towards Shmata Vd Katra(SVDK). Overnight Journey. |
| 19.06.2019 | Shmata Vd Katra(SVDK) | Arrival Shmata Vd Katra(SVDK). Proceed to Katra for Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan. Night stay at Katra. |
| 20.06.2019 | Shmata Vd Katra(SVDK) | Return to Shmata Vd Katra (SVDK) and departure towards Indore. Overnight train Journey. |
| 21.06.2019 | Gwalior - Jhansi - Bina | Deboarding of Tourists at Gwalior, Jhansi and Bina. |
| Overnight train Journey. | ||
| 22.06.2019 | Ganjbasoda - Vidisha - Sant Hirdaramnagar (Bairagarh) - Sehore - Ujjain - Dewas - Indore | Deboarding of Tourists at Ganjbasoda, Vidisha, Sant Hirdaramnagar (Bairagarh), Sehore, Ujjain and Dewas. Arrival at Indore. Tour end with Happy memories. |
According to the IRCTC website, these are tentative timings and are subject to change.
WHAT DOES THE PACKAGE INCLUDE?
The IRCTC Uttar Bharat Darshan Yatra package includes the following facilities:
- Hall accommodation at places to spend the night/freshen up in the morning
- Pure vegetarian meals
- Tourist buses to visit sightseeing spots
- Tour escorts for announcements and information
- Security arrangements for each coach (without arms)
- An IRCTC official on the train, serving as Train Superintendent
| Services | Comfort | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Train Journey | 3 Tier AC | Sleeper |
| Night Stay | Dharamshala/Lodges/Dormitories on multi-sharing basis. | |
| Wash & change | Dharamshala/Lodges/Dormitories. | |
| Meals | Morning Tea/Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water per day. | |
| Road Transport | Non AC Transport for transfer & sightseeing on SIC basis. | |
As per the IRCTC official website, the travellers will have to take responsibility for any personal expenses (including extra fees for visiting monuments), porterage service, natural calamity, theft, accidents, any loss or damages caused during the course of the tour. IRCTC will not take any responsibility for these circumstances. It is also advised that the passengers strictly follow the reporting time as instructed by tour escorts.
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