Book AYODHYA KASHI PUNYA KSHETRA YATRA (Saraswati Pushkaralu Special) Holiday Package

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IRCTC Ltd. proposes to run "Ayodhya-Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra” tour package during auspicious period of Saraswati Pushkaralu Special by Bharat Gaurav Tourists train in 2AC, 3AC & SL classes, covering the visit of Puri - Konark - Gaya - Varanasi - Ayodhya - Prayagraj. This tour will showcase six important pilgrimage and heritage destination in 10 days tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

TOUR CODE: SCZBG41
Tour name : Ayodhya - Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra - Saraswati Pushkaralu Special

Duration : 09 Nights/10 Days

Tour Date : 08.05.2025

Tour Itinerary : Puri - Konark - Gaya - Varanasi - Ayodhya - Prayagraj

No. of Seats : 718 (SL: 460, 3AC: 206, 2AC: 52)

Boarding / De Boarding Stations: Secunderabad, Bhongir, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Dornakal,
Khammam, Madhira, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Duvvada, Pendurti & Vizianagaram

TOUR PRICE (Per person price in Indian Rupees inclusive of GST):

Category	Per Adult	Child (5-11 Years)
Economy (SL)	Rs 16,800/-	Rs 15,700/-
Standard (3AC)	Rs 26,600/-	Rs 25,300/-
Comfort (2AC)	Rs 34,900/-	Rs 33,300/-

Note: Passenger booked as Single will have to share the occupancy with other passenger on sharing basis with other bookings.

Note: Indian Railways is providing approximately 33% concession for promotion of rail tourism under Bharat Gaurav Train scheme. The above price is inclusive of the concession.

Destinations and places covered:

Puri : Lord Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple
Gaya : Vishnupad Temple
Varanasi : Kashi Viswanath Temple & Corridor, Kashi Vishalakshi and Annapurna Devi Temple.
Evening Ganga Aarti
Ayodhya : Ram Janma Bhoomi, Hanumangarhi and Aarati at Sarayu River
Prayagraj : Triveni Sangam

NOTE: Seating arrangement will be finalized 03 - 04 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth is not guaranteed.

Time wise Tour Itinerary

DATE	PLACE	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE	ITINERARY
DAY-01 08.05.2025	Secunderabad		12:00 Hrs	Departure from Secunderabad
	Bhongir	13:00 Hrs	13:02 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Jangaon	13:45 Hrs	13:47 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Kazipet	14:45 Hrs	14:50 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Warangal	15:00 Hrs	15:05 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Mahbubabad	16:00 Hrs	16:02 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Dornakal	16:30 Hrs	16:32 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Khammam	17:00 Hrs	17:02 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Madhira	17:45 Hrs	17:47 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Vijayawada	19:00 Hrs	19:15 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Eluru	20:20 Hrs	20:22 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Rajahmundry	22:00 Hrs	22:05 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Samalkot	23:00 Hrs	23:02 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
DAY-02 09.05.2025	Tuni	00:00 Hrs	00:02 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Duvvada	01:30 Hrs	01:32 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Pendurti	02:00 Hrs	02:02 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Vizianagaram	02:45 Hrs	02:55 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Maltipatpur	09:00 Hrs	-	Arrive at Maltipatpur Railway Station, proceed to Puri by road. Transfer to accommodation. Lunch and visit to Lord Jagannath Temple. Night Stay at Puri
DAY-03 10.05.2025	Maltipatpur	-	14:00 Hrs	After breakfast check out from accommodation & proceed to visit Konark Sun Temple. Drop at Maltipatpur Railway Station to board train for onward journey to Gaya. (via Bhubaneswar - Cuttack - Bhadrak - Balasore - Adra)
DAY-04 11.05.2025	Gaya	09:30 Hrs	-	Arrive at Gaya Railway Station. Transfer to accommodation for wash & change at Bodhgaya. After lunch proceed to visit VishnuPad Temple. Dinner and night stay.
DAY-05 12.05.2025	Gaya	-	08:00 Hrs	After breakfast checkout the hotel and drop at Gaya Railway Station to board train for onward journey to Varanasi.
DAY-05 12.05.2025	Banaras (BSBS)	13:00 Hrs	Night Stay	Arrive at Banaras Railway Station. Proceed to Sarnath for accommodation. Dinner and night stay.
DAY-06 13.05.2025	Banaras (BSBS)	-	Night Stay	After breakfast, later proceed for full day sightseeing visiting Kashi Viswanath Temple & Corridor, Kashi Vishalakshi and Annapurna Devi Temple. Evening witness Ganga Aarati. Night stay in Varanasi.
DAY-07 14.05.2025	Banaras ( BSBS)		07.00Hrs	Board train from Banaras Railway Station for onward journey to Ayodhya.
DAY-07 14.05.2025	Ayodhya	12:30 Hrs	23:10 Hrs	Arrive at AyodhyaDham/Salarpur Railway Station (Ayodhya). Proceed for sightseeing of Shri Ramjanma Bhoomi, Hanumangari. Evening witness Aarati at Sarayu River (if time permits). After dinner drop at AyodhyaDham/Salarpur Railway Station (Ayodhya) to board the train for onward journey to Prayagraj.
DAY-08 15.05.2025	Prayag Sangam (PYGS)	04:30 Hrs	14:00 Hrs	On arrival at Prayag Sangam Railway station. Proceed for having bath at Holy TriveniSangam – The Ganga, Yamuna and the Mythical Saraswati - Perform Ritual. Board train from Prayagraj for return Journey to Secunderabad. (via Katni, Bilaspur, Raipur)
DAY-09 16.05.2025				On Train Journey
DAY-10 17.05.2025	Vizianagaram	05:00 Hrs	05:05 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Pendurti	05:45 Hrs	05:47 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Duvvada	06:10 Hrs	06:12 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Tuni	07:45 Hrs	07:47 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Samalkot	08:45 Hrs	08:47 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Rajahmundry	09:50 Hrs	09:55 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Eluru	12:00 Hrs	12:02 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Vijayawada	13:30 Hrs	13:45 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Madhira	14:45 Hrs	14:47 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Khammam	15:35 Hrs	15:37 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Dornakal	16:00 Hrs	16:02 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Mahbubabad	16:30 Hrs	16:32 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Warangal	17:40 Hrs	17:45 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Kazipet	18:00 Hrs	18:05 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Jangaon	19:10 Hrs	19:12 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Bhongir	20:00 Hrs	20:02 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Secunderabad	21:00 Hrs	Tour Ends	De-Boarding of Passenger

NOTE:

Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of Train. Customers are requested to book their onward/return travel arrangements keeping sufficient time, since the arrival time at respective station may differ subject to train running status.

Seating arrangement will be finalized 03 - 04 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth is not guaranteed.

Package Inclusions:

Train Journey, Night Stay, Wash & Change and Transport will be provided as under:

Services	Economy	Standard	Comfort
Train Journey	Sleeper Class	3AC	2AC
Night Stay in budget hotels as per itinerary	Non-AC Rooms as per occupancy	AC Rooms as per occupancy	AC Rooms as per occupancy
Wash & Change in budget hotels as per itinerary	Non-AC rooms on Multi sharing (maximum 4-5 pax per room)	Non-AC rooms on Twin/Triple sharing	AC rooms on Twin/Triple sharing
Transportation	Non AC Vehicle	Non AC Vehicle	AC Vehicle

All meals: morning tea, breakfast lunch and dinner (vegetarian only).
Travel insurance for the passengers.
Services of professional and friendly tour escorts.
Security on train
IRCTC Tour Managers will travel throughout the tour for necessary assistance.
All applicable taxes.

Package Exclusions:

Monument entry charges, boating, adventure sports etc.
Meals are preset and a choice of menu is not available.
Any room service will be chargeable.
Cost of sightseeing, entrance and local guides etc. not included in the itinerary.
All kind of tips to drivers, waiters, 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.

CANCELLATION POLICY

No. of days before commencement of Trip	Total Deductions
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date)	₹250.00 per passenger
Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date)	25% of the package cost
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date)	50% of the package cost
Less than 4 days	100% of the package cost

Important Note:

All Guests are requested to carry Voter ID/Aadhar Card with them.
Some of the hotels in the selected locations may not be having lift facilities.
Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of Train. The final Timing will be based on the Train order received from the railways.
Operation of Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.
Leave Travel Concession (LTC) will be issued by Tripozo or its partner for the tourists (working in Central & State Government) who wish to avail the same for this tour (only the Train fare & Road transfers will be admitted) after completion of the tour.
Tripozo or its partner is not liable for any compensation for delay/cancellation of the trains due to any reason.
Tripozo or its partner has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities/ strikes/ cancellation/ delay of train/ insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour period.
In case of No Show, no refund request will be entertained by Tripozo or its partner/SCZ.
Passengers before boarding the train should ensure the proper check-up of their body/ health from their Doctor in order to be fit for travelling, Tripozo or its partner will not be responsible for any mishap due to unfit condition/ health problem such as restlessness/ anxiety/ Unusual breathing problem of Asthmatic clients/ any other physical problems and Natural Death of the passengers.

DO'S & DONT’S:

Please go through the following points to make your journey better and comfortable:

1. It is the duty of the co passenger to provide seats inside the vehicle first for the Handicapped and old people.

2. Smoking and consuming of Alcohol is prohibited in train and during the tour period.

3. Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc.

4. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels etc.

5. Touching of statues /idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious / tourist places.

6. No physical offerings like Prasad /distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious place.

7. Coordination for medical attention in case of any sickness shall be made at feasible railway stations enroute, the cost of the same will have to be borne by the tourist.

Tour Manager

Your Tour Manager is your source of information. Please follow guidelines of the Tour Manager at all times.

During Train Journey

Do not pull the chain while traveling on train as it is a punishable offence when done without a valid reason.
Do not waste any water unnecessarily in the train.
Do not cross railway tracks. Use foot over bridges.

Attire

Please ensure that your attire does not offend the locals/visitors at the places you visit. At holy shrines, you may be required to remove your shoes.

Decorum

Please maintain decency of language as a courtesy towards your fellow passengers in the train and other visitors at the shrines/places your visit.
Do not be rude while interacting with locals and do not indulge in any arguments. In case of any doubts on any matter, please communicate with the Tour Manager.
Please be in groups and follow timings at the places you visit as per instructions of the Tour Manager.
Photography may be restricted at certain places. Do not offend the local regulations.
Tripozo or its partner reserves the right to remove any passenger that it feels is creating discord on the tour.

Sight seeing

The itinerary provided to you may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Please follow the instructions of Tour Manager.
Tripozo or its partner shall not be responsible for any mishaps caused due to negligence, non-compliance of instructions etc.

Safety and Security

Please take complete care of your belongings during the tour.
Do carry a Photo Identity Card such as Voter's ID, Passport, PAN Card etc. for Security reasons.

Please leave the contact details of person(s) to be contacted in case of any Emergency with the Tour Manager.

PACKAGE PROVIDER CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Person Name	Telephone Number	Office Address
Zonal Office	040-27702407 / 9701360701	IRCTC, South Central Zone, 9-1-129/1/302, 3rd Floor, Oxford Plaza, S.D. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana
Mallesh	9281495843
Jayanth	9281495845
Pawan Sengar	8287932228
Sashidhar	8287932229
Basudha	8287932231
Ch Satish	9281030712
Naresh Orsu	9281030711
Santhosh	9281030734
Akhila	9281030705
Ch Balaji	9281030714	IRCTC Vijayawada, Near Railway Retiring Room, Vijayawada
Praveen Nayak	9281495848	IRCTC Vijayawada, Near Railway Retiring Room, Vijayawada
K Pavan	8287932313	IRCTC Tirupati, Platform No.1, 1st Floor, Retiring Rooms Complex, Tirupati Railway Station
Yesaiah	9281495853
Chandan Nath	9281030748	Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Platform No.1, Besides APTDC Counter, Visakhapatnam
Sai Prasad	9281495847
Biswajit Panda	9390112758	House No-08, Gangadhar Meher Nagar, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar (Infront of Pal Heights)
Sanghamitra	8287932227
Rakesh	9281030739