Akshaya Tritiya Special Ganga Snan

Akshaya Tritiya Special Ganga Snan

Special Train-Akshaya Tritiya Ganga Snan | Akshaya Tritiya 2022 Ganga Snan Special Train

• Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
• Package Code: SZFTR01
• Origin: MADURAI
• Destination: AGRA / ALLAHABAD / DELHI / Gaya / HARIDWAR / HYDERABAD / Mathura / VARANASI
• Departure: 28-APR-2022
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 28-APR-22

Package Name: AKSHAYA TRITIYA SPECIAL GANGA SNAN

Destination covered:- Gaya – Varanasi – Allahabad – Haridwar – Delhi – Mathura – Agra – Hyderabad (Statue of Equality Ramanuja)

Boarding Point: Madurai, Trichy, Erode, Salem, Chennai Central

Deboarding Points: Chennai Central, Salem, Erode, Trichy, Madurai

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days

Package Details
Package Name	Akshaya Tritiya Special Ganga Snan
Destination Covered	Gaya – Varanasi – Allahabad – Haridwar – Delhi – Mathura – Agra –  Hyderabad
Traveling Mode	Special Tourist Train
Departure	Madurai / Trichy / Erode / Salem / Chennai Central
Class	Comfort / Standard / Budget
Frequency	28.04.2022

Package cost (Akshaya Tritiya Special Ganga Snan)
Category	Single	Double	Triple	Child with bed / without bed (05-12 yrs)
Budget (SL)	19900
Standard (SL)	27900	26500	24700	21400
Comfort (3AC)	39900	36900	35150	32000

DATE	PARTICULARS	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE
28.04.2022	Departure from Madurai	–	Early Morning
	Departure from Trichy	Early Morning	Early Morning
	Departure from Karur	Morning	Morning
	Departure from Erode	Morning	Morning
	Departure from Salem	Morning	Morning
	Departure from Chennai Central	Afternoon	Afternoon
	Departure from Vijayawada	Night	Night
29.04.2022	In Train	–	–
30.04.2022	Arrival Gaya	Morning	–
	Proceed to Phalguni River. Pinda Pradanam on Chithirai Amavasya Day Visit Vishnupadam by walk
	Board train from Gaya	–	Afternoon
	Arrival Varanasi	–	Night Stay
01.05.2022	Holy bath in the Ganges. Perform Rituals Darshan of Kasi Viswanath, Kasi Visalatchi, Anna Poorni	–	Night Stay
02.05.2022	Board train from Varanasi	–	Morning
	Arrival Prayag (Allahabad)	Morning	–
	Bathe in Triveni Sangam
	Board train from Prayag	–	Afternoon
03.05.2022	Arrival Haridwar	Morning
	Bathe in Ganges. Visit : Manasadevi Mandir Yathries have to go by walk or cycle Rickshaw to Harikipauri and Manasadevi from accommodation center
	Board train from Haridwar	–	Night
04.05.2022	Arrival Delhi Safdarjung	Morning
	Delhi by day Sight Seeing : Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat, India Gate Museums subject to permission	–	Night Stay
05.05.2022	Board train from Delhi Safdarjung	–	Morning
	Arrival Mathura	Morning
	Visit: Taj Mahal, Mathura
	Board train from Agra Cantt	–	Night
06.05.2022	In Train	–	–
07.05.2022	Arrival Hyderabad	Morning	–
	Fresh up Visit: Statue of Equality (Ramanuja)
	Board train from Hyderabad	–	Evening
08.05.2022	Arrival Vijayawada	Early Morning	Early Morning
	Arrival Chennai Central	Morning	Morning
	Arrival Salem	Evening	Evening
	Arrival Erode	Evening	Evening
	Arrival Karur	Evening	Evening
	Arrival Trichy	Night	Night
	Arrival Madurai	Night

Passengers undertaking this tour are required to carry fully vaccinated certificate as per state protocol / temple administration

NOTE:

1. The Arrival / Departure timings at halt stations are tentative, and subject to Railway approval and train running as per schedule.
2. In case certain halts are not approved by Railways, alternative halt arrangements will be made by IRCTC / SZ to cover such sightseeing locations. Under such circumstances announcements will be made in the train. For eg: If halt at Amritsar is not approved by Railways, an alternate halt at Jallandar will be requested by IRCTC.
3. IRCTC / SZ is not liable for publicized coverage of sightseeing locations in certain cases due to exceptional circumstances beyond its control.
4. In case of No Show, no refund request will be entertained by IRCTC / SZ.

Comfort:

• Train journey by 3AC class.
• Standard economy AC Rooms.
• NAC road transfers on SIC basis.
• On board South Indian Vegetarian catering Breakfast , Lunch, evening Tea with snacks and Dinner.
• Off board South Indian Vegetarian catering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while at hotel / Dormitory or Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served on fixed menu.
• Tour Escort & Security on train.
• 1 litre water bottle x 2 Per Day.

Standard:

• Train journey by SL class.
• Standard economy NAC Rooms.
• NAC road transfers on SIC basis.
• On board South Indian Vegetarian catering Breakfast , Lunch, evening Tea with snacks and Dinner.
• Off board South Indian Vegetarian catering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while at hotel or Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served on fixed menu.
• Tour Escort & Security on train.
• 1 litre water bottle x 2 Per Day.

BUDGET:

• Train journey by SL class.
• Dharamshalas / Hall accommodation.
• NAC road transfers on SIC basis.
• On board South Indian Vegetarian catering Breakfast , Lunch, evening Tea with snacks and Dinner.
• Off board South Indian Vegetarian catering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while at hotel or Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served on fixed menu.
• Tour Escort & Security on train.
• 1 litre water bottle x 2 Per Day.

Package Exclusions:

• Entrance Fee.
• Special Darshan charges.
• Camera Charges.
• Items of personal nature / personal expenses i.e. laundry, medicines.
• Porterage.
• Service of Tour Guide at sightseeing places.
• All others not mentioned in the Package Inclusions.

Note: Leave Travel Concession (LTC) will be issued by IRCTC for the tourists who avail Special Tourist Train tours (Train fare & Road transfers rate as applicable will be admitted) after completion of the tour in the format prescribed

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 for Buddhist Train shall apply as under:

No. of days before commencement of Trip*	Total Deductions
45 Days and above(excluding departure date)	10 % of the package cost
Within a period of 44 to 15 Days (excluding departure date)	25 % of the package cost
Within a period of 14 to 7 Days (excluding of Departure Date)	50 % of the package cost
Within the period of 7 Days or before the scheduled date of departure	100 % of the package cost

Terms and Conditions:

* Excluding the day of start of journey.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Passengers undertaking this tour are required to carry fully vaccinated certificate as per state protocol / temple administration

Generic preventive measures:

The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all supporting staff and tourists during tour package services at all times.

1. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.
2. Use of face covers / masks to be made mandatory.
3. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible like train / transport / stay etc.
4. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing / sneezing with a Tissue / handkerchief / flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.
5. Self-Monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to Tour manager and IRCTC helpline.
6. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.
7. Installation & use of AarogyaSetuapp, Shall be advised to all (Supporting staff& Tourists).

DO’s & Don’ts list:

A list containing Do’s & Don’ts may be sent two day in advance from the date of journey / commencement of trip via e-mail / SMS and hardcopy may be given to each tourists at the time of boarding with the following points:

• Installation & use of AarogyaSetu app by all(Staff & Tourists)
• Tourist should wear face mask and hand gloves.
• Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.
• Luggage should be disinfected at reception / boarding point.
• Tourists are advised to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.
• All tourists should abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States / Local administration which they are visiting.
• Tourists should avoid using other tourist’s phone, Water bottle, Umbrella etc as much as possible.
• Social distancing should be followed during boarding / deboarding of train / any other transport, Monuments &pilgrim places visit, group lunches / dinners etc.
• Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, buses, hotels / dharmashala etc.
• All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels / dharamshala etc.
• Touching of statues / idols / holy books etc, not allowed in religious / tourist inside the religious place.
• No physical offerings like Prasad / distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious place.
• Avoid physical contact while greeting each other.

Terms & Conditions

1. Passengers have to board and deboard the train at nominated stations as per the final Railway order and local transportation expenses to be borne by tourists on their own.
2. The package tour decided by the IRCTC includes Third AC / SL Train Tickets, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, AC / NAC Rooms / Hall / Dharamshalas at places of night stay, NAC road transfer services.
3. Personalized service is not viable; hence kindly converge with the group. In case of any assistance required do contact our group representative.
4. No rude behavior will be entertained, further to which you will be forced to drop from the tour.
5. Kindly queue while boarding the buses and don’t rush at the accommodation centre. Our representative would allot accommodation as specified.
6. It is the duty of the co passenger to provide seats first for the Handicapped and old people.
7. You should adhere to the time announced by the tour representatives. Failing which you will have to come to the next destination on your own expenses.
8. While traveling, there might be some delay in providing food, so old people and Diabetic passengers should carry some refreshments.
9. There might be delay in Train Arrivals and Departures and the train may not be able to follow the train timings for which you will have to bear with us.
10. There may be changes in the sightseeing itinerary that may be caused due to arise of situations that have to be adhered.
11. Announcement made in the train should be followed strictly to have pleasant travel.
12. In case any problem arises during the journey, the company’s decision will be final.
13. The tourist should follow the instruction given by the tour representative and should not interfere in the administration.
14. No smoking and consuming Alcohol in the train.
15. Please carry ID card at all items (like Driving License, Voter ID card, Ration Card, Pan Card) as proof of Identity for cross verification, by Railway Authorities and the same has to be borne by the tourist.
16. Alternate arrangements will be made for disruption of tour on account of natural calamities and the cost to be borne by the tourist.
17. Arrangements will be made for medical attention during sickness and the cost to be borne by the tourist.
18. The tourist will have adhere by the periodical guidelines issued by the authorities on the tour, through announcement and should not intervene in their working and should not cause any inconvenience to co-passengers.
19. The tour programme may be subject to alterations due to late running of the train. The final timings will be as per the railway order.
20. The decision of IRCTC / South Zone will be final on account of problems arising in the conduct of the tour.

It is in the best interest of the tourists that IRCTC requests tourists to declare themselves medically fit to take the above tour as the same are long duration one’s ranging from 10-14 days.

IRCTC has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities / strikes / cancellations / delay of train / insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip. Operation of AC Tourist Train Trip is subject to minimum no. of passengers booked.

For Bookings and Details Contact us at

• Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Chennai)
  Chennai Central Railway Station.
  Contact – 8287932121
  E-mail – tourismmas@irctc.com
• Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Chennai)
  No.9, 7A, The Raintree Place. Mc.Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600031
  Contact – 9003140680 / 8287931964, 044 – 2836 3726
  E-mail – prabalparida@irctc.com
• Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Madurai)
  Concourse Hall, First Floor,
  Madurai Railway Station.
  Contact – 8287931977, 0452-2345757
  E-mail – r.rajesh@irctc.com
• Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Tirucchirappalli)
  Tirucchirappalli Railway Station.
  Contact – 8287931974
  E-mail – cowthanman.n.s@irctc.com
• Tourism Information And Facilitation Centre (Coimbatore)
  209, Maruthi Towers, Opp. Govt. Hospital, Trichy Road,
  Coimbatore-641018
  Contact: 8287931965 / 9080199470
  E-mail – vijay5621@irctc.com

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