Bharat Nepal Divine Tour – Bharat Gaurav Tourists Train

India Nepal Divine Tour (CDBG05)

INDIA NEPAL DIVINE TOUR

• Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
• Package Code: CDBG05
• Origin: DELHI SAFDARJUNG
• Destination: KASHI / KATHMANDU
• Departure: 09.05.2023
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 09-MAY-23

IRCTC Ltd. proposes to run “India Nepal Divine Tour” tour package by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist train in 2AC & 1 AC classes, covering the visit of two prominent pilgrimage site of India and Nepal together in two sacred cities Kashi and Kathmandu. This tour will also showcase the important pilgrimage and heritage places of two destinations in 8 days tour.

Highlights:

Tour name	“India – Nepal Divine Tour”
Duration	07 Nights / 08 Days
Tour Date	09.05.2023
Tour Itinerary	Delhi- Varanasi- Kathmandu- Delhi.
Train Itinerary	Delhi (DSJ) – Varanasi – Raxaul – Delhi (DSJ).
Boarding Stations	Delhi Safdarjung
De-boarding Stations	Delhi Safdarjung
No. of seats	120 (AC I Coupe 24; AC I Cabin 48; AC II 48)

Destinations and visits covered:

India:

• Varanasi: Sarnath (Outer visit), Tulsi Manas temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and temple, Ganga Aarti at Varanasi Ghat.

Nepal:

• Chitwan: Chitwan National Park.
• Manakamana Temple
• Kathmandu: Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Jal Narayan and Vishnu Temple.

TOUR PRICE: Per person inclusive of GST

Class	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple Occupancy	Child with Bed (5-11 Years)
AC II	59,810	53,940	53,655	53,655
AC I Cabin	63,430	57,560	57,280	57,280
AC I Coupe	–	64,350	–	–

NOTE: Seating arrangement will be finalized 07 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: COVID-19 fully vaccination certificate is compulsory for temple darshan and sightseeing of monuments. All passengers should carry vaccination certificate in hard copy or in phone during the duration of tour.

Time wise Tour Itinerary

Day	Destination	Particulars
Day 1	Delhi (DSJ)	Train departs at 16:00 hrs. Dinner onboard & overnight train journey.
Day 2	Varanasi	Morning tea and breakfast onboard. Train arrives at Varanasi Railway Station. Proceed to visit Mulgandhkuti Vihar and the giant Buddha. Later check-in and lunch. Later proceed for Kashi Vishwanath temple and corridor. The Ghats of Varanasi for the Ganga aarti follow next. Return back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3	Varanasi – Raxaul	Early morning visit Subah-e-Banaras at Assi Ghat followed by visit of Tulsi Manas Mandir and Sankat Mochan Mandir. Later return back to hotel for breakfast. Check-out at 1200 hrs and have lunch. Post lunch proceed to visit Trade Facilitation Centre and Craft Museum for demonstration as well shopping. Evening return to Railway station and board in the train. Departure for Raxaul at 1900 hrs. Dinner onboard. Overnight train journey.
Day 4	Raxaul  – Chitwan	Morning tea and breakfast onboard. Train arrives at Raxaul Railway Station. Later proceed for Chitwan (120 kms/3-4 hrs). Arrive at hotel, check-in. Lunch in the hotel. Evening enjoy Tharu Cutural event. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at Chitwan.
Day 5	Chitwan  – Manakamana – Kathmandu	Morning avail the Jeep Safari in Chitwan National park (Approx 2 hours). Breakfast at hotel. Checkout and proceed to Kathmandu (170 kms/5-6 hrs). Enroute visit Manakamana Temple and Lunch at a suitable place. Arrive at hotel, check-in. Evening free on leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6	Kathmandu	Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for visit of Pashupatinath temple. Further visit Boudhanath stupa – holiest Buddhist shrine. Lunch at a suitable place. Later proceed for visit JAL NARAYAN TEMPLE, VISHNU TEMPLE. Swayambhunath stupa is the last sightseeing of the day. Return back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7	Kathmandu –  Raxaul	Breakfast at hotel. Check out and proceed to Raxaul (280 Kms/ 7-8 Hours). Lunch at suitable place. Arrive Raxaul and board the train. Train departs at 2100 hrs from Raxaul to Delhi. Dinner onboard & overnight train journey.
Day 8	Delhi (DSJ)	Morning tea & breakfast onboard. Wash & change and lunch onboard. Arrival Delhi Safdarjung Station at 1500 hrs. TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

NOTE: 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.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• Train Journey by Deluxe AC Tourist train in AC II & AC I class.
• 01 night stay in Deluxe hotels (AC rooms) as per itinerary at Varanasi.
• 01 night stay in at Chitwan and 02 nights stay at Kathmandu in Deluxe hotels (AC rooms) as per the itinerary.
• All meals: morning tea, breakfast lunch and dinner: vegetarian only.
• All Transfers and sightseeing in AC vehicles (AC will not work in the hills).
• Travel insurance for the passengers.
• Services of professional and friendly tour escorts.
• 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 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, 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)	Rs. 250 /- 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

Terms and Conditions:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All Guests are requested to carry Voter ID/Aadhar Card & Covid-19 final dose certificate 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 Deluxe Tourist Train is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.
• IRCTC 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.
• 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, IRCTC 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 & DON’Ts:

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

1. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App. by all (Staff & tourists).
2. Tourist should wear face mask and hand gloves.
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.
4. Luggage should be disinfected at reception /boarding point.
5. Tourists are advised to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.
6. All tourists have to abide with the mandatory health advisories issued by the States / local administration which they are visiting.
7. Tourist should avoid using other tourist’s phone, water bottle, umbrella etc. as much as possible.
8. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels etc.
9. Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc.
10. Social distancing to be followed during boarding/de-boarding of train/ any other transport, monuments & pilgrim places visit group lunches / dinners etc.
11. Touching of statues /idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious / tourist places.
12. No physical offerings like Prasad /distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious place.
13. COVID-19 fully vaccination certificate is compulsory for temple darshan and sightseeing of monuments. All passengers should carry vaccination certificate in hard copy or in phone during the duration of tour.
14. Avoid physical contact while greeting each other.

TOUR MANAGER

• Your Tour Manager is your source of information. Please follow instructions issued by your 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.
• IRCTC 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.
• IRCTC shall not be responsible for any mishaps caused due to negligence, non-compliance of instructions etc.
• As the tourist destinations in the Ramayana Trail of India has limitation of resources as many places are under development phase for Tourism, at some places the transport / Hotel accommodation may not be at par with Deluxe Standards. However the best available options may be arranged for tourists.

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.

For More Details:

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
M-13, Punj House, Connaught Place (Outer Circle), New Delhi – 110001.
Tel- 011- 23701101. 82879 30739, 82879 30297 and 82879 30484.

Source: https://www.irctctourism.com/