Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga by IRCTC

Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga by IRCTC

DIVYA DAKSHIN YATRA WITH JYOTIRLINGA (SCZBG11)

• Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
• Package Code: SCZBG11
• Origin: HYDERABAD / SECUNDERABADDestination:ARUNACHALAM / KANYAKUMARI / MADURAI / RAMESHWARAM / THANJAVUR / TRICHY / TRIVANDRUM
• Departure: 05.09.2023
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 05-SEP-23

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run “DIVYA DAKSHIN YATRA WITH JYOTIRLINGA” tour package by Bharat Gaurav Tourists train in 2AC, 3AC & SL classes, covering the visit of Tiruvannamalai [Arunachalam] – Rameswaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Trichy – Thanjavur. This tour will showcase six important pilgrimage destinations in 9 days tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• TOUR CODE: SCZBG11
• Tour name: DIVYA DAKSHIN YATRA WITH JYOTIRLINGA
• Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
• Tour Date: 05.09.2023
• Tour Itinerary: Tiruvannamalai [Arunachalam] – Rameswaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari -Trivandrum – Trichy – Thanjavur
• Boarding / De boarding Stations: Secunderabad, Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur & Renigunta
• No. seats: 716 ( SL: 460, 3AC: 206, 2AC: 50)

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

Category	Double/ Triple Share	Child (5-11 year)
Economy	Rs. 14,300/-	Rs. 13,300/-
Standard	Rs. 21,900/-	Rs. 20,800/-
Comfort	Rs. 28,500/-	Rs. 27,100/-

Note: Note: Passenger booked as Single will have to share the occupancy with other passenger on sharing basis either on Double occupancy or Triple occupancy

Destination and Places covered

• TIRUVANNAMALAI: Arunachalam Temple
• RAMESWARAM: Ramanathaswamy Temple
• MADURAI: Meenakshi Amman Temple
• KANYAKUMARI: Rock Memorial, Kumari Amman Temple
• TRIVANDRUM: Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• TRICHY: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
• THANJAVUR: Brihadeeswara Temple

Itinerary

Time wise Tour Itinerary

DATE	PLACE	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE	ITINERARY
DAY-01	Secunderabad		12:00 Hrs	Departure from Secunderabad.
	Kazipet	15:00 Hrs	15:05 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Warangal	15:25 Hrs	15:30 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Khammam	17:40 Hrs	17:45 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Vijayawada	19:45 Hrs	20:00 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Tenali	21:00 Hrs	21:05 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Ongole	23:15 Hrs	23:20 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
DAY-02	Nellore	01:30 Hrs	01:35 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Gudur	02:35 Hrs	02:40 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Renigunta	04:40 Hrs	04:55 Hrs	Boarding of passenger
	Tiruvanna Malai	09:00 Hrs	22:00 Hrs	On arrival at Tiruvannamalai Station, transfer to accommodation for wash & change. Check out & proceed to visit Arunachalam Temple. Evening drop at Tiruvannamalai Station to board train for onward journey to Manmadurai.
DAY-03	Manmadurai -Rameswaram	08.00 Hrs	Night Stay	Arrive Manmadurai Station. Transfer to Rameswram by road. Check in Hotel. After freshen up visit to local temples (by walk /auto on your own). Dinner & overnight stay in Rameswaram.
DAY-04	Rameswaram – Madurai	–	22:30 Hrs	Departure from Rameswaram to Madurai by bus after lunch. Evening free time to visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and shopping. Drop at Madurai Station to board train for onward journey to Kanyakumari.
DAY-05	Kanyakumari	08:00 Hrs	Night Stay	Arrive at Kanyakumari Railway station. Transfer to accommodation. Free to visit Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandap, Sunset Point. Dinner & overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
DAY-06	Kanyakumari	–	09:00 Hrs	Early morning check out from accommodation & proceed to Nagercoil. Board Train for onward journey to Trivandrum (Kochuveli). Breakfast Onboard.
	Kochuveli	12:30 Hrs	21:00 Hrs	Arrive Trivandrum (Kochuveli Station). Visit to Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Kovalam beach. Return to Kochuveli Station. Board train for onward journey to Tiruchirapalli. (Dinner Onboard)
DAY-07	Tiruchirapalli / Thanjavur	05:00 Hrs	23:00 Hrs	Arrival at Tiruchirapalli Station. Transfer to accommodation. After freshen up visit to Srirangam Temple. After Lunch proceed to Thanjavur (60 Kms) by road. Visit Brihadeeswara Temple. Board train at Thanjavur for return journey to Secunderabad. (Dinner Onboard)
DAY-08	Renigunta	09:00 Hrs	09:15 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Gudur	11:15 Hrs	11:20 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Nellore	12:20 Hrs	12:25 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Ongole	14:25 Hrs	14:30 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Tenali	16:30 Hrs	16:35 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Vijayawada	17:35 Hrs	17:50 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Khammam	19:50 Hrs	19:55 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Warangal	22:10 Hrs	22:20 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
	Kazipet	22:45 Hrs	22:50 Hrs	De-Boarding of Passenger
DAY-09	Secunderabad	02:30 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 07 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth is not guaranteed.

Inclusion

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 A/c vehicle	Non A/c vehicle	A/c 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)	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 Note:

• 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 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.
• Operation of Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.
• 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 & DONT’S :

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 must abide to 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. Social distancing to be followed during boarding/de-boarding of train /any other transport, monuments & pilgrim places visit group lunches / dinners etc.
9. Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc.
10. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels 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 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.
• 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.

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.

Contact for booking

Contact Person Name	Telephone Number	Office Address
Zonal Office	040- 27702407 / 97013 60701	IRCTC, South Central Zone,  9-1-129/1/302, 3rd Floor, Oxford Plaza, S.D. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana.
Mallesh Naik	95050 75346
Jayanth	99856 96813
Pawan Sengar	82879 32228
Sashidhar	82879 32229
Basudha Gaur	82879 32231
Satish	91107 12752
Naresh	93901 12760
Ch Balaji	82879 32312	IRCTC Vijayawada,  Near Railway Retiring Room, Vijayawada.
Praveen Nayak	95530 59928
K Pavan	82879 32313	IRCTC Tirupati,  Platform No.1, 1st Floor, Retiring Rooms Complex, Tirupati Railway Station
Sukumar	82879 32317
Chandan Nath	82879 32318	Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Platform No.1, Besides APTDC Counter,  Visakhapatnam-53
Sai Prasad	79781 27004
Prabal	93901 12758	House No-08, Gangadhar Meher  Nagar, Jaydev Vihar-751013.  (Infront of Pal Heights)
Sanghamitra	82879 32227
Rakesh	82879 32319
Debashish	91107 21132

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