Garvi Gujarat – Bharat Gaurav special Tourists Train

Garvi Gujarat (CDBG09)

• Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
• Package Code: CDBG09
• Origin: DELHI
• Destination: AHMEDABAD / DWARKA / MODHERA / PATAN / SOMNATH / VADODARA
• Departure: 09.10.2023
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 09-OCT-23

IRCTC Ltd. is operating “Garvi Gujarat” by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train, covering the prominent religious and heritage tourist sites including Statue of Unity in Gujarat. This tour will showcase three significant temples of Gujarat i.e. Somnath, Nageshwar Jyotirling and Dwarkadhish temple (one of the Chardhams of India).

For the history buffs, the heritage sites of the Sun temple at Modhera, Champaner Archaeological Park and Rani ki Vav at Patan city are the major attractions in this 07 nights and 08 days tour.

Highlights:

Tour name	GARVI GUJARAT
Duration	07 Nights / 08 Days
Tour Date	09.10.2023
Tour Itinerary	Delhi – Statue of Unity – Champaner – Somnath – Dwarka –  Nageshwar – Beyt Dwarka – Ahmedabad – Modhera – Patan – Delhi.
Train Itinerary	Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) – Vadodara – Somnath – Dwarka / Okha – Sabarmati – Siddhpur – Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM).
Boarding/de- boarding	Hazrat Nizamuddin  (NZM), Gurgaon, Rewari, Ringas, Phulera, Ajmer
No. of seats	204 AC I (Coupe) – 24, AC I (Cabin) – 48, AC II – 48, AC III – 84.

TOUR PRICE (Per person):

Category	Single Share	Double Share	Triple Share	Child (5-11 year)
AC I Coupe (24 seats)	NA	Rs. 61,750/-	NA	NA
AC I Cabin (48 seats)	Rs. 61,475/-	Rs. 54,720/-	Rs. 53,755/-	Rs. 49,325/-
AC II Class (48 seats)	Rs. 57,725/-	Rs. 50,970/-	Rs. 50,005/-	Rs. 45,575/-
AC III (84 seats)	Rs. 42,890/-	Rs. 35,500/-	Rs. 34,445/-	Rs. 33,390/-

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.

Class Wise Amenities

Class	Hotel Stay (AC rooms)	Transport	Meal Service (Onboard)
1AC (Coupe)	3 star or similar	AC bus	Train restaurant
1AC (Cabin)	3 star or similar	AC bus	Train restaurant
2AC	3 star or similar	AC bus	Train restaurant
3AC	Budget	AC bus	Respective berth (in 3 AC coach only)

Destinations and visits covered:

Vadodara: Statue of Unity & Champaner Archaeological park (UNESCO site).

Somnath: Somnath temple, Somnath beach & BhalkaTirth.

Dwarka: Dwarkadhish temple, Nageshwar Jyotirling & Beyt Dwarka.

Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham, Dandi Kutir & Adalaj stepwell.

Modhera: Sun Temple.

Patan: Rani Ki Vav (UNESCO site).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Seats will be allocated 05 days prior to departure and there is no guarantee of lower berths.
• 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 while on tour.

Tour Itinerary

Day	Destination	Particulars
Day 1	Hazrat Nizamuddin	Board the Deluxe AC Tourist Train at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Train departs for Vadodara Railway Station at 1400 hrs. Lunch & dinner onboard. Overnight train journey.
Day 2	Vadodara – Champaner	Wash & change and breakfast onboard. Arrival at Vadodara Railway station at 0800 hrs and proceed to visit Laxmi Vilas Palace. Hotel check in and lunch. Post lunch proceed to visit Champaner Pavagarh Archaeological Park. Later return back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Vadodara.
Day 3	Vadodara – Kevadia	Breakfast at hotel. Checkout from hotel and proceed for Statue of Unity at 0830 hrs. On arrival at Kevadia, lunch at suitable place. Post lunch visit the Statue of Unity. Later return back to Vadodara Railway Station. Dinner on board as train departs for Veraval Railway Station at 2100 hrs. Overnight train journey.
Day 4	Somnath	Breakfast onboard. Arrival Veraval Railway station at 0900 hrs and proceed to hotels for wash and change. Visit BhalkaTirth. After lunch visit Somnath temple and Somnath beach. Return back to Veraval Railway Station. Dinner on board. Departure of train to Dwarka at 2000 hrs. Overnight train journey.
Day 5	Dwarka	Breakfast onboard. Train arrives at Dwarka Railway Station at 0800 hrs and proceed to hotels for wash and change. Visit Dwarkadhish temple. After lunch proceed to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling and Beyt Dwarka.  Return to Okha Railway station and board the train.  Dinner onboard. Train departs for Sabarmati Jn. Overnight train journey.
Day 6	Ahmedabad	Wash & change and breakfast onboard. Train arrives at Sabarmati Railway Station at 0800 hrs. Visit Sabarmati Ashram and Adalaj stepwell. Later check-in to hotel followed by lunch. Post lunch visit Dandi Kutir and Akshardham temple. Dinner & overnight stay at Ahmedabad.
Day 7	Ahmedabad- Siddhpur	Breakfast at hotel. Checkout from hotel and proceed to Modhera (90 Km) at 0830 hrs. Visit Sun temple at Modhera. Lunch at suitable place. Further proceed to Patan (35 Km). Visit Rani Ki Vav at Patan. Proceed to Siddhpur Railway Station (35 Km) and board the train. Dinner onboard. Train departs for Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station at 2000 hrs. Overnight train journey.
Day 8	Hazrat Nizamuddin	Breakfast onboard. Train arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin Station at 1000 hrs. **TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES**

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• Train journey by Deluxe AC tourist train in respective classes.
• 02 nights stay at Vadodara & Ahmedabad in deluxe category AC hotels for AC I and AC II classes and budget category AC hotels for AC III class.
• Wash & change at Dwarka and Somnath.
• All meals: morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegetarian only).
• Onboard meals for AC I and AC II class will be served in the train restaurant only.
• Onboard meals for AC III class will be served on the respective berths only.
• Off board meals in good quality hotels/restaurants/banquets (vegetarian only).
• All transfers and sightseeing in AC bus.
• 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:

• Meals are preset and a choice of menu is not available.
• Any room service will be chargeable.
• Cost of local guide.
• All kind of tips to drivers, waiters, guides, representative, fuel surcharge, etc.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, alcohol, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menu as arranged.
• Anything not mentioned 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 Indian Railways.
• Operation of Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.
• IRCTC has the right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities/strikes/monument closures/delay of train/ insurgency of any such nature which is beyond the control during the tour period.
• Before commencing the train journey, passengers should ensure check-up of their body/ health from a registered Doctor in order to be fit for travelling, IRCTC will not be responsible for any mishap due to unfit condition/health problems such as restlessness/anxiety/unusual breathing problem of asthmatic clients/any other physical problems leading to death of the passengers.

DO’S & DON’Ts:

Please go through the following points for a comfortable journey:

• Installation & use of AarogyaSetu App by all (Staff & tourists).
• Tourists should wear face mask if suffering from cough and cold.
• Practice basic hygiene while on and off the train.
• The main luggage should be locked and left under the respective berths on the train.
• Smaller duffel bags/strolleys etc to be used for carrying clothes and other necessary items when staying overnight at hotels.
• Tourist should wear suitable weather appropriate clothing while on the journey.
• Spitting is strictly prohibited inside the train, hotels and other public places.
• Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates etc.
• Touching of statues /idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious/tourist places.

TOUR MANAGER

• The 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 travelling 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 flout the regulations.
• IRCTC reserves the right to remove any passenger that it feels is creating discord on the tour.

SIGHTSEEING

• 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 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 Information:

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
M-13, Punj House, Connaught Place (Outer Circle), New Delhi – 110001.
Mobile nos – 85959 31047, 82879 30032, 82879 30484 and 88828 26357. Timings (09:30 AM – 07:00 PM)

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