Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan

Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan (SZKBG03)

Karnataka Bharath Gaurav Tourist Train Kashi Darshan

• Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
• Package Code: SZKBG03
• Origin: BANGALORE
• Destination: AYODHYA / PRAYAGRAJ / VARANASI
• Departure: 29.08.2023
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 29-AUG-23

Govt of Karnataka, in association with IRCTC Ltd. offers “Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshana” theme based pilgrimage tour by Bharat Gaurav Tourist train covering the prominent sacred places of divine city Varanasi, Gaya, Ayodhaya & Prayagraj in a 09 days journey.

Highlights:

• Tour name: “Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshana”
• Duration (ex Banglore): 08 Nights/09 Days
• Date of Departure: 29/08/2023
• Tour Itinerary: Bangaluru – Varanasi – Gaya – Ayodhaya – Prayagraj – Bangaluru
• Boarding / De-boarding: Bangaluru, Tumakuru, Birur, Davangere, Haveri, Hubballi & Belgaum.

Destinations and visits covered:

• Varanasi: Tulsi Manas temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Kashi Vishwana temple & Ganga Aarti.
• Ayodhya: Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Nandi Gram, Hanuman garhi, SaryuGhat.
• Prayagraj: Ganga – Yamuna Sangam, Hanuman temple

Special offer – Rs. 7,500/- subsidy by Govt. of Karnataka

“Indian Railways is providing approximately 33% concession for promotion of rail tourism under Bharat Gaurav Train Scheme”.

Package Tariff:

Package Class	Adult	Child (5-11 year)
Comfort	Rs. 22,500/-	Rs. 22,500/-

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Particulars
Day 1	Bangaluru	Departure of train from Bengaluru in the morning. Boarding of tourists at Tumakuru, Birur, Davangere, Haveri, Hubballi, Belgaum stations. Lunch, Evening Tea, Dinner onboard & Overnight train Journey.
Day 2	Train Journey	Morning Tea & Breakfast Onboard. Lunch Onboard &Evening Tea on board. Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 3	Varanasi	Morning Tea, Breakfast & Lunch onboard. Arrival Varanasi Railway station in the evening. Transfer to Hotel & check-in Dinner & Overnight stay at Varanasi.
Day 4	Varanasi	After Breakfast visit Tulsi Mandir & Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir. Post Lunch visit Kashi Vishwanath temple & Holy Bath in Ganges.  Dinner & Departure from Varanasi in the night.
Day 5	Gaya	Arrival Gaya Railway station in the morning. Transfer to hotels for Wash-n-change. After Breakfast visit Vishnupad Temple at Gaya Post lunch visit Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya. Dinner & Departure from Gaya in the night.
Day 6	Ayodhaya	Early morning arrival at Ayodhya. Transfer to hotels for Wash-n-change. After breakfast, proceed to Nandigram. Post Lunch visit Ram Janambhoomi and Hanuman Garhi at Ayodhya. Evening Saryu Arati. Dinner & Departure from Ayodhya in the night.
Day 7	Prayagraj	Early morning arrival at Prayagraj. Breakfast Onboard. Transfer to Hotel for Wash-n-change. Visit Triveni Sangam and Hanuman temple at Sangam Prayag. Departure from Prayagraj in the afternoon Lunch, Evening tea & Dinner onboard
Day 8	Train Journey	Morning Tea & Breakfast Onboard. Lunch Onboard & Evening Tea on board. Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 9	Bangaluru	Morning Tea, Breakfast & lunch Onboard De-boarding of tourists at Belgaum, Hubballi, Haveri, Davangere, Birur, Tumakuru stations. Arrival at Bangaluru Railway Station at evening  TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

Inclusion

SERVICES INCLUSIONS:

• Train Journey by Bharat Gaurav Special tourist train in 3AC class.
• Nights stay will be provided in Hotels in Non-AC Rooms on twin/triple share.

• Wash and change as per itinerary in Hotels in Non-AC Rooms.
• All meals (veg only).
• All Transfers and sightseeing by Non-AC buses.
• Travel insurance for the passengers.
• Security on Train.
• All applicable Taxes.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

• 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 08-14 days (excluding departure date)	25 % of the package cost
Up to 04-07 days (excluding departure date)	50 % of the package cost
Less than 04 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 & DON’T :

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 with their hands.
6. All tourists have a 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 / deboarding 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:

Regional Office (Bengaluru) No. 82, SMR Arcade, Dr .Raj Kumar Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru – 560 010. Telephone: 85959 31291,85959 31290 www.irctctourism.com	Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Bengaluru) Concourse Hall, Next to Higginbothams Book Stall, Bengaluru City Railway Station. Phone: 080 – 22960013, 85959 31292
Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Mysuru) Near Main Entrance, Booking Office Concurrence, Mysore Railway Station. Phone: 0821 – 2426001, 85959 31294	Tourist Information & Facilitation Centre (Hubballi) Hubballi Railway Station. Contact: 85959 31293

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