IRCTC GANGASAGAR YATRA 2023

IRCTC GANGASAGAR YATRA 2023 | Puri Gangasagar Yatra By Train

Puri Ganga – Sagar Yatra with Varanasi By Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train (WZBG02)

• Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
• Package Code: WZBG02
• Origin: PUNE
• Destination: GAYA / KOLKATA / PRAYAGRAJ / PURI / VARANASI
• Departure: 28.04.2023
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 28-APR-23

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run ” Puri Ganga – Sagar Yatra with Varanasi” by Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist train, covering the visit of Puri – (Jangannath Puri Temple, Konark Temple, Lingraj Temple) Kolkata – (Kali Mata Temple -Ganga Sagar) Gaya (Vishnu pad Temple, Bodh Gaya) – Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Ghat) – Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) in a 10 days tour.

Highlights:

• Tour name : “PURI GANGA SAGAR WITH VARANASI ” BY BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN
• Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
• Tour Date : 28.04.2023
• Tour Itinerary : Pune – Puri – Kolkata – Gaya- Varanasi & Back
• Boarding/de-boarding: Pune – Lonavla – Karjat – Panvel – Kalyan – Nasik Rd – Manmad – Chalisgaon – Bhusawal

Tour Price : Per Person

	ECONOMY (SL)	COMFORT (3AC)	DELUXE (2AC)
Package Cost per person Rs.	15,900/-	27,900/-	33,300/-

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.

Destinations and visits covered:

• Puri : Visit Jangannath Puri Temple, Konark Temple, Lingraj Temple
• Kolkata: Kali Mata Temple & Ganga Sagar
• Gaya: Vishnu pad Temple & Bodh Gaya.
• Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Ghat.
• Prayagraj : Triveni Sangam -The Ganga, Yamuna and the Mythical Saraswati

Tour Itinerary

DAY	STATION	DESCRIPTION
DAY 01 28.04.23	Pune	Departure from Pune
	Lonavla	Entraining
	Karjat	Entraining
	Panvel	Entraining
	Kalyan	Entraining
	Nasik Road	Entraining
	Manmad	Entraining
	Chalisgaon Jn.	Entraining
	Bhusawal	Entraining
DAY 02 29.04.23	Enroute Train Journey
DAY 03 30.04.23	Puri / Malatipatpur	Arrival at Malatipatpur Railway station. By road transfer to Puri and visit Jagannath temple and Local Market. (Overnight Stay at Puri).Next day after Breakfast Proceed to visit the world famous Sun Temple at Konark & Lingraj Temple (Bhubneshwar). Late Evening Departure to Kolkata. (Overnight train Journey).
DAY 04 01.05.23
DAY 05 02.05.23	Kolkata	Arrival at Kolkata, check in at Hotel, after fresh-n-up visit Kali Mandir. (Overnight Stay at Kolkata). Next day early morning after breakfast proceed by road to Gangasagar. Late Evening departure to Gaya. (Overnight train journey).
DAY 06 03.05.23
DAY 07 04.05.23	Gaya	Arrival at Gaya, after freshen up, proceed to visit Vishnupad Temple and Bodhgaya. Late evening Departure for Varanasi. (Overnight Train Journey).
DAY 08 05.05.23	Varanasi	Arrival at Varanasi, proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Ganga Ghat. Late evening Departure for Prayagraj. (Overnight Train Journey).
DAY 09 06.05.23	Prayagraj	Arrival at Prayagraj, Proceed for sightseeing visiting Triveni Sangam -The Ganga, Yamuna and the Mythical Saraswati – Perform Ritual. Later departure for return journey. (Overnight Train Journey)
DAY 10 07.05.23	Bhusawal	Detraining
	Chalisgaon Jn.	Detraining
	Manmad	Detraining
	Nasik Road	Detraining
	Kalyan	Detraining
	Panvel	Detraining
	Karjat	Detraining
	Lonavla	Detraining
	Pune	TOUR ENDS.

Package Inclusions:

	ECONOMY SL	COMFORT 3AC	Deluxe 2AC
Package cost Per person Rs	15900/-	27900/-	33300/-
Service Inclusions	Sleeper Train Journey, Basic Onboard & Offboard Meals, Stay in Non AC Hotels on TWIN / TRIPLE, Wash n Change on Multi Share in Non AC Hotel Room (Maximum 5 PAX in One Room), Non AC Transport	3AC Train Journey, Basic Onboard & Offboard Meals, Stay in AC Budget Hotels on TWIN / TRIPLE, Wash n  Change on TWIN / TRIPLE, in AC Hotel Room, AC Transport	2AC Train Journey, Basic Onboard & Offboard Meals, Stay in AC Budget Hotels on TWIN / TRIPLE, Wash n Change on TWIN /  TRIPLE, in AC Hotel Room, AC Transport

• Onboard train and Off board meals meals (veg only).
• All Transfers and sightseeing by buses.
• Travel insurance for the passengers.
• Security on Train.
• 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 entry fees 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 & 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.

For More Information: 

INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD., IRCTC, Tourism Office: Internet Print Centre, IInd Floor, Main Line Station Bldg, C.S.T, Mumbai-01. Ph: 93219 01804, 93219 01808, 93219 01799, 93219 01802, 93219 01805, 93219 01809, 93219 01803, 93219 01807, 82879 31658

INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD., Platform no-1, First floor, Above Station Manager office, Pune Railway Station. Ph:  020- 26052798, 82879 31707,

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