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Bhavya Ramayana Yatra

BHAVYA RAMAYANA YATRA (SCZBG03A)

Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
Package Code: SCZBG03A
Origin: KORBA
Destination: AYODHYA / BUXAR / CHITRAKOOT / JANAKPUR / PRAYAGRAJ / SITAMARHI / VARANASI
Departure: 15.10.2023

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run ” Bhavya Ramayana Yatra: Ayodhya – Janakpur – Sitamarhi – Buxar – Varanasi – Prayagraj – Chitrakoot” tour package by Bharat Gaurav Tourists train in SL classes, covering the visit of Ayodhya – Janakpur – Sitamarhi – Buxar – Varanasi – Prayagraj – Chitrakoot together. This tour will showcase Seven important pilgrimage and heritage destination in 9 days tour:

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tour name: Bhavya Ramayana Yatra
Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
Tour Date : 15.10.2023
Tour Itinerary: Korba – Ayodhya – Annapurna – Sitamarhi – Buxar – Varanasi – Prayagraj – Chitrakoot.
Train Itinerary: Korba – Ayodhya – Janakpur – Sitamarhi – Buxar – Varanasi – Manikpur – Korba
No. seats: 720 ( SL: 720)
Boarding / De boarding Stations: Korba, Champa, Akaltara, Bilaspur, Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria

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

Category	Package Cost Per Person
Economy	Rs. 14,600/-

Note: Person booking for single category will be provided with rooms on sharing basis either on double occupancy or Triple occupancy.

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

Ayodhya: Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Dashrath Mahal, Sarayu River.
Janakpur: Janaki Mandir, Shree Ram-Janaki Biwaha Mandap, Gangasagar
Sitamarhi: Dhanush Dham Mandir, Parshuram Kund, Punaura Dham
Buxar: Ramrekha Ghat, Brameshwar Nath Mandir
Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, Sankat Mochan Mandir, Tulsi Mandir
Prayagraj: Seeta Samahit Sthal, Triveni Sangam, Hanuman Temple, Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringaverpur
Chitrakoot: Sati Anusuiya Ashram, Gupta Godavari, Ram Ghat

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.

Itinerary

Time wise Tour Itinerary:

DAY & DATE	PLACE	VIST	ARR. TIME	DEP. TIME
Day- 1 15.10.2023 (Sunday)	Korba	Boarding	–	09:00
	Champa	Boarding	09:45	09:50
	Akaltara	Boarding	10:28	10:30
	Bilaspur	Boarding	11:00	11:10
	Pendra Road	Boarding	13:45	13:50
	Anuppur	Boarding	14:55	15:00
	Shahdol	Boarding	15:40	15:45
	Umaria	Boarding	17:00	17:05
Day- 2 16.10.2023 (Monday)	Ayodhya	Morning Tea & Breakfast onboard. 0800 hrs – Arrival at Ayodhya Railway station. Transfer to Hotels for wash & change by buses / local auto. After lunch visit various temples at Ayodhya. Evening visit Saryu Arati. Departure of train at 2200 hrs to Janakpur.	08.00	22.00
Day-3 17.10.2023 (Tuesday)	Janakpur	Morning Tea & Breakfast onboard. Arrival Janakpur Railway station at 0800 hrs. Transfer to Hotels in Janakpur/ Mithila. In the evening visit Janaki Mandir, Shree Ram-Janaki Biwah Mandap at Janakpur and Arti at Gangasagar lake. Dinner & Overnight stay at Janakpur/ Mithila.	08:00	–
Day- 4 18.10.2023 (Wednesday)	Janakpur – Sitamarhi	After breakfast visit Dhanush Dham temple and Parashuram Kund by buses (20 Km from Janakpur). After Lunch at Janakpur proceed to Sitamarhi. Visit Janaki Mandir at Sitamarhi and Punaura. Return to Sitamarhi Railway station. Dinner Onboard & Departure of train at 2200 hrs to Buxar. Overnight train Journey.	–	22:00
Day- 5 19.10.2023 (Thursday)	Buxar	Early Morning arrival at Buxar Railway station. Visit Ramrekha ghat and Ganga snan. Visit Brameshwar nath temple at Buxar by auto. Return to railway station and departure to Banaras at 12.00 hrs. Lunch onboard.	06:00	12:00
Day- 5 19.10.2023 (Thursday)	Banaras	Arrival Banaras station at 1500 hrs. Transfer by buses / local auto Check-in to hotels. Evening visit Kashi Vishwanath temple and corridor.(By Auto / E-Rickshaw own expenses) Dinner & overnight stay a Varanasi.	15:00	–
Day- 6 20.10.2023 (Friday)	Varanasi -Prayagraj	After breakfast visit of Tulsi Mandir & Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir. After early lunch proceed to visit Sita Samahit sthal enroute to Prayag (80 Km) by bus. Further proceed to Prayagraj by buses. Evening Transfer to accommodation places. Dinner & Overnight stay at Prayagraj.	–	–
Day- 7 21.10.2023 (Saturday)	Prayagraj -Chitrakoot	Early morning has sacred bath and darshan of Hanuman temple at Sangam Prayag (boat at Sangam will be hired by own). Post Breakfast proceed to visit Bharadwaj Ashram. After early lunch proceed to visit Shringaverpur by bus (40 Km/1 hour from Prayag) Further proceed to Chitrakoot. (75 Km) and transfer to accommodation places. Dinner & overnight stay a Chitrakoot.	–	–
Day- 8 22.10.2023 (Sunday)	Chitrakoot – Bilaspur	Post Breakfast proceed to visit Sati Anusuiya Ashram, Gupta Godavari, Ram Ghat etc at Chitrakoot. Lunch at suitable place. Evening proceeds to Manikpur Railway station (38 Kms). Departure of train to Bilaspur at 2100 hrs. Dinner onboard & Overnight train Journey.	–	21:00
Day- 9 23.10.2023 (Monday)	Umaria	De-Boarding	04:00	04:05
	Shahdol	De-Boarding	05:15	05:20
	Anuppur	De-Boarding	06:10	06:15
	Pendra Road	De-Boarding	07:30	07:35
	Bilaspur	De-Boarding	10:00	10:10
	Akaltara	De-Boarding	10:43	10:45
	Champa	De-Boarding	11:15	11:20
	Korba	De-Boarding	12:15	Tour Ends

NOTE:

The Arrival/ Departure timings at halt stations are tentative, and subject to Railway approval and train running as per schedule.
In case certain halts are not approved by Railways, alternative halt arrangements will be made by IRCTC/SCZ to cover such sightseeing locations. Under such circumstances announcements will be made in the train.
Visit to all sightseeing places are subject to COVID restrictions and guidelines issued by respective government authorities. IRCTC/SCZ is not liable for publicized coverage of sightseeing locations in such cases due to exceptional circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
In case of No Show, no refund request will be entertained by IRCTC/SCZ.

Inclusion

Package Inclusions:

Train Journey, Night Stay, Wash & Change and Transport will be provided as under:

Services	Economy
Train Journey	Sleeper Class
Night Stay in budget hotels as per itinerary	Non-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)
Transportation	Non-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

Terms and Conditions:

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

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:

Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App. by all (Staff & tourists).
Tourist should wear face mask and hand gloves.
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.
Luggage should be disinfected at reception /boarding point.
Tourists are advised to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.
All tourists have a abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States / local administration which they are visiting.
Tourist should avoid using other tourist’s phone, water bottle, umbrella etc. as much as possible.
Social distancing to be followed during boarding/de-boarding of train /any other transport, monuments & pilgrim places visit group lunches / dinners etc.
Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc.
All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels etc.
Touching of statues /idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious / tourist places.
No physical offerings like Prasad /distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the religious place.
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.
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
Bhanu Prakash Lal	82879 32242	IRCTC – Area Office Bilaspur, Beside of VIP Gate no. 2, Tourism Information Centre, Bilaspur Railway Station, Bilaspur (C.G.) – 495004.
Himanshu Rajak	82879 32329
Satis Patra	92814 95844
Rajeev Kumar	93901 12759	IRCTC – Cafelite Food Plaza, Platform No. 1, Raipur Railway Station, Raipur (C.G) – 492001. Contact No. Rajeev Kumar- 93901 12759

SOURCE: https://www.irctctourism.com/

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