South India Tour by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

South India Tour by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train – LTC APPROVED

Shri Rameshwaram – Mallikarjun Dakshin Bharat Yatra (NZBG02)

• Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
• Package Code: NZBG02
• Origin: DELHI SAFDARJUNG
• Destination: HYDERABAD / KANCHIPURAM / KANYAKUMARI / KURNOOL TOWN / MADURAI / RAMESHWARAM / THANJAVUR
• Departure: 08.12.2022
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 08 – DEC – 22

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd.
(A Govt. of India Miniratna Enterprise)

Introduces, “SHRI RAMESHWARAM – MALLIKARJUN DAKSHIN BHARAT YATRA” by ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’

IRCTC Ltd. offers “SHRI RAMESHWARAM – MALLIKARJUN DAKSHIN BHARAT YATRA” by Bharat Gaurav Tourist train covering the prominent sacred and heritage destinations of Southern India in 13 days journey.

Highlights:

Tour name : SHRI RAMESHWARAM – MALLIKARJUN DAKSHIN BHARAT YATRA

Duration (ex Delhi) : 12 Nights / 13 Days

Tour Date : 08.12.2022

Tour Itinerary : Delhi – Hyderabad – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Thanjavur – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Shriselam – Delhi.

Train Itinerary: Delhi Safdarjung – Hyderabad – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Thanjaur – Chengallpattu Jn – Kachipuram – Ongole / Kurnool Town – Delhi Safdarjung.

Boarding / De – boarding: Delhi Safdarjung, Mathura, Agra Cantt, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bina, Bhopal, Itarasi, Nagpur

Destinations and visits covered:

• Hyderabad: Golconda Fort, Statue of Equality, Charminar, Chaumala palace, Birla Mandir.
• Rameshwaram: Ramnathswami Temple and Dhanushkodi.
• Madurai: Meenakshi Temple
• Kanya kumari: Kanyakumari temple, Vivekanand Rock Memorial.
• Thanjavur: Brihadeshwara Temple (UNESCO world heritage site)
• Kanchipuram: Vishnu Kanchi, Shiva Kanchi and Kamakshi Amman temple
• Mahabalipuram: Arjuna’s Penance, Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram beach & Shore temple.
• Shrisalem: Malikarjuna Jyotirling Temple

Cost per Person for the proposed tour as below.

Category	Single Share	Double / Triple Share	Child (5-11 year)
Comfort	56515	49140	44230
Superior	67815	58970	53075

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.

Tour Itinerary

Day	Destination	Particulars
Day 01	Delhi Safdarjung	Departure of train at 2100 hrs. Dinner onboard & Overnight train Journey.
Day 02	Train Journey	Breakfast onboard. Lunch onboard. Dinner & Overnight train journey.
Day 03	Hyderabad	Breakfast onboard. Arrival at Hyderabad Railway station at 0700 hrs. Visit of Golconda Fort. Transfer to Hotels. After lunch visit Statue of Equality (Ramanuja Statue). Dinner & Overnight stay at Hyderabad.
Day 04	Hyderabad	After Breakfast Checkout from hotels. Local Sightseeing i.e. visit Charminar, Chowmalla Palace and salarjung Museum. Afternoon return to Hyderabad Railway station. Lunch Onboard Departure of train at 1600 hrs for Rameshwaram. Dinner & Overnight train journey.
Day 05	Rameshwaram	Breakfast Onboard. Lunch onboard Arrival at Rameshwaram Railway station at 1530 hrs. Transfer to the accommodation places at Rameshwaram by local auto. Evening visit Ramnathswami Temple Dinner & Overnight stay a Rameshwaram.
Day 06	Rameshwaram – Madurai	Post Breakfast check out from hotels and visit Dhanushkodi by local auto/ vehicles. Afternoon return to Rameshwaram Railway station and Lunch onboard. Departure of train at 1300 hrs to Madurai.
Day 06	Madurai	Arrival at Madurai station at 1600 hrs. Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple (by walk, 1km from Station). Return to Madurai railway station and board the train. Dinner onboard Departure of train at 2200 hrs to Kanyakumari.
Day 07	Kanyakumari	Breakfast Onboard. Arrival at Kanyakumari Railway Station at 0600 hrs. Proceed for Wash and Change. Visit Vivekanand Rock Memorial By walk Post Lunch Visit Kanyakumari temple and sunset point. By walk. Evening return to Train at kanyakumari Railway station. Departure of train at 2000 hrs for Thanjavur. Dinner onboard & Overnight train journey.
Day 08	Thanjavur	Breakfast Onboard Arrival at Thanjavur Railway station. After wash and change visit Brihdeshwara temple (UNESCO world heritage site). Post lunch resume the sightseeing of Thanjavur. Dinner. Departure of train at 2200 hrs for Chengalpattu. Overnight train journey.
Day 09	Mahabalipuram	Breakfast Onboard Wash & Change Onboard Arrival at Chengalpattu Jn Railway Station at 0700 hrs. Transfer to Mahabalipuram by bus (35 Km). Visit of Light house Arjuna’s Penance, Pancha Rathas. Lunch at Suitable place. Post lunch visit Shore Temple & Mahabalipuram Beach Proceed to Kanchipuram by Buses (70 kms approx) Check-in to hotels. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kanchipuram.
Day 10	Kanchipuram	Post Breakfast visit Vishnu Kanchi & Shiva Kanchi temple Lunch. Checkout for Hotel. Post Lunch visit Kamakshi Amman Temple. Evening return to Kanchipuram Railway station. Departure of train at 2000 hrs for Ongole/Kurnool Town. Dinner onboard & Overnight train journey.
Day 11	Shriselam	Arrival at Ongole / Kurnool Town Railway station at 0400 hrs. After wash and change and breakfast at Ongole / Kurnool Town, proceed to Sri Sailam by Buses (175 Km/ 5 hours). Lunch at Suitable place. Visit Mallikarjun Temple. Evening proceed to Ongole Railway station. Dinner Onboard & Departure of train to Delhi at 2100 hrs. Overnight train Journey.
Day 12	Train Journey	Breakfast Onboard. Lunch onboard. Dinner Onboard & Overnight train journey.
Day 13	Delhi Safdarjung	Breakfast Onboard Arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

 

Note : 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.

SERVICES INCLUSIONS:

• Train Journey by Bharat Gaurav Special tourist train in 3AC class.
• Nights stay will be provided in Hotels as-

Comfort : in AC Rooms standard hotels.

Superior : in AC Rooms, deluxe hotels.

• Wash and change as per itinerary in Hotels in Non-AC Rooms.
• Onboard train meals (veg only).
• Off board meals (veg only) in good quality Restaurant / Hotels / Banquets / Packed
• All Transfers and sightseeing by Non-AC bus.
• Travel insurance for the passengers.
• Services of tour escort throughout the tour.
• 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, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us.
• Anything not included in the inclusions.

Terms and Conditions :

Cancellation Policy :

No. of days before commencement of Trip*	Total Deductions
Before 30 days (excluding departure date)	10 % of the package cost
Up to 15-29 days (excluding departure date)	30 % of the package cost
Up to 9 – 14 days (excluding departure date)	60 % of the package cost
Less than 9 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 :

1. Please go through the following points to make your journey better and comfortable:
2. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App. by all (Staff & tourists).
3. Tourist should wear face mask and hand gloves.
4. 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.
5. Luggage should be disinfected at reception / boarding point.
6. Tourists are advised to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with with their hands.
7. All tourists have a abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States / local administration which they are visiting.
8. Tourist should avoid using other tourist’s phone, water bottle, umbrella etc as much as possible.
9. Social distancing to be followed during boarding / deboarding of train / any other transport, monuments & pilgrim places visit , group lunches / dinners etc.
10. Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc.
11. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses, hotels etc.
12. Touching of statues / idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious / tourist places.
13. No physical offerings like Prasad / distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc inside the religious place.
14. 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.
15. 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 CONTACT:

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
M-13, Punj House,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001
MobileNo: 82879 30202, 82879 30297, 88828 26357, Tel- 011 – 23701101.
Email id: msharma5011@irctc.com, jitendra.tomar@irctc.com,

Service Partner :

R.K Associates & Hoteliers Pvt. Ltd.
Address: D-187 Okhla Phase 1 New Delhi 110020
Contact Person: Puneet Agrawal
Contact No: 011- 49100100
Email Id: bharatgaurav@dialtrip.com
Website: www.dialtrip.com

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