Sri Rameshwaram-Tirupati: Dakshin Darshan Yatra by Bharat Gaurav

Sri Rameshwaram – Tirupati: Dakshin Darshan Yatra by Bharat Gaurav (WZBG01)

• Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
• Package Code: WZBG01
• Origin: CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ TERMINUS
• Destination: BANGALORE / KANYAKUMARI / MADURAI / MYSURU / RAMESHWARAM / THIRUVANANTHAPURAM / TIRUPATI
• Departure: 09.03.2023
• Upcoming Date Of Journey: 09 – MAR – 23

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run “SRI RAMESHWARAM – TIRUPATI: DAKSHIN DARSHAN YATRA” Rail tour package by Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist train, covering the visit of divine places like Mysuru – Bangalore – Kanyakumari – Thiruvananthapuram – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Tirupati in a 11 days tour.

Highlights:

• Tour name: “SRI RAMESHWARAM – TIRUPATI: DAKSHIN DARSHAN YATRA” BY BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN
• Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
• Tour Date: 09.03.2023
• Tour Itinerary: Mumbai(CSMT) – Mysuru – Bangalore – Kanyakumari – Thiruvananthapuram – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Tirupati
• Boarding / de – boarding: CSMT – Kalyan – Pune – Solapur

Tour Price: Per Person

	ECONOMY (SL)	STANDRAD (3AC)	COMFORT (3AC)	DELUXE (2AC)	SUPERIOR (2AC)
Package cost per person Rs.	18090/-	28290/-	31190/-	36890/-	44190/-

Destinations and visits covered:

• Mysuru: Visit Maharaja’s Palace, Lalit mahal palace, Goddess Chamundi Hills temple, Krisnaraja Dam, Vrindavan Garden, St.Philonena’s Church and Mysuru Zoo
• Bangalore: Lalbagh Botanical Garden,Tipu Sultan’s Palace and bull temple
• Rameshwaram: Sri Ramnath Swamy temple.
• Madurai: Meenakshi Temple.
• Kanyakumari: Local sightseeing.
• Thiruvananthapuram: Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
• Tirupati: Lord Venkateshwar Swamy temple

Time wise Tour Itinerary:

DAY	STATION  (ARR – DEP)	DISCRIPTION
DAY 01 09.03.23	CSMT MUMBAI(**** – Morning)	Source Station
	Kalyan (Morning  – Morning)	Entraining halt
	Pune (Morning – Noon)	Entraining halt
	Solapur (Afternoon –  Afternoon)	Entraining halt
DAY 02 10.03.23	Mysuru (Morning – Night Stay)	Arrival at Mysuru Railway Station. Visit Maharaja’s Palace, Lalit mahal palace, Goddess Chamundi Hills temple, Krishna raja Dam with Brindavan garden, St.Philonena’s Church and Mysuru Zoo. Late Evening Departure to Bangalore. (Overnight train Journey).
DAY 03 11.03.23	Mysuru (Morning – Evening)
Day 04 12.03.23	Bangalore  (Morning – Evening)	Arrival at Bangalore and visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden,Tipu Sultan’s Palace and bull temple One of the oldest temple built in 16th century. Late night departure to Kanyakumari
Day 05 13.03.23	Nagarcoil  (Morning – Night Stay)	Arrival at Nagarcoil Station and proceed to Kanyakumari by road, visit Vivekanand Rock memorial, Kanyakumari temple,Gandhi Mandapam and sunset Point. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Day 06 14.03.23	Thiruvananthapuram  (Morning – Evening)	Morning Departure to TVC by Train and visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Late Evening departure to madurai (Overnight Train Journey).
Day 07 15.03.23	Madurai Rammeshwaram (Morning –	Arrival at Madurai / KON Stn and proceed to Rammeshwaram by road (Enroute Enjoy the Mesmerising view of Paban bridge) Visit Ramnathswamy Temple and Local Market Overnight stay
Day 08 16.03.23	Madurai (- Afternoon)	Next day, Afternoon departure to Madurai by road and visit Meenakshi temple and Local Market of Madurai. (Overnight train journey towards Renigunta).
Day 09 17.03.23	Renigunta  ( Afternoon – )	Darshan for Tirupati Balaji and overnight stay in Tirupati
Day 10 18.03.23	Renigunta   ( – Night)	Darshan for Tirupati Balaji and depart to CSMT
DAY 11 19.03.23	Solapur ( Evening)	Detraining halt
DAY 11 19.03.23	Pune ( Evening)	Detraining halt
DAY 11 19.03.23	Kalyan (Evening)	Detraining halt
	CSMT MUMBAI(**** –  Late Night)	TOUR END WITH SWEET MEMORIES

Package Inclusions:

	ECONOMY SL	STANDRAD 3AC	COMFORT 3AC	Deluxe 2AC	SUPERIOR 2AC
Package cost per person Rs.	Rs.18,090/-	Rs.28,290/-	Rs.31,190/-	Rs.36,890/-	Rs.44,190/-
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 & Off board Meals,  Stay in AC Budget Hotels on  TWIN / TRIPLE, Wash n Change on TWIN / TRIPLE, in Non AC Hotel 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	2AC Train Journey, Onboard Meals with upgradation, Offboard Meals (Breakfast & Dinner) in Hotels,  Stay & washn change in AC  Hotels (Matching to 3 Star Facilities) on TWIN / TRIPLE, 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 fess 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:

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