Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd.

(A Govt. of India Enterprise, Navratna)

Introduces………
“Ayodhya- Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham”
Rail Tour package by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

OVERVIEW
IRCTC Ltd. proposes to run " Ayodhya- Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham” tour
package by Bharat Gaurav Tourist train in 2AC, 3AC & SL classes, covering the visit of Puri Konark–
Gaya-Varanasi-Ayodhya-Baidyanath Dham. This tour will showcase Six important pilgrimage
and heritage destination in 10 days tour.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
TOUR CODE: SCZBG49
Tour name : Ayodhya- Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra with Baidyanath Dham
Duration : 09 Nights/10 Days
Tour Date : 21.01.2026
Tour Itinerary : Puri-Konark -Gaya-Varanasi-Ayodhya-Baidyanath Dham
No. of Seats : 705 (SL: 237, 3AC: 416, 2AC: 52)
Boarding / De Boarding Stations:
Secunderabad Jn. ; Kazipet Jn.; Warangal; Khammam; Vijayawada Jn. ; Gudivada Jn.; Bhimavaram Town.;
Tanuku; Nidadavolu Jn.; Rajahmundry; Samalkot Jn.; Tuni; Duvvada; Pendurti; Vizianagaram Jn.
 TOUR PRICE (Per person in Indian Rupees inclusive of GST):

Category Per Adult Child (5-11 Years)

Economy (SL) Rs 16,800/- Rs 15,700/-
Standard (3AC) Rs 26,300/- Rs 24,900/-
Comfort (2AC) Rs 34,300/- Rs 32,700/-
Note: Passenger booked as Single will have to share the occupancy with other passenger on
sharing basis with other bookings.
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 places covered:
• PURI : Lord Jagannath Temple & Konark Sun Temple.
• GAYA : Vishnupad Temple
• VARANASI : Kashi Viswanath Temple & Corridor, Kashi Vishalakshi and
Annapurna Devi Temple. Evening Ganga Aarti
• AYODHYA : Ram Janma Bhoomi, Hanumangarhi.
• BAIDYANATH DHAM : Baba Baidyanath Temple

ITINERARY

Time wise Tour Itinerary

Timings (in Hrs)
DATE PLACE ITINERARY
ARVL DEP.
Secunderabad Jn.(SC) 11:00 Departure from Secunderabad
Kazipet Jn.(KZJ) 14:00 14:05 Boarding of passenger
Warangal(WL) 14:25 14:30 Boarding of passenger
Khammam(KMT) 16:40 16:45 Boarding of passenger
Day-01
Vijayawada Jn.(BZA) 18:45 19:00 Boarding of passenger
21.01.2026
Gudivada Jn.(GDV) 19:55 20:00 Boarding of passenger
(Wed)
Bhimavaram Town(BVRT) 21:30 21:35 Boarding of passenger
Tanuku(TNKU) 22:20 22:25 Boarding of passenger
Nidadavolu Jn.(NDD) 23:00 23:05 Boarding of passenger
Rajahmundry(RJY) 23:40 23:45 Boarding of passenger
Samalkot Jn.(SLO) 00:45 00:50 Boarding of passenger
Tuni(TUNI) 01:50 01.55 Boarding of passenger
Duvvada(DVD) 03.30 03.35 Boarding of passenger
Pendurti(PDT) 04:10 04:15 Boarding of passenger
Day-02 Vizianagaram Jn.(VZM) 05:10 05:15 Boarding of passenger
22.01.2026
(Thur) Arrive at Malatipatpur Railway Station,
proceed to Puri by road. Transfer to
Malatipatpur(MLT) 13:45 Night Stay accommodation. Later proceed to visit Lord
Jagannath Temple. Dinner & Night Stay at
Puri
 After early breakfast, check out from
accommodation & proceed to visit Konark
Day-03
Sun Temple. Later drop at Malatipatpur
23.01.2026 Malatipatpur(MLT) 13:40
Railway Station to board train for onward
(Fri)
journey to Gaya.(via KUR-BBS – BHC – BLS –
ADRA)
Arrive at Gaya Railway Station. Transfer to
Day-04
accommodation at Bodhgaya. After lunch
24.01.2026 GAYA 08:00 -
proceed to visit VishnuPad Temple. Dinner
(Sat)
and night stay.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drop
GAYA - 08:00 at Gaya Railway Station to board train for
Day-05
onward journey to Varanasi.
25.01.2026
Arrive at Banaras Railway Station. Proceed to
(Sun)
Banaras (BNRS) 13:00 Night Stay Sarnath for accommodation. Dinner and
night stay.
After breakfast, proceed for full day
sightseeing visiting Kashi Viswanath Temple
Day-06
& Corridor, Kashi
26.01.2026 Banaras (BNRS) - Night Stay
Vishalakshi and Annapurna Devi Temple.
(Mon)
Evening witness Ganga Aarati. Dinner and
night stay.
Early morning Check out from hotel & drop at
Banaras (BNRS) - 7.00 Banaras Railway Station for onward journey
to Ayodhya.
Day-07 Arrive at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station
27.01.2026 (Ayodhya). Proceed for sightseeing of Shri
(Tue) Ramjanma Bhoomi and Hanumangari. After
Ayodhya Dham Jn.(AY) 12:00 21:00
dinner ,drop at Ayodhya Dham Railway
Station to board train for onward journey to
Prayagraj.
Arrival at Jasidih (Baidyanath Dham) railway
station. Transfer to accommodation for wash
Day-08 & change. Later proceed to Visit Baba
28.01.2026 Jasidih Jn.(JSME) 9:00 23:00 Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple. Later drop at
(Wed) Jasidih railway station for return journey to
Secunderabad.(Via MDP-ASN-BURN-JSG-
JSGR-SBP-TIG)
Vizianagaram Jn.(VZM) 19.00 19.05 De-Boarding of passenger
Pendurti(PDT) 20.00 20.05 De-Boarding of passenger
Day-09 Duvvada(DVD) De-Boarding of passenger
20.40 20.45
29.01.2026
Tuni(TUNI) 22.15 22.20 De-Boarding of passenger
(Thur)
Samalkot Jn.(SLO) 23.20 23.25 De-Boarding of passenger
Rajahmundry(RJY) 00.25 00.30 De-Boarding of passenger
 Nidadavolu Jn.(NDD) 01.05 01.10 De-Boarding of passenger
Tanuku(TNKU) 01.45 01.50 De-Boarding of passenger
Bhimavaram Town(BVRT) 02.35 02.40 De-Boarding of passenger
Gudivada Jn.(GDV) 04.00 04.05 De-Boarding of passenger
Vijayawada Jn.(BZA) 05.00 05.15 De-Boarding of passenger
Day-10 Khammam(KMT) 07.15 07.20 De-Boarding of passenger
30.01.2026 Warangal(WL) 09.30 09.35 De-Boarding of passenger
(Fri) Kazipet Jn.(KZJ) 09.55 10.00 De-Boarding of passenger
Secunderabad Jn.(SC) 13.00 Tour Ends De-Boarding of passenger
NOTE:
• Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of
Train. Customers are requested to book their onward/return travel arrangements keeping
sufficient time, since the arrival time at respective station may differ subject to train running
status.
• Seating arrangement will be finalised 03-04 days prior to departure and allocation of lower berth
is not guaranteed.
INCLUSIONS

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
• Train Journey, Night Stay, Wash & Change and Transport will be provided as under:
Services Economy Standard Comfort
Train Journey Sleeper Class 3AC 2AC
Night Stay in budget Non-AC Rooms as per AC Rooms as per AC Rooms as per
hotels as per itinerary occupancy occupancy occupancy
Wash & Change in Non-AC rooms on Non-AC rooms on AC rooms on
budget hotels as per Multi sharing Twin/Triple Twin/Triple
itinerary (maximum 4-5 pax per sharing sharing
room)
Transportation Non AC Vehicle Non AC Vehicle AC 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.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Cancellation Policy: / Terms & 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 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.
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC) will be issued by IRCTC for the tourists (working in Central
& State Government) who wish to avail the same for this tour (only the Train fare & Road
transfers will be admitted) after completion of the tour.
• IRCTC is not liable for any compensation for delay/cancellation of the trains due to any
reason.
• 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.
• In case of No Show, no refund request will be entertained by IRCTC/SCZ.
• 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 & DONT’S:

Please go through the following points to make your journey better and comfortable:
1. It is the duty of the co passenger to provide seats inside the vehicle first for the
Handicapped and old people.
2. Smoking and consuming of Alcohol is prohibited in train and during the tour period.
3. Loitering and crowding should be avoided in train corridors, gates, cabins, hotels etc.
4. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses,
hotels etc.
5. Touching of statues /idols / holy books etc. not allowed in religious / tourist places.
6. No physical offerings like Prasad /distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc. inside the
religious place.
7. Coordination for medical attention in case of any sickness shall be made at feasible
railway stations enroute, the cost of the same will have to be borne by the tourist.
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 US

Contact Person
Telephone Number Office Address
Name
040-27702407 /
Zonal Office
9701360701
Mallesh 9281495843
Jayanth 9281495845 IRCTC,
Pawan Sengar 8287932228 South Central Zone,
9-1-129/1/302,
Sashidhar 8287932229
3rd Floor, Oxford Plaza,
Basudha 8287932231 S.D. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana
Ch Satish 9281030712
Naresh Orsu 9281030711
Santhosh 9281030734
Ch Balaji 9281030714 IRCTC Vijayawada,
Near Railway Retiring Room,
Praveen Nayak 9281495848 Vijayawada
IRCTC Tirupati,
K Pavan 8287932313
Platform No.1, 1st Floor,
Retiring Rooms Complex,
Yesaiah 9281495853
Tirupati Railway Station
Chandan Nath 9281030748 Visakhapatnam Railway Station,
Platform No.1, Besides APTDC
Sai Prasad 9281495847 Counter, Visakhapatnam
Biswajit Panda 9390112758 House No-08, Gangadhar Meher
Sanghamitra 8287932227 Nagar, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar
Rakesh 9281030739 (Infront of Pal Heights)