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IRCTC-Ramayana Special with Vaishno Devi Darshan

Ramayana Special with Vaishno Devi Darshan (SCZBD26)

Description:

“Bharat Darshan Tourist Train”, one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Bharat Darshan Tourist Trains is available online on our website. Booking can also be done through our Tourist Facilitation Center, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.

Destination covered:- Varanasi – Prayagraj – Ayodhya – Katra

Boarding Points: Itwari, Bhandara Road, Gondia, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bhatapara, Uslapur, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni

De-boarding Points: Katni, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Uslapur, Bhatapara, Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Gondia, Bhandara Road, Itwari

Package Details
Package Name Ramayana Special with Vaishno Devi Darshan (SCZBD26)
Destination Covered Varanasi – Prayagraj – Ayodhya – Katra
Traveling Mode Bharat Darshan Train
Station/Departure Time Itwari : 07:00 Hrs
Class Budget/Comfort
Frequency 22.04.2025 (Morning of 22.04.2025)

Package Tariff:(Including GST)

Category Price Per Pax.
Standard Rs.  8510/-
Comfort Rs. 10400/-

Note: No fare for child below 5 years and children of 5 and above are entitled to pay the full adult fare.

Itinerary

Destination covered:- Varanasi – Prayagraj – Ayodhya – Katra

Boarding Points: Itwari, Bhandara Road, Gondia, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bhatapara, Uslapur, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni

De-boarding Points: Katni, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Uslapur, Bhatapara, Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Gondia, Bhandara Road, Itwari

Itinerary Dated: 22.04.2025 to 30.04.2025

Itinerary No: SCZBD26

Date Station Description
22.04.20
(Wed)		 Itwari  Source Station
Bhandara Road  Entraining Halt
Gondia  Entraining Halt
Rajnandgaon  Entraining Halt
Durg  Entraining Halt
Raipur  Entraining Halt
Bhatapara  Entraining Halt
Uslapur  Entraining Halt
Anuppur  Entraining Halt
Shahdol  Entraining Halt
Katni  Entraining Halt
23.04.20
(Thu)		 Varanasi  Arrival at Varanasi Railway station. Visit to Kashi   Vishwanath, Ganga Ghat etc.  Overnight stay
24.04.20
(Fri)		 Varanasi  Departure from Varanasi Station
24.04.20
(Fri)		  Arrival at Prayagraj Railway Station. After breakfast   proceed to visit to Gangaghat for darshan and Hanuman   Temple. Evening departure for Ayodhya.
24.04.20
(Sat)		 Ayodhya  Arrival at Ayodhya,  Overnight Stay
25.04.20
(Sun)		 Ayodhya  Full day visit of various temples at Ayodhya.  Ram janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi,
Treta ke Thakur, Dashrath Bhawan etc.
26.04.20
(Mon)		 Train Train Journey-Arrival at Shri Vaishno Devi Katra Railway station.
27.04.20
(Tue)		 Katra  Stay at Katra
28.04.20
(Wed)		 Katra  Departure of return journey,  Overnight Journey.
29.04.20
(Thu)		 Train  Full day train journey
30.04.20
(Fri)		 Katni  Detraining Halt
Shahdol  Detraining Halt
Anuppur  Detraining Halt
Uslapur  Detraining Halt
Bhatapara  Detraining Halt
Raipur  Detraining Halt
Durg  Detraining Halt
Rajnandgaon  Detraining Halt
Gondia  Detraining Halt
Bhandara Road  Detraining Halt
Itwari  Arrival at Itwari Railway station.
TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

NOTE:

1.The Arrival/ Departure timings at halt stations are tentative, and subject to Railway approval and train running as per the schedule.
2.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.
3.IRCTC/SCZ is not liable for publicized coverage of sightseeing locations in certain cases due to exceptional circumstances beyond its control.
4.In case of No Show, no refund request will be entertained by IRCTC/SCZ.

Inclusion

Package Inclusions:

  • For Budget(SL) and Comfort (3AC):
  • Train journey by SL/3AC class.
  • Night stay/Fresh up at Dharmashalas/Hall/Dormitories on multi-sharing basis.
  • Morning Tea/Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & 1 litre drinking water per day.
  • Non AC road transfers on SIC basis.
  • Tour Escort & Security on train.
  • Travel insurance.

Package Exclusions:

  • Items of personal nature, i.e., laundry, medicines.
  • Entrance fee for monuments.
  • Service of Tour Guide.
  • All services not mentioned in the Package Inclusions.

Note: Leave Travel Concession (LTC) will be issued by IRCTC for the tourists who avail the Bharat Darshan Tours (only the Train Fare & Road Transfers will be admitted) after completion of the tour.

* Passengers can upgrade the accommodation to any category of hotels at the destination(s) on extra cost based on the availability”.

Important Note: IRCTC has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities/strikes/cancellations/delay of train/insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour-period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip. Operation of Bharat Darshan Trip is subject to minimum no. of passengers booked.

Terms and Condition

Cancellation Policy:

For cancellation of your ticket, please log into your account, select the Tour Confirmation Number (TCN) of the ticket you wish to cancel and cancel your ticket from your booked history online. Cancellation of your online ticket is possible only in the website www.irctctourism.com, and is not possible through PRS Counters. If the user wishes to cancel his ticket, cancellation rules for the tour package will be as under:

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:

Guidelines:

Food: Morning breakfast with tea/coffee, lunch, night dinner/tiffin.

Transport: 55 Seater Non-push back-Non AC/similar bus for pick up from station and sightseeing will be arranged. Where buses are not permitted, the tourists have to make their own arrangements on alternative modes. Entrance fees, Pooja, Special Darshan charges, Horse-ride and Boating-charges are to be borne by the tourists.

Terms & Conditions

  • Passengers have to board and de-board the train at nominated stations as per the final Railway order and local transportation expenses to be borne by tourists on their own.
  • The package tour decided by the IRCTC which will include Sleeper Class/Third A/c Train Tickets, Pure Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Dormitory/Hall accommodation and Bus for local sightseeing only. Cost value package.
  • At Destinations, only Dharamshala accommodation (Dormitory/ Hall) will be provided. The bed rolls will be provided and laid on the ground, beds will not be provided. However, if guests want, they can request the Tour Escort/Train Management for the booking of hotel rooms on extra cost to be paid by the guest as per the feasibility and availability. (There is no commitment of providing beds and room to Bharat Darshan Clients).
  • Being a cost value package, personalized service is not viable; hence kindly converge with the group. In case of any assistance required, do contact our group representative.
  • Passenger should get full briefing about the tour from IRCTC before/after the booking to avoid any confusion.
  • One Glass of Packaged drinking water will be provided during lunch and dinner per day. Drinking water for due course of journey except during lunch & dinner have to be managed by the guest directly, IRCTC is not bound to Provide unlimited usage of Packaged drinking water.
  • Normal room temperature water will be served on board whereas IRCTC will try to serve cool water (Subject to availability of Ice during the journey. Serving cool water on board is not mandatory.
  • 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.
  • No rude behavior will be entertained, further to which you will be forced to drop from the tour.
  • Avoid any unlawful arguments and disquieting the beauty of tour programme.
  • Kindly queue while boarding the buses and don’t rush at the accommodation centre. Our representative would allot accommodation as specified.
  • It is the duty of the co-passenger to provide seats first for the Handicapped and old people.
  • You should adhere to the time announced by the tour representatives. Failing which you will have to come to the next destination on your own expenses.
  • While traveling, there might be some delay in providing food, so old people and diabetic passengers should carry some refreshments.
  • There might be delay in train arrivals and departures and the train may not be able to follow the train timings for which you will have to bear with us.
  • There may be changes in the sightseeing itinerary that may be caused due to arise of situations that have to be adhered.
  • Announcement made in the train should be followed strictly to have pleasant travel.
  • In case any problem arises during the journey, the company’s decision will be final.
  • The tourist should follow the instruction given by the tour representative and should not interfere in the administration.
  • No smoking and consuming alcohol in the train.
  • Please carry ID card at all items (like Driving License, Voter ID card, Ration Card, Pan Card) as proof of Identity for cross verification by Railway Authorities and the same has to be borne by the tourist.
  • If any stamped/accident/drowning in Sea/River happened at the destination due to negligence of the passenger/s or situational factor, IRCTC will not be responsible.
  • Alternate arrangements will be made for disruption of tour on account of natural calamities and the cost to be borne by the tourist.
  • Arrangements will be made for medical attention during sickness and the cost to be borne by the tourist.
  • The tourist will have adhere by the periodical guidelines issued by the authorities during the tour through announcement and should not intervene in their working and cause any inconvenience to co-passengers.
  • The tour programme may be subject to alterations due to late running of the train. The final timings will be as per the railway order.
  • The decision of IRCTC/South Central Zone will be final on account of problems arising in the conduct of the tour.

IRCTC’s DO’s:

  • Please DO follow guidelines of the Tour Manager at all times. Your Tour Manager is your source of information.
  • Please DO carry a Photo Identity Card indicating proof of age such as Voter’s ID, Passport, PAN Card etc. for Security reasons.
  • Please DO take complete and personal care of your belongings during the tour.
  • Please DO maintain decency of language as a courtesy towards your fellow passengers in the train and other visitors at the shrines/places you visit.
  • Please DO bear Entry Fee, if any, at the monuments if not specified in Inclusions.
  • Please DO stay in groups and follow scheduled timings at the places you visit as per instructions of the Tour Manager.
  • Please DO adheres to the revised itinerary if the situation so arises by following the instructions of Tour Manager. The itinerary provided to you may change due to unavoidable circumstances either before start of tour or during the tour.
  • Please DO leaves the contact details of person(s) to be contacted in case of any Emergency with the Tour Manager.
  • Please DO ensures switching off the Lights and fans in the compartments when not in use.

IRCTC’s DON’Ts:

  • Please DO NOT consumes alcoholic beverages, bidis, and cigarettes during the tour. IRCTC does not provide, promote or sell alcoholic beverages/cigarettes/bidi etc. and condones the use of all such items in its programs. Consumption of such items while on train is an offence punishable under law.
  • Please DO NOT carry any valuables like jewellery, antiques, electronic equipments etc., on the tour. Clients carrying the same shall do so at their own risk. In case of any theft or any law & order issues leading to loss of passenger’s property, IRCTC shall not be responsible for the same.
  • Please DO NOT Carry any Prohibited articles in person or in your baggage. The client alone shall be responsible for the cost and consequences that follow in the event of the client carrying the same.
  • Please DO NOT be rude while interacting with locals and Please DO NOT indulge in any arguments. In case of any doubts on any matter, you may please communicate with the Tour Manager.
  • Please DO NOT indulges in Photography if the same is restricted at certain places.
  • Please DO NOT offend the local regulations.
  • Please DO NOT pull the chain while traveling on train as it is a punishable offence when done without a valid reason.
  • Please DO NOT cross Railway Tracks but instead Use Foot Over Bridges.
  • Please DO NOT waste any water unnecessarily in the train.

Tour Manager:

  • Your Tour Manager is your source of information. Please follow guidelines of the Tour Manager at all times.

In the train

  • Do not pull the chain while traveling on train as it is a punishable offence when done without a valid reason.
  • Do not cross railway tracks. Use over foot bridges.
  • Do not waste any water unnecessarily in the train.
  • Lights and fans in the compartments should be switched off when not in use.

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.
  • IRCTC does not provide, promote or sell alcoholic beverages/cigarettes/bidi etc. and condones the use of all such items in its programs. Consumption of such items while on train is an offence punishable under law.

For assistance, contact

Contact Person Name Telephone Number Office Address
Area Office 07752-247040 IRCTC Area Office Besides of VIP gate no. 2,Bilaspur Railway Station, Bilaspur-495001
Bhanu Prakash Lal 7441147064
Aditi Parihar 8287932329

Here’s what I found about the IRCTC “Ramayana Special with Vaishno Devi Darshan” package:

🛕 IRCTC Ramayana Special with Vaishno Devi Darshan — Overview

🚆 Package Format

  • IRCTC previously offered a budget “Ramayana Special” tour package (under the Bharat Darshan-style model) that combined dormitory train travel (Sleeper / 3AC) with Vaishno Devi darshan.
  • It included:
    • Round-trip train travel in sleeper class (or 3A for upgrade)
    • Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    • Dormitory hall accommodation along the route
    • Bus transfers for local sightseeing and darshan at Vaishno Devi
    • Onboard tours escort and support staff

💵 Costs & Booking Notes

  • The package was largely value-oriented, featuring dorm stays and basic meals.
  • Facility disclaimers stated: no hotel beds; travelers slept on ground in group halls unless they upgraded at extra cost
  • Recent full-board packages (Vaishno Devi only) start around ₹6,990–₹8,100 (Delhi ↔ Katra 4D/3N itinerary) with train travel in Vande Bharat 3AC, hotels, meals, and local transport included

❓ Is Ramayana Special with Vaishno Devi Running in 2025?

  • As of mid-2025, no active 2025-season listing exists for the combined Ramayana + Vaishno Devi “Tourist Train” format. Current IRCTC Ramayana packages (e.g., Gaurav Deluxe AC coach spanning India & Nepal) do not include Vaishno Devi in their itinerary
  • IRCTC now offers separate pilgrimage packages, such as Mata Vaishno Devi tours (e.g., 4D/3N from Delhi coded NDR01) and standalone Ramayana Yatra packages—not combined in a single train-based tour

🧭 Alternative IRCTC Options (2025)

  • Vaishno Devi-only packages:
    • From Delhi: ₹6,990 (triple share) to ₹10,770 (single share) for 4D/3N via train-based itinerary, including meals & hotel
    • From Varanasi/Lucknow region: ₹8,635 per person over 5 days, departing Thursdays via train 12237/38—with full package services and LTC eligibility
  • Ramayana Yatra packages:
    • Offered via IRCTC Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train covering ~30 sites in India and Nepal over ~17 days, starting from Delhi in July 2025. Price ~₹62,000–72,000 per person in AC cabins, with meals, hotels, transport, and onboard services

🧾 Summary Table

Component Present Status (Mid‑2025)
Ramayana + Vaishno Devi Combined Tour Discontinued in current IRCTC offerings; no 2025 operation
Vaishno Devi Packages Available separately; train/hotel/meals/transfer included
Ramayana Tour Packages Available separately via Delhi‑Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train

✅ Recommendations

  • If you seek Vaishno Devi darshan on a budget, choose IRCTC’s dedicated Vaishno Devi package (e.g., NDR01) which includes comfortable train travel, hotel stay, meals, and transfers.
  • For a broader pilgrimage, the premium Ramayana Yatra (Gaurav Deluxe AC train) offers a multi-destination experience—but Vaishno Devi is not part of that at present.
  • If desired, you can self-plan a combined itinerary: book separate tours—e.g. Ramayana Yatra + Vaishno Devi package back-to-back.

💡 Would you like assistance with:

  • Checking live availability or booking links for Vaishno Devi packages?
  • Estimating a combined DIY itinerary covering Ramayana sites and Vaishno Devi?
  • Comparing IRCTC vs. independent travel options (train + hotel + transfers)?

Let me know—happy to help tailor the best plan for you!

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