Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra

Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run “Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra” tour package by Bharat Gaurav Tourists train in 3AC class, covering the visit of Ayodhya, Varanasi & Prayagraj in India and Pashupatinath (Kathmandu) in Nepal. This tour will showcase four important pilgrimage and heritage destination in 10 days tour.

Highlights:

Tour name: “BHARAT NEPAL ASHTHA YATRA”
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Tour Itinerary: Delhi – Ayodhya – Kathmandu – Varanasi – Prayagraj – Delhi.
Train Itinerary: Delhi (DSJ) – Ayodhya – Raxaul – Varanasi – Prayagraj – Delhi.
Boarding / Deboarding: Delhi – Ghaziabad – Tundla – Kanpur
No. seats: 600
Tour Date: 28.10.2025.

Destinations and visits covered:

Ayodhya: Ram Janmbhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu Ghat, Nandigram.
Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple, Darbar Squire, Swaymbhunath Stupa.
Varanasi : Tulsi Manas temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and temple, Ganga Aarti at Varanasi Ghat.
Prayagraj : Ganga – Yamuna Sangam, Hanuman temple

TOUR PRICE: Per person inclusive of GST

Category	Single Share	Double / Triple Share	Child (5-11 year)
Comfort	39850	34650	31185
Superior	47820	41580	37425

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.

Time wise Tour Itinerary

Day	Destination	Particulars
Day 1	Delhi (DSJ)	Departure of train at 1630 hrs. Dinner onboard & Overnight train Journey.
Day 2	Ayodhya	Morning Tea & Breakfast onboard. Arrival at Ayodhya Railway station at 0800 hrs. Transfer to the accommodation places. Full day visit of various temples at Ayodhya & Lunch at suitable place. Evening Saryu Arati. Dinner & Overnight stay a Ayodhya.
Day 3	Ayodhya – Nandigram	After breakfast proceed to visit Nandigram (20 Km from Ayodhya). Lunch. Evening return to Ayodhya Railway station in Afternoon. Departure of train for Raxaul at 1930 hrs. Dinner onboard. Overnight train Journey.
Day 4	Raxaul – Kathmandu	Breakfast onboard. Arrival at Raxaul Railway station at 0600 hrs and proceed to Kathmandu by buses. Lunch Enroute. Arrive Kathmandu and Check-in to hotels. Evening free. Dinner & overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 5	Kathmandu	Breakfast in the hotels. Post Breakfast, visit Pashupatinath temple and Darbar Squire. Post Lunch visit Swayambhunath temple. Evening free. Dinner & overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 6	Kathmandu	Breakfast in the hotels. Full day local Sightseeing. Lunch at Hotel Evening free for leisure Dinner & overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 7	Kathmandu- Raxaul	Breakfast in the hotels. Checkout from Hotel. Early Lunch Proceed to Raxaul by road. Arrival Raxaul at 2000 hrs. Board in the train. Dinner onboard. Departure to Varanasi at 2100 hrs. Overnight train journey.
Day 8	Varanasi	Arrival Varanasi Railway Station at 0600 hrs. Breakfast Onboard. De-board the train and visit for Sightseeing of Sarnath (Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath museum & Mulgand Kuti Vihara temple). Transfer to accommodation places. Lunch. Afternoon visit Tulsi Mandir, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, & enjoy Ganga Aarti at ghats of Varanasi Dinner and Over Night Stay.
Day 9	Varanasi – Prayagraj	Early Breakfast at hotels. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Early Lunch and Checkout form Hotels. Proceed to Prayagraj by Road. Evening bath at Sangam and visit Hanuman temple. Board the train at prayagraj Station. Dinner onboard. Departure to Delhi at 2100 hrs. Overnight train journey.
Day 8	Delhi (DSJ)	Morning Tea & Breakfast onboard. Arrival Delhi Safdarjung Station at 0900 hrs. TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

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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.

Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra – Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Booking Link: https://www.irctctourism.com/

For More Details

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
M – 13, Punj House,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001
Tel – 011 – 23701101.
82879 30202, 82879 30297, 88828 26357
Email id: [email protected], [email protected],

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: [email protected]
Website: www.dialtrip.com

Source: https://www.irctctourism.com/

Here’s everything you need to know about the “Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra” — a special pilgrimage package under IRCTC’s Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train offering for 2025:

🧳 Bharat Nepal Aastha Yatra – Overview

What it is: A 10-day / 9-night guided pilgrimage package covering holy sites in India (Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj) and Nepal (Kathmandu). Offered as a Bharat Gaurav tourist train tour in 3AC class only. turn0search5turn0search2
Train route: Delhi Safdarjung → Ayodhya → Raxaul → Varanasi → Prayagraj → Delhi (DSJ). turn0search5turn0search8
Launch: First journey commenced on 31 March 2023, flagged off from Jalandhar but boarding was from Delhi Safdarjung. turn0search2turn0search7

🛕 Itinerary Highlights

Ayodhya: Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Nandigram, Saryu Ghat
Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Durbar Square (via Raxaul by road transfer)
Varanasi & Prayagraj: Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Ganga Aarti, Sangam, Hanuman Temple
Journey sequence: Begins in Delhi, travels through these sites via overnight train legs, with sightseeing and non-AC bus transfers. turn0search8turn0search5

💺 Seats & Classes

Capacity: 600 seats in 3AC class only — split equally into:
- 300 seats Standard
- 300 seats Superior accommodations (better hotel stays). turn0search5turn0search2

💰 Fare Structure (per person, inclusive of meals, insurance, hotels, and transport)

Category	Single Share	Double/Triple Share	Child (5–11 yrs)
Standard	₹36,160	₹27,815	₹25,035
Superior	₹41,090	₹31,610	₹28,450
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📋 Summary at a Glance

Feature	Details
Duration	9 Nights / 10 Days
Route / Major Stops	Delhi → Ayodhya → Kathmandu → Varanasi → Prayagraj → Delhi
Boarding Stations	Delhi (DSJ), Ghaziabad, Tundla, Kanpur, Lucknow
Train Class	3AC only (600 seats: Standard & Superior)
Package Includes	AC travel, accommodation, vegetarian meals, bus sightseeing, insurance, tour escort
Special Requirement	COVID-19 vaccination certificate mandatory

ℹ️ Booking & Popularity

Booking platform: Available via IRCTC Tourism portal or regional IRCTC offices as a packaged tour — not via PRS or IRCTC ticketing.
High uptake: More than 80% of seats booked on the first edition.turn0search1turn0search4