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IRCTC Chardham Yatra

IRCTC Chardham Yatra

  • CHAR DHAM YATRA CDT10
  • Duration: 15 Nights/ 16 Days
  • Package Code: CDT10
  • Origin: DELHI
  • Destination: BADRINATH / DWARKA / JAGANNATH / RAMESHWARAM / RISHIKESH
  • Departure: 18-SEP-2021
  • Upcoming Date Of Journey: 18-SEP-21

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run an all inclusive “Char Dham Yatra” Rail tour package by Dekho Apna Desh Deluxe Tourists train covering the visit of most prominent pilgrimage Char Dham’s i.e.Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram & Dwarkadhish across the India in 16 days.

INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD.(A Govt. of India Miniratna Enterprise)

Introduces………“Char Dham Yatra” Tour Rail Tour Package by Deluxe Tourist Train

  • Tour date : 18 September 2021

IRCTC Ltd. Proposes to run an all inclusive “Char Dham Yatra” Rail tour package by Dekho Apna Desh Deluxe Tourists train covering the visit of most prominent pilgrimage Char Dham’s i.e. Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram & Dwarkadhish across the India in 16 days.

Tour name Char Dham Yatra
Duration 15 Nights/ 16 Days
Tour Itinerary Delhi – Badrinath – Rishikesh – Jagannath Puri – Rameshwaram – Dwarka – Delhi
Tour Date 18-SEP-2021
Boarding/ de boarding at Delhi Safderjung
No of Seats 60 in 2nd AC 96 in 1st AC

Destinations and visits covered:

Badrinath: Badrinath Temple, Mana Village & Narsingha Temple (Joshimath).
Rishikesh: Lakshman Jhulla & Triveni Ghat.
Puri: Jagannath temple, Golden Beach of Puri, Konark Sun Temple & Chandrabhaga Beach.
Rameshwaram: Ramnathswami temple & Dhanushkodi.
Dwarka: Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Shivrajpur beach & Bet Dwarka.
TOUR PRICE: Per person in INR

Class Occupancy
Single Twin Triple Child with Bed Child without Bed
1AC 109595 97195 95500 87290 84725
2AC 90985 78585 76895 68675 66120

*COVID Vaccination (atleast One dose) is mandatory for Guests of age group 18 or above.

Day Destination Particulars
Day 1 Delhi Safdarjung 1900 hrs: Board in special train at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station.
2000 hrs: Departure of train to Rishikesh.
2100 hrs: Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 2 Rishikesh – Joshimath 0500 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard.
0600 hrs: Arrival at Rishikesh, Breakfast Onboard.
0800 hrs  Deboarding the Train and proceed to Joshimath (252 kms/  9 hrs). Lunch enroute.
1800 hrs  Check in at Hotel,
2000 hrs Dinner & over night stay at Hotel.
Day 3 Joshimath – Badrinath 0600 hrs: Proceed to Badrinath (44 kms/  2 hrs) by road
0800 hrs: Arrival Badrinath, Bath in Tapt Kund.
0900 hrs: Visit Badrinath Temple.
1200 hrs: Early Lunch at suitable place.
1400 hrs Visit Mana Village
1600 hrs: Return to Joshimath by road.
1800 hrs: Arrival at Hotel in Joshimath.
2000 hrs: Dinner & over night stay at Hotel.
Day 4 Badrinath – Rishikesh 0600 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel.
0800 hrs: Check out from Hotel & further visit Narsingha temple at Joshimath, then proceed to Rishikesh (252 kms/  9 hrs). Lunch enroute.
1800 hrs: Arrival at Rishikesh and Check in at Hotel
2000 hrs: Dinner & over night stay at Hotel.
Day 5 Rishikesh 0700 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel.
0900 hrs: Checkout from Hotel & visit Lakshman Jhula &  Triveni Ghat at Rishikesh.
1200 hrs: Board the train at Rishikesh Railway Station, Lunch Onboard.
1400 hrs: Departure for Puri.
1600 hrs: Evening tea onboard.
2000 hrs: Dinner & overnight Journey.
Day 6 Train Journey 0700 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard
0800 hrs: Breakfast Onboard. Wash & Change onboard.
1300 hrs: Lunch Onboard.
1700 hrs: Evening Tea on board.
2000 hrs: Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 7 Puri 0600 hrs: Morning tea Onboard.
0700 hrs: Breakfast onboard.
0900 hrs: Arrival at Puri Railway station and proceed to Hotel.
1000 hrs: Check-in to hotels.
1200 hrs: Lunch.
1400 hrs: Proceed to visit Jagannath temple.
1800 hrs: Return to hotel. Evening free to enjoy Golden beach of puri and relax
2000 hrs:  Dinner & overnight stay at Puri.
Day 8 Puri 0800 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel & Checkout from Hotel.
1000 hrs: Visit of Konark sun temple (35 Km) & Chandrabhaga Beach.
1400 hrs: Lunch at suitable place.
1700 hrs:.Arrival at Puri Railway Station.
1800 hrs: Departure for Rameshwawram.
2000 hrs: Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 9 Train journey 0700 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard
0800 hrs: Breakfast Onboard. Wash & Change onboard.
1300 hrs: Lunch Onboard.
1700 hrs: Evening Tea on board.
2000 hrs: Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 10 Rameshwaram 0500 hrs: Arrival At Rameshwaram
0600 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard
0700 hrs: Breakfast Onboard
0800 hrs: Deboarding the Train and proceed to Hotel for Checkin.
1000 hrs: Visit Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial.
1200 hrs: Lunch at Hotel.
1400 hrs: Visit Dhanushkodi in the evening visit Ramanath Swami temple.
2000 hrs: Dinner at Hotel & Night Stay.
Day 11 Rameshwaram 0900 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel & Checkout from Hotel.
1000 hrs: Boarding the train at Rameshwaram Railway Station.
1100 hrs: Departure for Dwarka.
1300 hrs: Lunch Onboard.
1600 hrs: Evening Tea Onboard
2000 hrs Dinner Onboard & overnight Journey
Day 12 Train journey 0700 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard
0800 hrs: Breakfast Onboard. Wash & Change onboard.
1300 hrs: Lunch Onboard.
1700 hrs: Evening Tea on board.
2000 hrs: Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 13 Dwarka 0700 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard
0800 hrs: Breakfast Onboard.
1200 hrs: Lunch Onboard
1400 hrs Arrival at Dwarka Station.
1500 hrs: Check in at Hotel and Evening free for Leisure.
2000 hrs: Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Day 14 Dwarka 0600 hrs: Visit Dwarkadhish Temple
0900 hrs: Breakfast at Hotel
1200 hrs: Lunch & Checkout from Hotel.
1300 hrs: Proceed for Sightseeing of Shivrajpur Beach, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga & Bet Dwarka.
1900 hrs: Arrival at Dwarka Station and board The train.
2000 hrs: Departure for return journey, Dinner onboard & Overnight Journey.
Day 15 Train Journey 0700 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard
0800 hrs: Breakfast Onboard. Wash & Change onboard.
1300 hrs: Lunch Onboard.
1700 hrs: Evening Tea on board.
2000 hrs: Dinner on board & overnight train journey.
Day 16 Delhi 0500 hrs: Morning Tea Onboard.
0700 hrs: Breakfast Onboard. Arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
TOUR ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

  • Train Journey by Special tourist train in 1st AC/ 2ndAC class.
  • 06 Nights stay in deluxe category available accommodation as per itinerary.
  • 09 Nights stay in respective Rail coaches during overnight train journey.
  • Onboard train meals (veg only): will be served in Rail restaurants.
  • Off board meals (veg only) in good quality Hotels.
  • All Transfers and sightseeing in AC vehicles.
  • Travel insurance for the passengers.
  • IRCTC Tour Managers will travel throughout the tour for necessary assistance.
  • 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.
  • AC transport is not available in hills.

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:

  • 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.
  • COVID Vaccination (atleast One dose) is mandatory for Guests of age group 18 or above.
  • 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 Deluxe 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. 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.

More Information:

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
M-13, Punj House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001
Tel: 011-23311263, Mbl: 82879 30202, 82879 30299, 82879 30157

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