SUFI CIRCUIT SPECIAL TOURIST TRAIN

SUFI CIRCUIT SPECIAL TOURIST TRAIN

IRCTC – SUFI CIRCUIT TOUR

Description: 
“Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train”, one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Aastha Circuit Special 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: – Lucknow – Delhi – Ajmer – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri.

Boarding/De-boarding Point :- Darbhanga – Haiaghat – Samstipur – Muzaffarpur – Hajipur – Chhapra – Siwan – Gorakhpur

Package Details
Package Name	SUFI CIRCUIT TOUR (EZBD17)
Traveling Mode	Train
Station/Departure Time	Darbhanga- 10:30 hrs
Class	SL
Frequency	15 October to 22 October 2018
Meal Plan	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel Name	NA

Package Tariff:(Including Service Tax): –

Price Per Pax (Adult)

₹ 7560/-

Destination covered :- Lucknow – Delhi- Ajmer- Agra- Fatehpur Sikri.

Boarding/De-boarding Point :- Darbhanga – Haiaghat – Samstipur – Muzaffarpur – Hajipur – Chhapra – Siwan – Gorakhpur

Itinerary Dated :- 15 October to 22 October 2018

Itinerary No :- EZBD17

“Timings mentioned below are tentative and may be change. Final timing issue by Railway operating department will be intimated two days before the commencement of journey”.

Date (Day)	Station	Arrival	Departure	Description
15.10.18	DARBHANGA		10:30	Entraining
15.10.18	HAIAGHAT	10.50	11.00	Entraining
15.10.18	SAMSTIPUR	11:30	12:00	Entraining & Operational Halt
15.10.18	MUZAFFARPUR	13:30	13:40	Entraining
15.10.18	HAJIPUR	15:00	15:10	Entraining
15.10.18	CHHAPRA	16:40	16:50	Entraining
15.10.18	SIWAN	18:10	18:20	Entraining
15.10.18	GORAKHPUR	21:00	21:10	Operational Halt
16.10.18	LUCKNOW	04:30	23:00	Early morning arrival at Lucknow and transfer to Dharamshala for freshen than visit: Imambara,and Jama Masjid. Evening after sightseeing back to Lucknow station to board the train for the next destination to Delhi.
17.10.18	DELHI	10:00	—	Morning arrival at Delhi and transfer to Dharamshala for freshen than visit Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah. Evening after Darshan back to Dharamshala for Night Stay at Delhi
18.10.18	Delhi	—	23:00	Morning after freshen proceed to visit Lal Quila ,Qutub Minar and Jama Masid Delhi. Evening after sightseeing back to Delhi station to board the train for the next destination to Ajmer.
19.10.18	Ajmer	07:00	23:00	Morning arrival at Ajmer and transfer to Dharamshala for freshen than visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Evening after Darshan back to Ajmer station to board the train for the next destination to Agra.
20.10.18	Agra	07:00		Morning arrival at Agra and transfer to Dharamshala for freshen than visit Tajmahal and Agra Fort. Evening after sightseeing back to Dharamshala for Night Stay at Agra.
21.10.18	Agra	–	17:00	Morning after freshen proceed to visit Fatehpur Sikri Evening after sightseeing back to Agra station to board the train for the return journey.
22.10.18	GORAKHPUR	10:00	10:10	Detraining
22.10.18	SIWAN	13:00	13:10	Detraining
22.10.18	CHHAPRA	14:20	14:30	Detraining
22.10.18	HAJIPUR	16:00	16:10	Detraining
22.10.18	MUZAFFARPUR	17:20	17:30	Detraining
22.10.18	SAMSTIPUR	18:40	19:10	Detraining & Operational Halt
22.10.18	HAIGHAT	19.40	19.50	Detraining
22.10.18	DARBHANGA	20:00	—	Detraining , Tour End

Package Inclusions: 

IRCTC offers ‘ASTHA CIRCUIT SPECIAL TOURIST TRAIN’ one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. The Astha circuit tour package costs  Rs. 7,560/- per person, which is inclusive of providing travel by train in 2nd Class Sleeper coach, Besides it, the cost is inclusive of following:

1. Journey in Sleeper Class train.
2. Non AC Hall accommodation/Dhramsala at the places of night stay.
3. Road transfer by Non Ac Bus only.
4. Pure Vegetarian food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
5. Per day one bottle packaged drinking water will be given to each passenger.
6. Tour escorts for announcements and information.
7. Security arrangements for each coach (without arms).
8. An IRCTC Official on train as train Superintendent.
9. At the destination, the transfer will be given to the point up to where bus can go or permissible.
10. Accommodation in Dharamshala/ Dormitory halls at destinations, beds will be laid on the floor.

Package Exclusion:

1. Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, medicines.
2. Entrance fee for monuments/ temples etc.
3. Any other items apart from the one mentioned in the itinerary.

Note:- 

1. Passengers can upgrade the accommodation to any category of hotels at destination by own.
2. 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 Astha circuit special train trip is subject to minimum no. of passengers booked.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

No. of days before commencement of Trip*	Total Deductions
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date)	Rs. 100 /- 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:

1. It is mandatory for all passengers to submit medical fitness certificate from certified doctor to travel in the package.
2. 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.
3. Per day one bottle packaged drinking water will be provided to the passenger. Drinking water for due course of journey have to be managed by the guest directly, IRCTC is not bound to Provide unlimited usage of Packaged drinking water.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 guest want, they can request the Tour Escort/ Train Management for the booking of Hotel Rooms on extra cost paid by the guest as per the feasibility and availability. (There is no commitment of providing beds and room to Astha circuit special train tour Clients).
7. Road transfer by Non Ac Bus only, wherever it is possible.
8. Only Rail and Road journeys are included in the itinerary, other journey such as by Boat/ Ships / Ferry is not included in the itinerary, the passengers undertaking water journey will be solely on their own risk and expenses, IRCTC will not be responsible for any mishap during the water journey.
9. At the destination if for any reason any stamped/ accident/ drowning in Sea/ River due to negligence of the passengers or situational factor, IRCTC will not be responsible for the same.
10. 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.
11. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip.
12. Operation of Astha circuit special train trip is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.

Other Terms and Condition & Instructions:

1. Passenger should get full briefing about the tour from IRCTC before/after the booking to avoid any confusion.
2. All passengers to strictly follow the Reporting time as instructed by tour Escorts. Delay in reporting and its consequences will not be responsibility of IRCTC.
3. Any other terms and conditions applied as may be decided by IRCTC at any point of time.
4. Being a cost value package, personalized service is not viable; hence please converge with the group. In case of any assistance required do contact our tour Managers.
5. Kindly queue up while boarding the busses and don’t rush at the accommodation centre. It is the duty of the co-passengers to provide seats first for the Handicapped and older people. Please do not request our representative for blocking any seat.
6. 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.
7. While traveling, there might be some delay in providing food, so old people & diabetic passengers may carry some refreshments.
8. Please keep yourself patient and calm during the tour journey and speak politely to all other tourists, staffs and officers on duty. Avoid any unlawful arguments and disquieting the beauty of tour programme.
9. There may be changes in sightseeing that may be caused due to situations which may arise & the same has to be adhered to.
10. In case of any problem arising due to some natural calamity or abnormal situation, alternate arrangements will be made for which extra cost is to be borne by the tourists.
11. The passengers will have to bear all medical expenses incurred on them, if need arises.
12. Please carry your own bedding, regular medicines, doctor’s prescriptions & contact number, torch, umbrella, lock & chain for securing luggage, nylon rope for drying clothes, and water bottle to stock drinking water.

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:

1. Please maintain decency of language as a courtesy towards your fellow passengers in the train and other visitors at the shrines/places your visit.
2. 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.
3. Please be in groups and follow timings at the places you visit as per instructions of the Tour Manager.
4. Photography may be restricted at certain places. Do not offend the local regulations.
5. IRCTC reserves the right to remove any passenger that it feels is creating discord on the tour.
6. 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.

Meals:

1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner shall be served in the train. However, there can be exceptions depending upon the itinerary.
2. IRCTC does not take any responsibility for any meals bought from local eateries.

Sightseeing:

1. The itinerary provided to you may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Please follow the instructions of Tour Manager.
2. IRCTC shall not be responsible for any mishaps caused due to negligence, non compliance of instructions etc.
3. Charges for Guides, if hired, should be borne by you. IRCTC shall not responsible for the charges etc.
4. Entry Fee, if any, at the monuments should be borne by you.

Safety and Security:

1. Please take complete care of your belongings during the tour.
2. Do carry a Photo Identity Card such as Voter’s ID, Passport, PAN Card etc. for Security reasons.
3. Please leave the contact details of person(s) to be contacted in case of any Emergency with the Tour Manager.

**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 tour period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip.

Patna	IRCTC, Regional Office, Biscomaun Towers, 4th Floor, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna – 800001, Bihar Contact Number:- 0612-2205801, 9771440016, 9771440056 E-mail id:- tourismpatna@irctc.com, nprasad6208@irctc.com
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Guwahati	IRCTC Regional Office 4D Mandovi Apartments, GNB Road, Ambari Guwahati- 781001, Assam Contact Number :-0361 – 2737123, Fax: 0631 – 2737122 Mobile no: 9957644166, 9957644161 Email: biswajitdas@irctc.com, lkhobung5856@irctc.com, tourroghy@irctc.com

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