Dakshin Bharat Yatra (SCZBD16) – Bharat Darshan Special Train
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: – Tiruchirapalli – Thanjavur – Rameswaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram
Boarding Points: Secunderabad, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore & Renigunta.
De-boarding Points: Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal & Secunderabad.
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | Dakshin Bharat Yatra |
| Destination Covered | Tiruchirapalli – Thanjavur – Rameswaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari –Trivandrum – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram |
| Traveling Mode | Bharat Darshan Train |
| Station/Departure Time | Secunderabad: 00:05 hrs |
| Class | Budget/Comfort |
| Frequency | 03.01.2020 (Mid night of 02.01.2020, early hour of 03.01.2020) |
Package Tariff:(Including GST)
| Category | Price Per Adult |
| Standard | Rs.7560/- |
| Comfort | Rs.9240/- |
Itinerary
Destination covered: – Tiruchirapalli – Thanjavur – Rameswaram – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram
Boarding Points: Secunderabad, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore & Renigunta.
De-boarding Points: Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal & Secunderabad.
Itinerary Dated: 03.01.2020 to 10.01.2020
Itinerary No: SCZBD16
| DATE | PLACE | VISIT | ARRL. | DEP. |
| 03.01.2020 | Departure from Secunderabad | – | – | Early Morning |
| Departure from Warangal | Entraining | Early Morning | Early Morning | |
| Departure from Khammam | Entraining | Early Morning | Early Morning | |
| Departure from Vijayawada | Entraining | Morning | Morning | |
| Departure from Ongole | Entraining | Morning | Morning | |
| Departure from Nellore | Entraining | Noon | Afternoon | |
| Departure from Renigunta | Entraining | Afternoon | Afternoon | |
| Arrival at Tiruchirapalli | – | Night | Night Stay | |
| 04.01.2020 | After freshen-up & breakfast, visit of Srirangam & Bruhadeeswara Temples. Depart from Tiruchchirapali. | – | Night | |
| 05.01.2020 | Early Morning arrival at Rameswaram. After arrival, bath in the sea & 22 Theertham. Darshan of Ramanathaswamy. Depart from Rameswaram. Evening arrival at Madurai. Darshan of Meenakshi Amman & Sundareshwarar Temples (Pilgrims/tourists will go for darshan on their own, as it is walkable distance from the Railway Station). Depart from Madurai. |
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| 06.01.2020 | Early Morning Arrival at Nagercoil. After freshen-up & breakfast, go for visit of Kanyakumari covering Nagercoil Temple, Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue & Sunset-view. (Please note that all pilgrims/tourists will be dropped near to Kumari Amman Temple; and all tourists shall visit all places on their own which are walkable). | Morning | Night Stay | |
| 07.01.2020 | Depart from Nagercoil. (Early Morning Departure) Kochuveli (Morning Arrival & Night Departure). After arrival, visit of Kovalam Beach & Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Depart from Kochuveli | Morning | Morning Night |
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| 08.01.2020 | Arrival at Chengalapttu. Darshan of Mahabalipuram. Night stay at Chengalpattu /Mahabalipuram.(24 KMS). | Afternoon
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| 09.01.2020 | After Breakfast Checkout and Visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, Kanchipuram. Back to Chengalapattu and depart. |
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| 09.01.2020 | Arrival Renigunta. | Night | Night | |
| 10.01.2020 | Arrival Nellore | Detraining | Early Morning | Early Morning |
| Arrival Ongole | Detraining | Morning | Morning | |
| Arrival Vijayawada | Detraining | Morning | Morning | |
| Arrival Khammam | Detraining | Morning | Morning | |
| Arrival Warangal | Detraining | Morning | Morning | |
| Arrival Secunderabad | – | Afternoon | Tour Ends |
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.
Inclusions
Package Inclusions:
| Services | Comfort | Standard |
| Train Journey | 3 Tier AC | Sleeper |
| Night Stay | Dharamshala/Halls/Dormitories on multi-sharing basis. | |
| Wash & change | Dharamshala/Halls /Dormitories. | |
| Meals | Morning Tea/Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & 1 Ltr. Drinking Water per day. | |
| Road Transport | Non AC Transport for transfer & sightseeing on SIC basis. | |
Budget:
- Train journey by SL 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.
Comfort:
- Train journey by 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 A/c road transfers on SIC basis.
- Tour Escort & Security on train.
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 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 |
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:
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.
Items to Bring:
Pillows, bed-sheet, nylon rope for drying clothes, lock and key with chain to secure luggage, bucket with mug, torch-light, umbrella, medicines, etc.
Clothes: Light Woollen clothes, etc.
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.
Contact Us
For assistance, contact:
| Contact Person Name | Telephone Number | Office Address |
| Zonal Office | 040-27702407 / 9701360701 | IRCTC South Central Zone 9-1-129/1/302, 3rd Floor, Oxford Plaza, S.D. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana |
| Sanghamitra | 8287932227 | |
| Pawan Sengar | 8287932228 | |
| Sashidhar | 8287932229 | |
| Navin Paul | 8287932230 | |
| Harshita singh | 8085574333 | |
| Krupakar | 8328013171 | |
| TIFC Secunderabad | 040-27800580 | TIFC, Platform no.10
Secunderabad Railway Station, Secunderabad. |
| Ch Balaji | 8287932312 | IRCTC Vijayawada, Near Railway Retiring Room, Vijayawada |
| Lalitha | 8287932311 | |
| Vijayawada Office | 0866 -2572280 | |
| K Pavan | 8287932313 | IRCTC Tirupati Platform No.1, 1st Floor, Retiring Rooms Complex, Tirupati Railway Station, |
| Sukumar | 8287932317 |