Gangtok Sikkim Tourist Train Package

IRCTC is offering low budget tourist packages to Sikkim, including Gangtok. The Tour Itinerary is: Gangtok-North Sikkim-Peling tour package. The itinerary includes visits to the Valley of Flowers and the Seven Sister Waterfalls, two of the best tourist attractions in Sikkim. Visits to a few monasteries is also included.

 
Gangtok Sikkim Tour Package Features:
* Non - AC Comfort accommodation on twin sharing basis.
* All transfer according to itinerary in Non AC vehicle (6 in one) or Comfort bus.
*  Meals on MAP plan (breakfast & dinner)
*  Train fare
*  All taxes.
It does not include:
* Portage facility, tips, insurance, liquor, room service, mineral water, camera charge, telephone calls , herbal massage, etc
* Entry Fees, Guide Charges, etc.
* Train food.

Gangtok Sikkim Tour Package Prices
* Comfort (3AC): Rs. 13,750/- [Adult, double occupancy] / Child (5-11yrs.) with extra bed: Rs.10,750/-
* Standard (Sleeper): Rs.12,550/- [Adult, double occupancy] / Child (5-11yrs.) with extra bed: Rs.10,050/-

Important Note: You need to carry Identity proof and 2 photographs.
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Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train India

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is offering tourists special travel packages on the National Tourism Award winner Buddhist Circuit Special Train.

The journey covers: Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Sarnath, Varanasi, Kushinagar, Lumbini (Nepal), Sravasti & Agra.It is a 7 nights / 8 days trip, all inclusive trip in 2-AC.

Buddhist Circuit Special Train Package India includes:
* Journey by Exclusive Air-conditioned Train as per the Itinerary.
* Road transport by AC coaches as per the itinerary.
* Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
* Accommodation as per the itinerary.
* Meals as per the itinerary.
* English / Hindi speaking Tour Escort.
* Entrance fees of monuments/sightseeing trips as per the itinerary.
* Travel Insurance.
  
Buddhist Circuit Special Train Tour Dates (Commencement from Delhi)

• SEP 2010    25th
• OCT 2010    16th & 30th
• NOV 2010    13th & 27th
• DEC 2010    11th & 25th
• JAN 2011    8th & 22nd
• FEB 2011     12th & 26th
• MAR 2011    12th & 26th

Buddhist Circuit Special Train Tour Itinerary
* Day I – Departure Delhi (Delhi Safdarjung Station in the afternoon) for Gaya.
* Day II - Arrive Gaya in the morning. Visit Bodhgaya. Over night stay at the hotel.
* Day III - Visit Rajgir & Nalanda. Departure for Varanasi in the evening.
* Day IV - Arrive Varanasi in the morning. Visit Sarnath. Visit the Ganges for the evening Aarti. Departure for Gorakhpur in the evening.
*  Day V/VI - Arrive Gorakhpur in the morning. Visit Kushinagar/Lumbini. Overnight stay at hotel. Breakfast at hotel, Sightseeing. 
* Lunch at hotel. Return to Gorakhpur. Departure for Gonda.
* Day VII - Arrive Gonda in the morning. Visit Sravasti. Departure Gonda for Agra in the evening.
* Day VIII - Arrive Agra in the morning. Visit Taj Mahal. Departure for Delhi in the afternoon.  
* Arrive Delhi (Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station) in the evening.

Buddhist Circuit Special Train India Package Price: US$ 1176 / INR 55272[first A/C coupe] for Full Tour - for this only two passengers sharing a cabin during the train journey. Note: Package does not include visa fees and fees for camera/video at monuments/historic places. You will also have to make your own arrangements for Road Transfers to and from Delhi-Safdarjung Railway Station.
Price of package will vary depending on Train berths selected - there are 2-tier and 3-tier options too.

Contact Information for Buddhist Circuit Special Train Package India:
Tourism Facilitation Center,
Ground Floor Jawahar Vayapar Bhawan,
behind Central Industries Emporium,
Janpath,
New Delhi - 110001
Contact : 9717644798, 9717635909
Tel: +91-1123701100/45
Fax: +91-11-23701177
Web: www.railtourismindia.com/buddha
Email: buddhisttrain@irctc.com 

Fairy Queen Tourist Train Online Booking Packages Prices

If you love traveling in old-fashioned heritage trains, the Fairy Queen tourist train in India is for you! It chugs along merrily on a steam-powered engine, which is considered to be the oldest working engine in the world. You can enjoy a comfortable journey in the 60-seater air-conditioned Fairy Queen train and have lunch aboard and venture on a jeep safari in a National Park after an overnight stay in a resort. Note, though, that the months of operation of the Fairy Queen tourist train are from October to March only.

A little historical information about the Fairy Queen tourist train: Born in 1855 in the workshop of East Indian Railway, the Fairy Queen stopped commuting between stations in 1908. In 1971 it was showcased at the famous Railway Museum in New Delhi. Then, in 1996, the Fairy Queen train was given a new lease of life at the Perambur workshop of Southern Railway and got back on the tracks with a journey from Delhi to Alwar in 1997. A year later it steamrolled its way into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest working locomotive and later was honoured with the National Tourism Award for its unique tourist journeys. 

Route of Fairy Queen Tourist Train 
Delhi - Alwar - Sariska - Alwar – Delhi

- The train will stop for 10 minutes each at Garhi Harasuru, Pataudi Road, Rewari, Ajarka and Khairthal railway stations. After all, the hard-working locomotive does need a break!

Fairy Queen Tourist Train Itinerary

Day1

0830 hrs: Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station

0900 hrs: Departure of Fairy Queen

1300 hrs: Lunch on board the train

1500 hrs: Arrival at Always railway station

1520 hrs: Arrival at Sariska by air-conditioned coach

1630 hrs: Arrival at Hotel Tiger Den

1930 hrs: Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2

0630 hrs: Jeep safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve

0930 hrs: Return to Hotel for breakfast

1200 hrs.: Departure from Sariska by air-conditioned coach

1245 hrs: Arrival by coach at Always railway station

1300 hrs: Departure of Fairy Queen from Alwar

Months of Operation :   October to March ( 2nd and 4th Saturday)

2010-2011 Dates Of Operation of Fairy Queen
December 2010 Dates of Fairy Queen Tourist Trip: 11^th and 25^th

January 2011 Dates of Fairy Queen Tourist Trip: 8^th and 22^nd

February 2011 Dates of Fairy Queen Tourist Trip: 12^th and 26^th

March 2011 Dates of Fairy Queen Tourist Trip: 12^th

Fairy Queen Tourist Train Packages and Tickets Prices

1. Full Package of Fairy Queen: This includes 2 way train journey + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska.

Adult Ticket: Rs.10,200/-

Child Ticket: Rs.5,100/-

2. One-way Trip Package of Fairy Queen: This includes 1 way journey between Delhi & Alwar + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska.

Adult Ticket: Rs. 7,100/-

Child Ticket: Rs. 3,550/-

3. One-Way Train Journey of Fairy Queen: This includes only traveling on the Fairy Queen one-way, between Delhi & Alwar.

Adult Ticket: Rs. 3,200/-

Child Ticket: Rs. 1,600/-

Important Notes:

* Half fare for children above 5 years but below 12 years of age

* Children below 5 years can travel Free

* Local transportation in Delhi (To & From the Station) is not included

* Entrance fees during sightseeing not included

* Full package cost has to be paid at the time of booking.

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Indian Railways Low Cost Tourism Packages to Gangtok Sikkim

Indian Railways is organizing a special tourism package for visiting Gangtok Sikkim and Peling in the months of September to December 2010.

For just Rs.13,750/-you can enjoy a 9-nights/10-days railways tourism package which includes:
* Comfort accommodation on twin sharing basis in deluxe hotel/ resort
* All transfer according to itinerary in Non-AC Car
* Meals on MAP plan (breakfast & dinner)
* Train fare in 3AC by Darjeeling Mail

Click here for more information:  Indian Railways Dassehra Tourism Package

Shimla-Kalka Rail Motor Car

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation launched Rail Motor Car Tour packages from Kalka and Shimla on fixed dates, beginning in June 2010.




Enjoy a 4 hrs and 25 minutes charming journey on the Kalka-Shimla tourist train in India!


Shimla-Kalka Rail Motor Car Package Includes:-
* RMC Tickets
* Welcome drinks at the originating Station
* One bottle of Packaged Drinking Water
* Lunch at Barog Station

Shimla-Kalka Rail Motor Car Rates:
1. Shimla to Kalka: Rs.450/-
2. Kalka to Shimla: Rs.450/-

Contact Information:-
1. North Zone IRCTC Office: Ginger Rail Yatri Niwas, Ajmeri gate side, New Delhi.
Ph. No.: 011-23701100 / 23701101 / 23232908
2. Chandigarh IRCTC Office: SCO 80-81-82, 3rd Floor, Sector 34 A, Chandigarh.
Ph. No.: 9779240603 / 0172-4645795 - 6572156

Karnataka Tourist Train

The Golden Chariot luxury train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC).

Routes of the Golden Chariot Tourist Train

1. Bangalore - Kabini - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebid - Hampi - Badami - Pattadakal - Goa

This is the 'Pride of the South' journey of 8 days and 7 nights through the entire State of Karnataka .

2. Bangalore - Chennai - Pondicherry - Tanjavur - Madurai - Thiruvananthpuram - Alleppey - Kochi.

This is the 'Southern Splendour' journey of 7 nights and 8 days through 3 States of South India - Karntaka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala.

Facilities of the Golden Chariot Tourist Train

* Fully air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom in each cabin.

* 2 restaurants - Nala and Ruchi - serving both vegetarian & non-vegetarian food.

* Lounge Bar

* Spa with 2 massage rooms & fully equipped Gym

Ticket Rates of the Golden Chariot Tourist Train

* Single occupancy for 7 night per person: INR 110600 (Jan-March for Indian nationals only)

* Single occupancy for 7 night per person: INR 119700 (April-March2011 for Indian nationals only)

Additional Notes:

1. Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years

2. 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year

3. Service Tax @ 2.58% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms.

4. The Tariff includes: accommodation on board The Golden Chariot / travel / all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours / Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.
5. The Tariff does not include: Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.

For more information click here: Tariffs of Golden Chariot

Contact Information for Booking Tickets on Golden Chariot Tourist Train

1. KSTDC: No. 49, 2nd Floor West Entrance, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560 001 Karnataka, India.

Ph: 91-080-22352901 / 22352902 / 22352903, Fax 080 22352963

2. The Project Director of The Golden Chariot Mr. Srinivas M.

Mobile: +91 98450 97204 / Email: project.director@goldenchariot.org

Website: The Golden Chariot

North East India Rail Tourism Package

Did you know that in India the sun rises first in the North-East? - Just some interesting trivia to know if you are planning a trip to the North-East!
IRCTC is offering a special tourist package to explore the picturesque
north-east which includes waterfalls, blue mountains and lush greenery.

North-East Tourist Train Package Tariffs per person:-
1. Adult (Double Occupancy) - Rs.13,275/-
2. Child (5-11 year) Without bed - Rs.7,965/-

North-East Tourist Train Package
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis in deluxe hotel.
- Meals on MAP basis (Breakfast & Dinner).
- Non AC Deluxe Car for transfer & sightseeing.
- All Taxes.
- LTC/LFC

Dates of North-East Tourist Train Tour Package : Every Sunday from New Jalpaiguri Railway station or IXB airport

Contact information for North-East Tourist Train Package
IRCTC Office : 3, Koilaghat street, Ground Floor,Kolkata-700 001
Ph. No. : (033) 22313132/8244
Fax : (033) 22439046
Email: ranzan.tourism@irctc.com
Website : Rail Tourism

All India Tourist Train

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) offers Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train, an affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country.

Tariff of Bharat Darshan Tourist Train

The Bharat Darshan train tour packages costs Rs. 5,670/- per person, which is inclusive of providing comfort of travel by train in 2 nd Class Sleeper coach.

 Contact Information for Bharat Darshan Tourist Train
1. Mumbai office:
Internet Print Center, IInd Floor, Main Line Station Building, CST Mumbai-400001
Ph: 022-22644378/79, 022-22655624/25/26

2. Pune office:
Retiring room No.1, Above Cumsum Food Plaza Pune Station
Ph: 020-26105119/ 26052798

For Booking and Tickets Prices of Bharat Darshan Tourist Train click here: Rail Tourism India