IRCTC Flags Off Bharat Gaurav Train From Indore To Nepal For Pashupatinath Darshan

Under the Bharat Gaurav tourist train scheme, IRCTC is expanding curated rail circuits that combine pilgrimage, culture and tourism. The new Indore–Nepal service connects central India directly with important sites in the neighbouring Himalayan nation, bundling AC rail travel, hotels, meals, local transport and guides into a single package.

Yatra Circuit And Key Stops

The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train for “Pashupatinath (Nepal) Darshan Yatra” departs from Indore and offers boarding at Indore, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sehore, Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal), Itarsi, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni and Satna.

Over 9 nights and 10 days, passengers travel by train to Raxaul and then by AC buses to Chitwan, Pokhara, Manakamana and Kathmandu, including darshan at the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and visits to other prominent temples and attractions.

Deluxe AC Bharat Gaurav Comforts

The fully air-conditioned Deluxe Bharat Gaurav train offers 1AC, 2AC and 3AC accommodation, with a flameless modern kitchen car, two rail restaurants, shower cubicles, electronic safes, foot massagers, CCTV cameras and an infotainment system for a semi-luxury feel.

IRCTC officials highlight that meals are predominantly onboard in the “rail restaurant” for 1AC and 2AC passengers, with at-seat service in 3AC, complemented by hotel dining during the road part of the tour.

All-Inclusive Package Pricing

The all-inclusive per-person tariff is approximately ₹63,850 for 3AC (Comfort Category), ₹75,230 for 2AC (Deluxe), ₹91,160 for 1AC Superior – Cabin and ₹99,125 for 1AC Superior – Coupe, on double occupancy.

The package covers AC rail travel, vegetarian meals, hotel accommodation as per itinerary, AC road transfers, sightseeing, tour escorts, local guides, onboard housekeeping and travel insurance, making it a “bag-and-board” format for pilgrims.

How To Reserve Your Pashupatinath Yatra

Bookings are open on IRCTC’s tourism portal and mobile app under PASHUPATINATH (NEPAL) DARSHAN YATRA (package codes WZDBG02/WZDBG03), as well as via authorised agents and regional offices.

Interested travellers from Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur and nearby regions can also call IRCTC’s zonal helpline numbers listed in the announcement for assistance with reservations and itinerary details.

Pashupatinath Train Highlights

• Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train launched from Indore for Nepal’s Pashupatinath Darshan Yatra
• 9 nights/10 days circuit covering Chitwan, Pokhara, Manakamana, Kathmandu and Pashupatinath Temple
• Fully AC semi-luxury train with rail restaurants, modern kitchen car, safes, showers, CCTV and infotainment
• All-inclusive tariffs from about ₹63,850 (3AC) to ₹99,125 (1AC Coupe) with meals, hotels, buses, guides and insurance

Sources: Free Press Journal