Package Title: - “Tirupati Balaji Darshan” [Coimbatore-Tirupati-Coimbatore]

Package Main Image:-

An outer view of Tirumala Temple

Overview: - Tirupati

Located in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is a temple town that is revered by Hindus. Each
year millions of devotees and believers come to the town to pay homage at the Sri Venkateswara Temple,
which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This amazing temple is located on top of the Tirumala Hill, while the town
of Tirupati is situated at the foot of the hill.

Tirupati is a fascinating town for people, who want to find out more about Hinduism, or those, who want to
exercise their religious beliefs. The numerous temples in the town and its vicinity give a tranquil and serene
ambience to Tirupati.

Package Details
Package Name & Code TIRUPATI BALAJI DARSHAN TRAIN TOUR PACKAGE (RTP)
Duration of the package 01 Night / 02 Days
Category of the package Standard & Comfort
Destination Covered Tirumala , Kalahasti Temple & Padmavati Temple
Travelling Mode Train No. 22616 (Onward ) & 22615 (Return)
Boarding Details Coimbatore Jn- 06:00/ Tiruppur- 06:43 / Erode Jn- 07:25 / Salem Jn- 08:22 /
Jolarpettai- 10:03 / Katpadi Jn- 11:23
Deboarding Details Katpadi Jn – 16:33/ Jolarpettai -18:08 /Salem Jn- 19:37/ Erode Jn- 20:37 /
Tiruppur – 21:23 /Coimbatore Jn -22:45
Class 2S & CC
Frequency Every Tuesday
Meal Plan 01 Breakfast & 01 Dinner- MAPAI
Hotel Hotel Renest or similar
Itinerary - Coimbatore -Tirupati -Coimbatore- (01 Night/02 Days)

DAY 01 (Tuesday ): Coimbatore - Tirumala Temple

Departure from CBE at 06.00hrs by Train No 22616 - CBE TPTY Spl. Arrival TPTY at 13.20hrs, check In at hotel
and afternoon proceed to Tirumala for darshan of Lord Venkateshwara, return back to hotel and dinner &
overnight stay in hotel at Tirupati.

Day 02 (Wednesday ): Kalahasti - Padmavati Temple - Coimbatore

Post breakfast checkout and proceed to visit Kalahasti Temple & Tiruchanur Padmavathi
Ammavari Temple. Later drop by 14.00hrs to Tirupati Railway Station to board Train No 22615 - TPTY CBE
Spl to Coimbatore . Arrival at Coimbatore Railway Station by 22.45hrs.

Sree Padmavathi Ammavaru Temple Sree Kalahasti Temple

Available Seats: (Class wise & Coach Wise)

Class Onward Coach & Berth Return Coach & Berth

2S D1 / 25-48 (24 Seats) D8 /1- 24 (24 Seats)
CC C1 /29-35 (07 Seats) C1 / 44 -50 (07 Seats)
(Total 31 berths) (Total 31 berths)

Available Seats: 31 nos. ( 2S- 24 / CC-07 )

Frequency:– Every Tuesday
Duration: (01Night/ 02 Days)

Cost per Person: -

Package Class Single Double Triple Child With Child without

Category Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Bed bed
( 05-11 yrs) ( 05-11 yrs)
Standard 2S Rs.6,050/- Rs.4,620/- Rs.4,600/- Rs.3,870/- Rs.3,020/-
Comfort CC Rs.8,750/- Rs.7,320/- Rs.7,300/- Rs.6,575/- Rs.5,720/-

Cost Includes:-
 Confirmed to & fro train journey in 2S & CC.
 Transportation - by AC vehicle on SIC basis for the entire tour.
 01 Night stay at Deluxe hotel in AC Rooms in Tirupati.
 Food: Off-board (other than train journey):
 Day 01 – 01 Dinner at Hotel
 Day 02- 01 Breakfast at Hotel.

 Seeghra Darshan Tickets of Lord Balaji at Tirumala and normal darshan tickets of Padmavati and Sri
Kalahasti Temples.
 Services of Tour Guide - for Tirupati darshan only.
 Travel Insurance.
 All applicable taxes.
Excludes:-
 All personal expenses extra like telephone, laundry, Porterage, still/Video Camera fee to sightseeing places.
 On-board (Train) Catering Services.
 Lunch Services in Hotel.
 Tonsuring and other religious rituals and performing any Special Pooja at the any of the temples mentioned
in the itinerary.
 Any deviation from the above program.
 Services not mentioned under “Cost includes “will be additional.

Dress Code for Tirumala Temple

Men Women
For men the dress code is dhoti or pyjamas with upper For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-
cloth. saree with blouse or churidar with pyjama and upper
cloth.

Note: -

 Being a charter coach tour, the running of the package is subject to the approval of Railways and the train
running as per schedule.
 All temple visits are subject to time availability and scheduled running of Train, unavoidable restrictions,
Local strikes/ nationwide strikes etc.
 If the tourists miss the vehicle arranged by IRCTC at any place, they should reach the next place of the
itinerary on their own to continue the package.
 There may be changes in the sightseeing itinerary that may be caused due to unavoidable situations which
may arise and the same has to be adhered to.
 Guests are requested to take care of their baggage/valuables. IRCTC will not be responsible for any loss of
baggage or valuables during the course of the tour.
 All guest needs to carry govt issued photo Identity cards. Photo ID card is needed for darshan and in
train.
 Tariffs subject to change.
 IRCTC will not be responsible for any disruption of tours due to social and natural calamities.
 Being a group tour, all group members should strictly adhere to the timings and other instructions
provided by the Tour Co-ordinator from time to time.
 Though this tour is time sensitive, performing Tonsuring at Tirumala or any Special Ritual, which
consumes hours to perform, will be allowed/disallowed on complete discretion of Tour Escort/Local
Guide accompanying the tourists duly understanding the time to keep for completing sightseeing.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES
A. Generic preventive measures:
The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of
COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all supporting staff and tourists during tour package
services at all times.

1. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.

2. Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory.
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 like
train/transport/stay etc.
4. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and
nose while coughing/sneezing with a Tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues
properly.
 5. Self-Monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to Tour manager and IRCTC
helpline.
6. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.
7. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu app, Shall be advised to all (Supporting staff & Tourists).

B. DO’s & Don’ts list:

A list containing Do’s &Don’ts may be sent two day in advance from the date of journey /commencement of
trip via e-mail/SMS and hardcopy may be given to each tourists at the time of boarding with the following
points:
1. Installation & use of AarogyaSetu 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 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 their hands.
6. All tourists should abide to the mandatory health advisories issued by the States/Local administration
which they are visiting.
7. Tourists should avoid using other tourist’s phone, Water bottle, Umbrella etc as much as possible.
8. Social distancing should be followed during boarding/de-boarding 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, buses, hotels/Dharmashala
etc.
10. All tourists are advised that spitting is strictly prohibited in train, tourist places, buses,
hotels/Dharmashala etc.
11. Touching of statues/idols/holy books etc, not allowed in religious/tourist inside the religious place.
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.

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.

CANCELLATION RULES
For cancellation of your ticket, please log in to your account, select the Tour Confirmation Number of the ticket
you wish to cancel and cancel your ticket from your booked history on line. Cancellation of your Ticket is possible
only on the website www.irctctourism.com, and is not possible on PRS Counters. If the user wishes to cancel his
ticket, cancellation rules for Land (Holiday) and Rail Tour Packages as under:
Terms Cancellation Charges

Up to15 days excluding departure date ₹ 250/-

8 - 14 days excluding departure date 25% of the package cost

4 - 7 days excluding departure date 50% of the package cost

Less than 4 days 100% of the package cost

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