Promotion of tourism between India and Nepal
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched its first ‘Bharat Gaurav’ tourist train to encourage cross-border tourism between India and Nepal. This special train journey has been named ‘Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra’. This is a wonderful opportunity for travelers who want to enjoy a cultural and spiritual journey. IRCTC had introduced Bharat Gaurav trains to promote theme-based tourism across the country, and this is the first time the service is being extended to Nepal. This initiative is expected to further strengthen tourism relations between India and Nepal.
Date and duration of travel
According to the official website of IRCTC, this journey will start from Indore, Madhya Pradesh on 12 June 2026. This journey will be of 9 nights and 10 days. It is offered as an all-inclusive package, which means that once the ticket is booked, all the train travel, stay arrangements, meals, sightseeing and local transportation will be the responsibility of IRCTC.
Major places included in the trip
During this religious and natural journey, travelers will get the opportunity to visit many famous sites of Nepal. Highlights of the trip include Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple, Pokhara, Mankamana Temple and Chitwan National Park. Apart from Indore, passengers of Madhya Pradesh can board this train from Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sehore, Bhopal, Itarsi, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni and Satna stations.
Special features in the package
In this tour package, travelers will get a chance to experience the spiritual centers and natural beauty of Nepal. Highlights of the trip include a ropeway ride to the Manakamana Temple, a famous Hindu pilgrimage site located on a hilltop in central Nepal. Apart from this, travelers will also get the opportunity to enjoy a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, where wildlife like rhinoceros, elephants and Bengal tigers are found. The main focus of the visit will be Kathmandu’s ancient Pashupatinath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and visited by thousands of devotees every year.
Train features and fares
Nepal Bharat Gaurav Train is a semi-luxury tourist train, in which full care has been taken for the comfort and safety of the passengers. This train has fully air-conditioned coaches, modern restaurant car and CCTV cameras installed for security. Three categories have been prescribed for travel, whose per person fare is as follows:
Third AC Comfort: Approximately ₹62,710 per person
Second AC Deluxe: Approx ₹76,550 per person
First AC Superior: Around ₹90,400 per person
booking process
Interested passengers can book for this wonderful journey by visiting the official tourism portal of IRCTC. There you can check complete package details, payment options and seat availability. Given the growing popularity of Nepal among Indian tourists, this Bharat Gaurav Route could become one of the most famous international rail journeys originating from India.
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