IRCTC Tour Package ::To promote religious tourism, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced an affordable tour package for devotees. Under this scheme, devotees will be able to visit the famous Maa Kamakhya temple of Assam at a very low cost. The special thing is that in the package, arrangements have also been made for accommodation and other necessary facilities during the journey, so that the journey of the devotees can become more convenient.
Better opportunity for devotees of Bihar and North India
A large number of devotees from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and surrounding states reach Guwahati every year for the darshan of Maa Kamakhya. In such a situation, this package can prove to be a relief for those who are planning a religious trip in a low budget. Passengers will have to make their own arrangements only to reach Guwahati, while from there onwards many facilities will be provided as part of the package.
Kamakhya Dham is the main center of Shakti worship.
Maa Kamakhya Temple situated on Nilanchal mountain in Guwahati is counted among the major Shaktipeeths of the country. This temple is considered an important center of Shakti Sadhana and religious faith. Devotees from different parts of the country come here throughout the year.
What facilities will be available in the package?
This two-day package of IRCTC includes one night stay in hotel, breakfast and dinner, vehicle for local excursions, travel insurance, toll tax, parking charges, GST and packed water per day. With this, passengers will not have to worry about different arrangements.
probable itinerary
The journey will start after reaching Guwahati. Passengers will be dropped at the hotel and if time is available, they can also be taken on a tour of major cultural sites of the city. The next morning, after visiting Maa Kamakhya temple, there will be an opportunity to visit Umanand temple and other religious places. After this the passengers will be dropped at the railway station or airport.
VIP Darshan not included in this package
Devotees who want to have special or VIP darshan will have to make separate arrangements for it. Such passengers are advised to make online booking in advance so that they do not face any problem during the journey.
Fares vary by category
The lowest fare for the package has been set for a group of four passengers, with the per person charge being kept at Rs 2550. Different rates will be applicable for single, double and triple occupancy.
You will have to pay these expenses yourself
This package does not include train or air travel to Guwahati. Apart from this, the expenses related to lunch, personal expenses, ferry or boating fees, camera fees, tips, laundry and special darshan will have to be borne by the passengers themselves.
How can I book?
Devotees interested in religious travel can book this package through IRCTC’s tourism portal. Due to limited seats, it will be beneficial to register well in time.
This package can become a good option for the devotees who want to visit Maa Kamakhya Dham in low budget. This is being considered an important initiative towards making religious tourism easy and convenient, especially for the travelers of Bihar and Eastern India.
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