{"id":69820,"date":"2026-05-18T12:33:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=69820"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:03:29","slug":"irctc-milestones-first-international-bharat-gaurav-train-set-to-launch-from-indore-to-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/05\/18\/irctc-milestones-first-international-bharat-gaurav-train-set-to-launch-from-indore-to-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"IRCTC Milestones: First International Bharat Gaurav Train Set to Launch From Indore to Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_79b88f107f4efd69\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-45\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"><strong><span class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\">New Delhi. Monday, 18 May 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"><span class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"> The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to achieve a monumental milestone in cross-border rail tourism.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-51\">For the first time since the inception of the theme-based tourist train initiative, a special <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"><span class=\"citation-51\">Deluxe AC Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-51 citation-end-51\"> will cross international borders to take travelers on a spiritual and scenic journey into Nepal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-46\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span class=\"citation-50\">Named the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"><span class=\"citation-50\">&#8220;Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-50\">, this meticulously curated 9-night and 10-day tour package is scheduled to depart from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"><span class=\"citation-50\">June 12, 2026<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-50 citation-end-50\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\">Redefining International Pilgrimage and Leisure Travel<\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-47\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span class=\"citation-49\">Unlike a conventional point-to-point rail service, this specialized venture has been structured completely as a <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"><span class=\"citation-49\">guided tourism package<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-49 citation-end-49\">.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-48 citation-end-48\">The initiative aims to alleviate the common logistical bottlenecks associated with international trip planning\u2014such as coordinating local transits, hotel booking, and multilingual guiding\u2014by handling the entire itinerary under a single all-inclusive window.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">Key Destinations Included in the Itinerary:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-48\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-47\">Kathmandu:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-47\"> A visit to the revered world heritage site, the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"><span class=\"citation-47\">Pashupatinath Temple<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-47 citation-end-47\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-49\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-46\">Pokhara:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-46 citation-end-46\"> Renowned for its stunning lakes and panoramic views of the Annapurna mountain range.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Manakamana Temple:<\/b> Includes a breathtaking <b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">ropeway (gondola) ride<\/b> up to the mountaintop shrine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-50\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chitwan National Park:<\/b><span class=\"citation-45\"> Features an exhilarating <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"><span class=\"citation-45\">jeep safari<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"> deep inside the famous wildlife sanctuary.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">Route Map and Boarding Stations<\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-51\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"><span class=\"citation-44\">To maximize accessibility for travelers across Central India, the train will depart from <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"><span class=\"citation-44\">Indore<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"> and make designated boarding and deboarding halts across multiple major railway stations in Madhya Pradesh:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\">Indore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-52\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\">Ujjain<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-53\" data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\">Shujalpur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-54\" data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"><span class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\">Sehore<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-55\" data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"><span class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\">Rani Kamalapati (Bhopal)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\">Itarsi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-56\" data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"><span class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\">Narsinghpur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-57\" data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\"><span class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\">Jabalpur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0\">Katni<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-58\" data-path-to-node=\"17,9,0\"><span class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\">Satna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"19\">Train Features, Onboard Services &amp; Inclusions<\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-59\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"><span class=\"citation-36\">The Deluxe AC train configuration is engineered for premium comfort, boasting a total of <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"><span class=\"citation-36\">14 advanced coaches<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"21\">Premium Onboard Amenities:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-60\" data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-35\">Accommodation choices spread across <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"><span class=\"citation-35\">First AC (Superior)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-35\">, <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"><span class=\"citation-35\">Second AC (Deluxe)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-35\">, and <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"><span class=\"citation-35\">Third AC (Comfort)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"> tiers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-61\" data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-34\">Two dedicated restaurant coaches<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"> serving fresh, hygienically prepared pure vegetarian meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-62\" data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\">Advanced safety parameters, including integrated CCTV surveillance, housekeeping staff, and security escorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"23\">Ground Excursion Inclusions:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"24\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-63\" data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-32\">A <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\"><span class=\"citation-32\">5-night stay in premium 3-star hotels<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"> across destination stops.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-64\" data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\">Complete local sightseeing transfers executed via air-conditioned buses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-65\" data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30\">Professional local tour guides and escorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-66\" data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\"><span class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\">Comprehensive travel insurance coverage for passengers (under the age of 80).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"26\">Comprehensive Tour Package Tariffs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"27\">The pricing structure varies based on the selected cabin class, with the government&#8217;s standard rail tourism concessions already factored into the cost:<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Accommodation Tier<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Price per Person<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Third AC Comfort<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1,1,0\">\u20b962,710<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Second AC Deluxe<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,2,1,0\">\u20b976,550<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">First AC Superior<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,3,1,0\">\u20b990,400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-67\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"29\"><i data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-28\">Note: Personal expenses such as room service charges, laundry, tips for drivers\/guides, or meals ordered outside the pre-set IRCTC vegetarian menu are not covered by the baseline fare.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"31\">Step-by-Step Guide: How to Book<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"32\">Bookings for the inaugural June 12 journey have officially opened. Because of limited seating allocations per coach tier (spanning AC I, II, and III), travelers are encouraged to register early.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"33\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\">Navigate to the official digital booking portal via the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irctctourism.com\/bharatgaurav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwj-icenn8KUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUg\">IRCTC Tourism Platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33,1,0\">Look up the specific code for the <b data-path-to-node=\"33,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33,2,0\">Select your preferred boarding location, class of travel, and complete the passenger information alongside the digital payment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_258f7eee0d890763-68\" data-path-to-node=\"33,3,0\"><span class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\">Alternatively, bookings can be secured via authorized IRCTC regional offices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"37\">For real-time updates on regional schedule adjustments, official press releases, and additional localized booking guidance, please visit the main information portal at <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwj-icenn8KUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQVA\">new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi. Monday, 18 May 2026 The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to achieve a monumental milestone in cross-border rail tourism. 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