The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special spiritual journey to Nepal — the Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra — under the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train scheme. The 9-night, 10-day religious tour will depart from Indore on June 12, offering devotees and tourists an opportunity to visit some of Nepal’s most famous religious and scenic destinations, including the revered Pashupatinath Temple.Notably, this will be the first-ever Bharat Gaurav tourist train to travel outside India.The special Deluxe AC tourist train will cover major attractions such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park and Manakamana Temple. The package also includes a ropeway ride to Manakamana Temple and a Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park.IRCTC Nepal Tour 2026: Duration and RouteThe tour will run for 09 Nights and 10 Days on the following route:Train Route: Indore – Raxaul – IndoreTour Destinations: Chitwan – Pokhara – Manakamana – KathmanduBoarding Stations for Bharat Gaurav Nepal TrainPassengers can board the train from multiple stations across Madhya Pradesh, including:IndoreUjjainShujalpurSehoreRani Kamlapati (Bhopal)ItarsiNarsinghpurJabalpurKatniSatnaAccommodation Categories and Total SeatsAccording to Rahul Holkar, Executive Tourism (Indore), the train will have 14 coaches with three travel categories:Superior AC First ClassDeluxe AC Second TierComfort AC Third TierThere will be total 150 seats including 20 Superior AC I (Coupe), 38 Superior AC I (Cabin), 36 Deluxe AC II Tier,and 56 Comfort AC III Tier seatsIRCTC Nepal Tour Package Price 2026The package prices vary according to class and occupancy.Comfort Category – AC III TierSingle Sharing: Rs 72,290Double Sharing: Rs 62,710Triple Sharing: Rs 61,340Deluxe Category – AC II TierSingle Sharing: Rs 86,130Double Sharing: Rs 76,550Triple Sharing: Rs 75,185Superior Category – AC ISingle Sharing: Rs 99,980Double Sharing: Rs 90,400Triple Sharing: Rs 89,035What Is Included in the IRCTC Nepal Darshan Package?The all-inclusive package covers train travel, hotel stay in 3-star hotels, onboard and offboard meals, AC bus transportation for sightseeing, tour escorts, travel insurance, security, and housekeeping services.Passengers across all categories will get AC hotel rooms, AC bus transfers, and access to restaurant coaches onboard the train.How to Book IRCTC Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tour TrainBookings for the Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra are now open through the official IRCTC website and authorized IRCTC tourism offices.
IRCTC launches first-ever Indore-Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tour Train: Date, fare, route, itinerary, booking details
IRCTC is launching a special spiritual journey to Nepal. The Bharat Gaurav tourist train will depart from Indore on June 12. This 9-night, 10-day tour will visit key religious sites like Pashupatinath Temple. It also includes destinations such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan National Park. This marks the first international trip for the Bharat Gaurav scheme.










