Divine Maharashtra tour package with Shirdi Darshan in New Normal
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation limited (IRCTC), a PSU under the Ministry of Railways is going to start Tourist Train operations in the new normal post lockdown. The State of Art AC Deluxe Tourist Train will start its journey of “Divine Maharashtra” tour from Delhi Safdarjung Railways Station on 08th January’ 2021 and will return Delhi on 12th January’ 2021. This afresh Deluxe Tourist Train has a host of astounding features including two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor based washroom functions, foot massager. The fully air-conditioned train provides two types of accommodation viz. First AC and 2nd AC. The train has enhanced security features in the form of CCTV cameras. For enhanced security, IRCTC has also deployed private Security Guards on the train.
The “Divine Maharashtra” tour will cover the prominent religious and heritage tourist’s destinations in central part of India. This tour will showcase two important Jyotirlinga i.e. Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple (Nasik) & Ghrishneshwar (Aurangabad), Shirdi Sai & Shani temples and UNESCO World heritage site Ellora caves in 04 nights and 05 days Tour.
In line with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism, IRCTC has planned the tour packages at a very competitive package cost starting from Rs. 24,120/-per person for domestic tourists. For all tourists all necessary health precautions measures will be taken care by providing safe and healthy travel during the tour. Government/PSU employees can avail LTC facility on this tour as per eligibility based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance, Govt of India.
To ensure the safety measures post COVID 19 in the new normal in this deluxe tourist train, provision has been made and booking is restricted to around 120 tourists against the total capacity of 156 tourists. Beside this, IRCTC will also provide a safety kit to all tourists having face mask, hand gloves, sanitizer and also a face shield. Regular temperature check of all tourists and staff, frequent train sanitization at halt stations etc and other precautions will be ensured. Staff shall be screened thoroughly and the kitchen and restaurants shall be sanitized after every meal service.
The package cost is inclusive of train journey in respective classes, all onboard & off board meals, hotel stay/Fresh up arrangements at Shirdi (2 Nights), guided excursions with friendly English-speaking tour escorts in air-conditioned buses, monument entry fee and travel insurance for the passengers.
For more details please visit IRCTC website: https://www.irctctourism.com. Booking is available on first come first serve basis and can be booked online on IRCTC Tourism portal. For more information, one can contact on Mobile no. 8595930952, 8287930297, 8287930299.
