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Indian Railways has introduced its first-ever Bharat Gaurav tourist train to Nepal. The special ‘Pashupatinath (Nepal) Darshan Yatra’ will begin from Indore on June 12, offering passengers a guided 10-day journey covering some of the most famous religious and tourist destinations.
The train is designed as an all-inclusive tourism package that combines train travel, hotel accommodation, sightseeing, meals, and road transport, making travel easier for pilgrims and tourists.
The 9-night and 10-day tour will cover several major attractions in Nepal, including:
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Pokhara
- Chitwan National Park
- Manakamana Temple
Passengers will also visit Sarangkot View Point, Phewa Lake, Durbar Square, Royal Palace, and Swayambhunath Temple during the trip.
Boarding points across Madhya Pradesh
Travellers can board the Bharat Gaurav train from several stations in Madhya Pradesh, including:
The train will travel from Indore to Raxaul, after which passengers will be transferred to the Nepal border, change to the Nepalese coach and drive to Chitwan.
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IRCTC has introduced multiple travel categories for passengers:
The starting package price is around ₹61,340 per person for AC III class, while AC I packages go up to nearly ₹99,980 depending on occupancy type.
The package includes:
Indian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Nepal. However, passengers must carry valid identification documents such as a passport or voter ID card for entry, according to the Department of Immigration.
Tour schedule
The special tourist train will depart from Indore on June 12 and return on June 21. During the journey, travellers will experience wildlife safaris in Chitwan, sunrise views in Pokhara, temple visits, and sightseeing across Kathmandu. The launch of the Bharat Gaurav train to Nepal is expected to attract both pilgrims and leisure travellers looking for a comfortable and organised international travel experience.
Booking details
Tickets for the Bharat Gaurav train from Indore to Nepal are available on the IRCTC's official website.
The train is designed as an all-inclusive tourism package that combines train travel, hotel accommodation, sightseeing, meals, and road transport, making travel easier for pilgrims and tourists.
Destinations covered during the tour
The sacred call of the Himalayas awaits this June, as the By Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train embarks on a spiritually enriching journey to Pashupatinath.
Departure Date: 12.06.2026
Package starts from ₹61,340/- per person*
Book now: https://t.co/NXUdIDkn3j@RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/En9LEEOE8L
— IRCTC Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train (@IR_BharatGaurav) April 28, 2026
The 9-night and 10-day tour will cover several major attractions in Nepal, including:
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Pokhara
- Chitwan National Park
- Manakamana Temple
Passengers will also visit Sarangkot View Point, Phewa Lake, Durbar Square, Royal Palace, and Swayambhunath Temple during the trip.
Boarding points across Madhya Pradesh
Travellers can board the Bharat Gaurav train from several stations in Madhya Pradesh, including:
- Indore
- Ujjain
- Shujalpur
- Sehore
- Rani Kamlapati
- Itarsi
- Narsinghpur
- Jabalpur
- Katni
- Satna
The train will travel from Indore to Raxaul, after which passengers will be transferred to the Nepal border, change to the Nepalese coach and drive to Chitwan.
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IRCTC has introduced multiple travel categories for passengers:
- AC I (Superior Class)
- AC II (Deluxe Class)
- AC III (Comfort Class)
The starting package price is around ₹61,340 per person for AC III class, while AC I packages go up to nearly ₹99,980 depending on occupancy type.
| Category | Class of Travel | Occupancy | |||
| Single Share | Double Share | Triple Share | Child (5-11 year) | ||
| Superior | AC I | 99,980 | 90,400 | 89,035 | 84,025 |
| Deluxe | AC II | 86,130 | 76,550 | 75,185 | 70,175 |
| Comfort | AC III | 72,290 | 62,710 | 61,340 | 56,335 |
- Train tickets
- Hotel stay in AC rooms
- AC bus transport for sightseeing
- Meals onboard for AC I, AC II and AC III in the train restaurant
- Travel insurance
Indian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Nepal. However, passengers must carry valid identification documents such as a passport or voter ID card for entry, according to the Department of Immigration.
Tour schedule
The special tourist train will depart from Indore on June 12 and return on June 21. During the journey, travellers will experience wildlife safaris in Chitwan, sunrise views in Pokhara, temple visits, and sightseeing across Kathmandu. The launch of the Bharat Gaurav train to Nepal is expected to attract both pilgrims and leisure travellers looking for a comfortable and organised international travel experience.
Booking details
Tickets for the Bharat Gaurav train from Indore to Nepal are available on the IRCTC's official website.
