Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will start a special ‘Bharat Gaurav’ tourist train from Indore to Nepal on June 12, 2026. This is the first time a Bharat Gaurav train from Madhya Pradesh will travel outside India. The tour is designed for devotees and tourists to visit famous spiritual sites including the Pashupatinath Temple.
What is included in the Nepal tour package?
The journey will last for 10 days and 9 nights. Travelers will visit Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, and Manakamana Temple. The package covers rail travel, stays in 3-star hotels, pure vegetarian food, and AC buses for local sightseeing. It also includes travel insurance, tour guides, a ropeway ride to Manakamana Temple, and a jeep safari in Chitwan.
What are the ticket prices and boarding stations?
The train will have 14 deluxe AC coaches, including First, Second, and Third AC options, along with two restaurant coaches. Passengers can board the train from several stations in Madhya Pradesh.
| Class | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Third AC (3AC) Comfort | ₹62,710 (or ₹61,340) |
| Second AC (2AC) Deluxe | ₹76,550 |
| First AC (1AC) Superior | ₹90,400 |
- Boarding Stations: Indore, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sehore, Bhopal, Itarsi, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni, and Satna.
How to book tickets for this train?
Interested passengers can book their tickets through the official IRCTC tourism website at www.irctctourism.com. Bookings are also available through IRCTC regional offices. The train is scheduled to depart from Indore on June 12, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the cost of the Nepal Bharat Gaurav train package?
The price starts from ₹62,710 for Third AC, ₹76,550 for Second AC, and ₹90,400 for First AC per person.
From which stations in Madhya Pradesh can passengers board the train?
Passengers can board from Indore, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sehore, Bhopal, Itarsi, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni, and Satna.