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 Route
The tour will run for 09 Nights and 10 Days on the following route:
Train Route: Indore – Raxaul – Indore
Tour Destinations: Chitwan – Pokhara – Manakamana – Kathmandu
Boarding Stations for Bharat Gaurav Nepal Train
Passengers can board the train from multiple stations across Madhya Pradesh, including:
Indore
Ujjain
Shujalpur
Sehore
Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal)
Itarsi
Narsinghpur
Jabalpur
Katni
Satna
Accommodation Categories and Total Seats
According to Rahul Holkar, Executive Tourism (Indore), the train will have 14 coaches with three travel categories:
Superior AC First Class
Deluxe AC Second Tier
Comfort AC Third Tier
There 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 seats
IRCTC Nepal Tour Package Price 2026
The package prices vary according to class and occupancy.
Comfort Category – AC III Tier
Single Sharing: Rs 72,290
Double Sharing: Rs 62,710
Triple Sharing: Rs 61,340
Deluxe Category – AC II Tier
Single Sharing: Rs 86,130
Double Sharing: Rs 76,550
Triple Sharing: Rs 75,185
Superior Category – AC I
Single Sharing: Rs 99,980
Double Sharing: Rs 90,400
Triple Sharing: Rs 89,035
What 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 Train
Bookings for the Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra are now open through the official IRCTC website and authorized IRCTC tourism offices.
