What is Bharat Darshan scheme?

Bharat Darshan is a joint project of Indian Railways and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, which organises the world’s cheapest tour packages from time to time.

How many types of railway tickets are there in India?

Indian railways have 9 types of seat classes, which can be divided into seat carriages and sleeper carriages. And those carriages can be sorted into air-conditioned ones and non-air-conditioned ones.

What are the services provided by railways in India?

Indian Railways offer a variety of facilities such as bedrolls, first aid, catering, wheelchair facility, cloakroom, wifi facility etc, among others. Given below are such services offered to passengers.

Which places are included in Bharat Darshan?

In a bid to promote religious tourism in the country, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is starting a special Bharat Darshan Tourist train on October 8 which will run from Rewa station of Madhya Pradesh to Agra, Mathura, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Amritsar and Vaishno Devi Shrine.

Which class is better in train?

For shorter day trips, AC Chair Car is usually the best option, although if you have a lot of luggage it can get tricky. If you have lots of luggage, go with AC 2 Tier or 3 Tier or First Class AC even for short distances.

Which facilities are provided in train?

Here are 6 best services, facilities offered by Indian Railways.

• Pantry Car, Catering. Pantry car facility on trains and refreshment rooms at stations.
• Wheelchairs, battery cars.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Ticket delivery.
• Medical treatment.
• Cloak rooms, safety lockers, waiting rooms at stations.

How much does AC train cost?

The cost of an AC locomotive averages around $2 million, differing between manufacturers.

Do all IAS trainees go for Bharat Darshan?

Bharat Darshan – Interesting Activities This tour lasts for eight weeks during which time almost the entire country is traversed by the IAS probationer. This is a privilege that only IAS trainees get and not the other services like IPS, IFS, etc.

What is Bharat Darshan special train?

IRCTC Bharat Darshan Special trains 202 1 Tourist Trains, one of the most affordable, all-inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Indian Railways is operating Astha Circuit Special or Bharat Darshan Tourist Trains and State Special Trains for the promotion of religious tourism across India.

What is the composition of Bharat Darshan/ Astha Circuit trains?

The composition of Bharat Darshan/ Astha circuit trains will be 15 coaches comprising 12 GSCN + 1 WCB + 2 SLRs. IRCTC will be provided with one additional 3 AC coach whenever there is demand and availability.

What is the cancellation policy under Bharat Darshan specials?

Bharat Darshan Trains/Aastha Circuit Trains are further extended of a period of one year upto 31.03.2021, details are following. The cancellation policy is the same for every trip under Bharat Darshan Specials. Total deductions amount as per the days while cancellation of the trips by the passenger is following

Which state special trains are being operated in India?

Currently, State Special Trains are being operated for Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan. Following are the details including How to Book Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Trains, What is the cancellation charges, what are all the tour packages under IRCTC Bharat Darshan trains etc.