IRCTC has launched “India-Nepal Aastha Tour” to strengthen cultural and religious ties between India and Nepal. This journey will be done in *Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train*, which will give passengers an opportunity to visit major religious and historical places of both the countries.

This tour is of 9 nights and 10 days, which will start on April 21, 2026. The itinerary starts from Delhi and returns back to Delhi via Ayodhya, Varanasi, Janakpur, Kathmandu and Pokhara. The train will run on Delhi, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sitamarhi and Nautanwa routes; Passengers can also board and deboard the train at stations like Ghaziabad, Tundla, Aligarh, Etawah, Kanpur and Lucknow. A total of 150 seats are available in this special train, which includes AC I, AC II and AC III categories. During this journey, special attention has been paid to ensure every comfort and convenience to the passengers. Features offered include:

Accommodation in 3-star or equivalent hotels
Local transport by AC buses
Meal
tour guide
travel insurance
The special thing is that this package already includes a discount of about 33% under *Bharat Gaurav Yojana*.

During the tour, passengers will visit the following sites:

Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya
Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
Ram-Janaki Temple in Janakpur
Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Manakamana Temple in Kathmandu
And major religious and tourist places of Pokhara.

How much is it going to cost?

In terms of prices, packages are available in different categories—from AC III to AC I—which cost around ₹73,000 to ₹1,03,000 per person. AC I: ₹1,03,845 (single), ₹90,445 (double), ₹88,535 (triple)
AC II: ₹98,095 (single), ₹84,700 (double), ₹82,785 (triple)
AC III: ₹86,600 (single), ₹73,200 (double), ₹71,285 (triple)
Children (5–11 years): ₹65,550 to ₹82,795

**Important rules to know before travelling**

According to the IRCTC website, many important guidelines have been given regarding travel. The berth allotment will be finalized three days before the commencement of the journey, and one lower berth will be allotted for every two passengers. Only Indian citizens can participate in this tour; Additionally, for the portion of the journey that includes Nepal, a valid Voter ID or passport with a minimum validity of six months is required.

Overall, this tour is a great opportunity for devotees who want to visit the major religious sites of India and Nepal in one trip, while still enjoying the comfort of train travel. You can book this tour by visiting IRCTC website.