{"id":6051,"date":"2025-08-04T12:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T12:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6051"},"modified":"2025-08-04T12:04:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T12:04:17","slug":"aastha-circuit-special-tourist-train-sangam-snan-along-shirdi-jyotirlinga-yatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/aastha-circuit-special-tourist-train-sangam-snan-along-shirdi-jyotirlinga-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train \u2013 Sangam Snan Along Shirdi Jyotirlinga Yatra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train \u2013 Sangam Snan Along Shirdi Jyotirlinga Yatra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sangam Snan Along Shirdi Jyotirlinga Yatra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAastha Circuit Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Trains is available online on our website. Booking can also be done through our Tourist Facilitation Center, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Destination covered: <\/strong>\u00a0Allahabad \u2013 Ujjain \u2013 Dwarika \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Shirdi \u2013 Nasik<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boarding\/De-boarding Point<\/strong>: Raxaul \u2013 Sitamarhi \u2013 Darbhanga \u2013 Samstipur \u2013 Muzaffarpur \u2013 Patliputra \u2013 Dindayal Upadhyay Jn.<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"470\"><strong>Package Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"178\"><strong>Package Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\"><strong>SANGAM SNAN ALONG SHIRDI JYOTIRLINGA YATRA (EZBD\u00a0 43)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traveling Mode<\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Station\/Departure Time<\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Raxaul- 10:00 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Class<\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">02 Feb to \u00a013 Feb 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meal Plan<\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hotel Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Package Tariff<\/strong>:(Including GST)<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price Per Adult<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rs.\u00a011,340\/-<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Destination covered: \u2013 Allahabad \u2013 Ujjain \u2013 Dwarika \u2013 Somnath \u2013 Shirdi \u2013 Nasik<\/p>\n<p>Boarding\/De-boarding Point: Raxaul \u2013 Sitamarhi \u2013 Darbhanga \u2013 Samstipur \u2013 Muzaffarpur \u2013 Patliputra \u2013 Dindayal Upadhyay Jn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary Dated: 02.02.20 to 13.02.20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Itinerary No: EZBD43<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">Date(Day)<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">Station<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Arrival<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Departure<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">Description<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"6\" width=\"55\">02.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">RAXAUL<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">SITAMARHI<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">DARBHANGA<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Afternoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Afternoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">SAMSTIPUR<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Afternoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Afternoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining &amp; Operational Halt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">MUZAFFARPUR<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Evening<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Evening<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">PATLIPUTRA<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Evening<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Evening<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">03.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">DDU<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Early Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Early Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Entraining &amp; Operational Halt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">03.02.20<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"97\">Allahabad\/ACOI<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning arrival at Allahabad Jn and transfer to\u00a0 \u00a0Dharamshala for freshen than proceed to have\u00a0 \u00a0Sangam snan at Sangam. \u00a0Evening after Sangam snan back to Dharamshala\u00a0 \u00a0for Night Stay at Allahabad.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">04.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning drop at Allahabad jn. to board the train<br \/>\nfor the next destination to Ujjain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">05.02.20<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"97\">UJJAIN<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Early Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Early morning arrival at Ujjain and transfer to\u00a0 \u00a0Dharamshala for freshen than proceed for Darshan\u00a0 \u00a0of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. \u00a0Evening after Darshan back to Dharamshala for\u00a0 \u00a0Night Stay at Ujjain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">06.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Afternoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning after freshen proceed for Darshan of\u00a0 \u00a0Mahakaleshwar temple. \u00a0Evening after darshan back to Ujjain station to \u00a0board the train for the next destination to Dwarka.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">07.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">DWARKA<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Night<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning arrival at Dwarka station and transfer to \u00a0Dharamshala for freshen than proceed for darshan \u00a0of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. \u00a0Evening after Darshan back to Dwarka station \u00a0to board the train for the next destination \u00a0to\u00a0 \u00a0Somnath\/ Veraval.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">08.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">SOMNATH\/<br \/>\nVERAVAL<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Evening<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning arrival at Somnath\/verval station and \u00a0transfer to Dharamshala for freshen than proceed \u00a0for darshan of\u00a0Somnath Jyotirlinga.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Evening after Darshan back to \u00a0Somnath \/ verval\u00a0 \u00a0station to board the train for the next destination to\u00a0 \u00a0Shridi (MMR\/SNSI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">09.02.19<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\" width=\"97\">Nasik Road<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Evening<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0After arrival at Nasik transfer to Shirdi for Night stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">10.02.19<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"59\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning after \u00a0freshen than proceed for Darshan \u00a0of\u00a0Shirdi Sai Baba. \u00a0Evening after darshan back to hotel &amp; Night stay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">11.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Night<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Morning after freshen\u00a0 up \u00a0proceed to Nasik for\u00a0 \u00a0darshan of Trimbkeshwar Jyotirlinga Enroute visit\u00a0 \u00a0shani signapur Mandir. \u00a0Evening after Darshan board on train at Nasik for\u00a0 \u00a0return journey.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55\">12.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">DDU<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Night<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Night<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"6\" width=\"55\">13.02.20<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">PATLIPUTRA<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Early Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Early Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">MUZAFFARPUR<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">SAMSTIPUR<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining &amp; Operational Halt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">DARBHANGA<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">SITAMRHI<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Morning<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"97\">RAXAUL<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\">Afternoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td width=\"271\">\u00a0Detraining, Tour End<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u201cTimings mentioned above are tentative and may be change. Final timing issue by Railway operating department will be intimated two days before the commencement of journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Package Inclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IRCTC offers \u2018ASTHA CIRCUIT SPECIAL TOURIST TRAIN\u2019 one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. The Astha circuit tour package costs Rs. 11,340\/- per person, which is inclusive of providing travel by train in 2nd Class Sleeper coach, Besides it, the cost is inclusive of following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Journey in Sleeper Class train.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Non AC Hall accommodation\/Dhramsala at the places of night stay.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Road transfer by Non Ac Bus only.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pure Vegetarian food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Per day one bottle packaged drinking water will be given to each passenger.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tour escorts for announcements and information.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Security arrangements for each coach (without arms).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>An IRCTC Official on train as train Superintendent.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>At the destination, the transfer will be given to the point up to where bus can go or permissible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation in Dharamshala\/ Dormitory halls at destinations, beds will be laid on the floor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package Exclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, medicines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrance fee for monuments\/ temples etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Any other items apart from the one mentioned in the itinerary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passengers can upgrade the accommodation to any category of hotels at destination by own.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IRCTC has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities\/ strikes\/ cancellations\/ delay of train\/insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip. Operation of Astha circuit special train trip is subject to minimum no. of passengers booked.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It is mandatory for all passengers to submit medical fitness certificate from certified doctor to travel in the package.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Itinerary is tentative and can be changed or modified subject to smooth and timely running of Train. The final Timing will be based on the Train order received from the railways.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Per day one bottle packaged drinking water will be provided to the passenger. Drinking water for due course of journey have to be managed by the guest directly, IRCTC is not bound to Provide unlimited usage of Packaged drinking water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Normal room temperature water will be served on board whereas IRCTC will try to serve cool water (Subject to availability of Ice during the journey. Serving cool water on board is not mandatory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Passengers before boarding the train should ensure the proper Check up of their body\/ health from their Doctor in order to be fit for travelling, IRCTC will not be responsible for any mishap due to unfit condition\/ health problem such as restlessness\/ anxiety\/ Unusual breathing problem of Asthmatic clients\/ any other physical problems and Natural Death of the passengers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>At Destinations, only Dharamshala accommodation (Dormitory\/ Hall) will be provided, the bed rolls will be provided and laid on the ground, beds will not be provided, however if guest want, they can request the Tour Escort\/ Train Management for the booking of Hotel Rooms on extra cost paid by the guest as per the feasibility and availability. (There is no commitment of providing beds and room to Astha circuit special train tour Clients).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Road transfer by Non Ac Bus only, wherever it is possible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Only Rail and Road journeys are included in the itinerary, other journey such as by Boat\/ Ships \/ Ferry is not included in the itinerary, the passengers undertaking water journey will be solely on their own risk and expenses, IRCTC will not be responsible for any mishap during the water journey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>At the destination if for any reason any stamped\/ accident\/ drowning in Sea\/ River due to negligence of the passengers or situational factor, IRCTC will not be responsible for the same.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IRCTC has right to alter Itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities\/ Strikes\/ Cancellation\/ delay of train\/ insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during the tour period.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation of Astha circuit special train trip is subject to minimum number of passengers booked.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"307\"><strong>No. of days before commencement of Trip*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong>Total Deductions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"307\">Up to 15 days (excluding departure date)<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">Rs.\u00a0250\u00a0\/- per passenger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"307\">Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date)<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">25\u00a0% of the package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"307\">Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date)<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">50\u00a0% of the package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"307\">Less than 4 days<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">100\u00a0% of the package cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Cancellation Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Terms and Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Terms and Condition &amp; Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passenger should get full briefing about the tour from IRCTC before\/after the booking to avoid any confusion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>All passengers to strictly follow the Reporting time as instructed by tour Escorts. Delay in reporting and its consequences will not be responsibility of IRCTC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Any other terms and conditions applied as may be decided by IRCTC at any point of time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Being a cost value package, personalized service is not viable; hence please converge with the group. In case of any assistance required do contact our tour Managers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kindly queue up while boarding the busses and don\u2019t rush at the accommodation centre. It is the duty of the co-passengers to provide seats first for the Handicapped and older people. Please do not request our representative for blocking any seat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>You should adhere to the time announced by the tour Representatives. failing which you will have to come to the next destination on your own expenses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>While traveling, there might be some delay in providing food, so old people &amp; diabetic passengers may carry some refreshments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please keep yourself patient and calm during the tour journey and speak politely to all other tourists, staffs and officers on duty. Avoid any unlawful arguments and disquieting the beauty of tour programme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>There may be changes in sightseeing that may be caused due to situations which may arise &amp; the same has to be adhered to.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In case of any problem arising due to some natural calamity or abnormal situation, alternate arrangements will be made for which extra cost is to be borne by the tourists.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The passengers will have to bear all medical expenses incurred on them, if need arises.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please carry your own bedding, regular medicines, doctor\u2019s prescriptions &amp; contact number, torch, umbrella, lock &amp; chain for securing luggage, nylon rope for drying clothes, and water bottle to stock drinking water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tour Manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your Tour Manager is your source of information. Please follow guidelines of the Tour Manager at all times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In the Train:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do not pull the chain while traveling on train as it is a punishable offence when done without a valid reason.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not cross railway tracks. Use over foot bridges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not waste any water unnecessarily in the train.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lights and fans in the compartments should be switched off when not in use.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Attire:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Please ensure that your attire does not offend the locals\/visitors at the places you visit. At holy shrines, you may be required to remove your shoes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Decorum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Please maintain decency of language as a courtesy towards your fellow passengers in the train and other visitors at the shrines\/places your visit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not be rude while interacting with locals and do not indulge in any arguments. In case of any doubts on any matter, please communicate with the Tour Manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please be in groups and follow timings at the places you visit as per instructions of the Tour Manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Photography may be restricted at certain places. Do not offend the local regulations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IRCTC reserves the right to remove any passenger that it feels is creating discord on the tour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IRCTC does not provide, promote or sell alcoholic beverages\/cigarettes\/bidi etc. and condones the use of all such items in its programs. Consumption of such items while on train is an offence punishable under law.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Meals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breakfast, lunch and dinner shall be served in the train. However, there can be exceptions depending upon the itinerary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IRCTC does not take any responsibility for any meals bought from local eateries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sightseeing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The itinerary provided to you may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Please follow the instructions of Tour Manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IRCTC shall not be responsible for any mishaps caused due to negligence, non compliance of instructions etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Charges for Guides, if hired, should be borne by you. IRCTC shall not responsible for the charges etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Entry Fee, if any, at the monuments should be borne by you.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Safety and Security:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Please take complete care of your belongings during the tour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do carry a Photo Identity Card such as Voter\u2019s ID, Passport, PAN Card etc. for Security reasons.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please leave the contact details of person(s) to be contacted in case of any Emergency with the Tour Manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>** IRCTC has right to alter itinerary under unavoidable circumstances and is not liable for any type of natural calamities\/ strikes\/ cancellations\/ delay of train\/ insurgency of any such nature which is beyond control during tour period. Management is not accountable for any theft or damage of luggage during the trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For assistance, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Patna<\/td>\n<td>IRCTC, Regional Office, Biscomaun Towers, 4th Floor, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna \u2013 800001, Bihar\u00a0 Contact Number:- 9771440016, 8210131344, 9771440056, 9771440052, 9771440013 E-mail id:-\u00a0tourismpatna@irctc.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gaya<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0TOURISM INFORMATION AND FACILITATION CENTRES Near Platform No.1, Gaya Junction, Pin \u2013\u00a0823001, Gaya (Bihar), Contact Number \u2013 9771440025 Email-Id : gautam4985@irctc.com, tourismpatna@irctc.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Area Office Dhanbad<\/td>\n<td>IRCTC, Area Office Dhanbad Railway station Platform No \u2013 08 Contact Numbers :\u00a09771440010,\u00a07991102475<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>East Zone, Kolkata office<\/td>\n<td>Old Koilaghat Building, Ground Floor, 3, Koilaghat Street, Kolkata 700001 Tel.No. 033-22439045, 22133207 Fax No. 033-22439046 Email Id: ggmkolkatta@irctc.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Guwahati<\/td>\n<td>IRCTC Regional Office 4D Mandovi Apartments, GNB Road, Ambari Guwahati- 781001, Assam Contact Number :-0361 \u2013 2737123,\u00a0 Fax: 0631 \u2013 2737122 Mobile no: 9957644166, 9957644161 Email: biswajitdas@irctc.com, lkhobung5856@irctc.com, tourroghy@irctc.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed overview of the <strong>Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train \u2013 \u201cSangam Snan Along with Shirdi &amp; Jyotirlinga Yatra\u201d<\/strong> offered by <strong>IRCTC Tourist (Bharat Gaurav) Trains<\/strong>, reflecting the most recent information (including 2019\u20132025 releases):<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude82 Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train \u2013 Package EZBD43<\/h2>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf1f Theme &amp; Route<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The package titled <strong>\u201cSangam Snan Along With Shirdi\u202f&amp; Jyotirlinga Yatra\u201d<\/strong> takes pilgrims through major spiritual destinations:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sangam Snan (Prayagraj)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shirdi Sai Baba Temple<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Four key Jyotirlingas:<\/strong> Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain), Omkareshwar, Nageshwar, and Somnath<br \/>\n\ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcc5 Duration &amp; Itinerary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Typically spans <strong>12 nights \/ 13 days<\/strong>, with departure from stations such as <strong>Raxaul or other stops in Bihar (e.g. Patliputra, Dhanbad)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Key date in past offerings: train departed around <strong>February 5, 2025<\/strong>, timed with the Mahakumbh for Sangam participation.<br \/>\n\ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcb8 Cost &amp; Inclusions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Package cost:<\/strong> Approximately \u20b911,340 per person (including GST), solely in <strong>Sleeper Class<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusions<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Sleeper class journey on train<\/li>\n<li>Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Non-AC dormitory or dharamshala accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Road transfers (non-AC coach)<\/li>\n<li>Pure bottled water (1L\/day)<\/li>\n<li>Tour escort, security staff, official IRCTC superintendent onboard<\/li>\n<li>Transfer support to sightseeing or temple locations (within permissible zones)<br \/>\n\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2139\ufe0f Traveler Experience &amp; Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Over <strong>800 passengers<\/strong> onboard each run, using <strong>Sleeper class only coaches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reddit reports<\/strong> confirm limited comfort\u2014no AC, basic sleeping arrangements, large crowd, and walking distances within the Sangam area were considerable.<br \/>\n\ue202turn0reddit17\ue202turn0reddit23\ue201<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snan at Prayagraj Sangam<\/strong> is the centerpiece of the program; planning required for entry restrictions and crowded months like January\u2013February.<br \/>\n\ue202turn0reddit14\ue202turn0reddit19\ue202turn0reddit16\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Package Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aastha Circuit \u2013 Sangam Snan + Shirdi &amp; Jyotirlinga Yatra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tour Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>EZBD43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~12 nights \/ 13 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bihar \u2192 Prayagraj (Sangam) \u2192 Ujjain \u2192 Omkareshwar \u2192 Nageshwar \u2192 Somnath \u2192 Shirdi \u2192 return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost (Sleeper)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~\u20b911,340 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sleeper (SL) only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Inclusions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Meals, travel, accommodation, tour escort, water, security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exclusions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Temple fees, local guides, personal expenses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc Tips for Planning<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor <strong>IRCTC Tourism portal<\/strong> (irctctourism.com) for EZBD43 availability or similar pilgrimage runs.<\/li>\n<li>Expect <strong>tight walking conditions at Sangam<\/strong>, especially with elderly travelers\u2014transport to within a couple of kilometers only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boarding points<\/strong> usually include Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Patliputra, or Dhanbad\u2014confirm when booking.<\/li>\n<li>Consider upgrading to <strong>Jyotirlinga tour packages<\/strong> or other IRCTC thematic trains if you prefer air-conditioned comfort or shorter itineraries.<br \/>\n\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search7\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\udded Would You Like to:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the <strong>latest availability or boarding stations<\/strong> for EZBD43?<\/li>\n<li>Compare <strong>shorter or AC-inclusive pilgrimage packages<\/strong>, like Jyotirlinga Yatra or Dakshin Bharat Yatra?<\/li>\n<li>View the <strong>daily itinerary or sequence of temple visits<\/strong> as per EZBD43?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let me know how I can assist you further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train \u2013 Sangam Snan Along Shirdi Jyotirlinga Yatra Sangam Snan Along Shirdi Jyotirlinga Yatra Description: \u201cAastha Circuit Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. 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