IRCTC has listed a new Bharat Gaurav tourist train package from Indore to Nepal, giving travellers in central India a packaged rail-and-road option for a 9-night, 10-day Nepal itinerary in June 2026.
The official IRCTC Tourism package page for Pashupatinath (Nepal) Darshan Yatra, package code WZDBG03, shows a departure date of 12 June 2026. The train section runs from Indore to Raxaul and back; from Raxaul, passengers transfer across the Nepal border and continue by coach for the Nepal sightseeing portion.
Route and itinerary
The official itinerary lists the tour circuit as Chitwan, Pokhara, Manakamana and Kathmandu. The train itinerary is Indore – Raxaul – Indore, with boarding points at Indore, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sehore, Rani Kamlapati, Itarsi, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni and Satna.
According to the IRCTC package PDF, the train is scheduled to leave Indore at 23:00 on 12 June 2026. The rail journey to Raxaul is listed at about 38 to 42 hours. The Nepal portion then includes Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Manakamana Temple and Kathmandu before passengers return to Raxaul for the train back to Indore. Deboarding is scheduled on 21 June 2026.
What travellers get in the package
This is not a regular point-to-point passenger train service to Nepal. It is a fixed-date escorted tourism package. IRCTC lists the package inclusions as train travel by Deluxe AC Tourist Train, hotel stays, coach transfers, meals and travel insurance for passengers below 80 years of age.
- Duration: 9 nights / 10 days
- Tour date: 12 June 2026
- Train route: Indore – Raxaul – Indore
- Nepal destinations: Chitwan, Pokhara, Manakamana and Kathmandu
- Total seats listed: 150
- Accommodation classes: AC I, AC II and AC III
The package page lists 3-star or similar hotel stays and AC coach transport for sightseeing. The published itinerary includes Chitwan National Park, Sarangkot viewpoint, Bindhyabasini Mandir, Devi’s Falls, Gupteswar Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, Manakamana Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple.
Prices shown by IRCTC
IRCTC lists fares per person in Indian rupees. The lowest displayed fare is ₹61,340 for a Comfort AC III triple-sharing child or adult triple-share category as shown on the package table; adult fares vary by class and occupancy.
- Comfort AC III: ₹72,290 single share, ₹62,710 double share, ₹61,340 triple share
- Deluxe AC II: ₹86,130 single share, ₹76,550 double share, ₹75,185 triple share
- Superior AC I: ₹99,980 single share, ₹90,400 double share, ₹89,035 triple share
Travellers should check the live IRCTC Tourism booking page before paying, because package availability, fare categories and terms can change.
Entry documents for Nepal
IRCTC notes that Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal but must carry valid identification. Nepal’s Department of Immigration states that Indian nationals travelling to Nepal by land or air do not need a visa and must produce proof of Indian nationality such as a passport or an Election Card/Voter ID issued by the Election Commission.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu also states that, for Indian nationals travelling by air between India and Nepal, only a valid Indian passport or original Voter ID card with photograph issued by the Election Commission of India is accepted. It specifically says documents such as Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence and downloaded or online print Voter ID are not accepted for air travel. For this rail-and-road package, travellers should still follow the document rules provided by IRCTC and carry robust original ID, preferably a passport or original voter ID.
Why it matters for travellers
The practical value of the package is convenience: travellers from Madhya Pradesh can book one bundled itinerary covering rail travel to the border, Nepal coach transfers, hotels, meals and sightseeing. It may appeal to pilgrims visiting Pashupatinath as well as travellers who want a structured first Nepal trip without arranging separate trains, border transfers and hotels.
The trade-off is flexibility. The route, dates, hotels, meals and sightseeing schedule are fixed by the package. Independent travellers who want more time in Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan may still prefer booking trains, buses, flights and accommodation separately.
Several travel-news reports describe this as the first Bharat Gaurav tourist train to operate beyond India. The official IRCTC package page confirms the June 2026 Indore–Raxaul–Nepal package details, but the article here relies on official sources for itinerary, price and document information rather than treating the “first” claim as the main travel takeaway.
Primary sources
Frequently Asked Questions
No. IRCTC lists it as a fixed-date Bharat Gaurav tourist train package, not a regular scheduled train service. The package includes train travel to Raxaul, coach transfers in Nepal, hotels, meals and sightseeing.
The official IRCTC Tourism page for package WZDBG03 lists the tour date as 12 June 2026, with the train scheduled to depart Indore at 23:00.
The official itinerary covers Chitwan, Pokhara, Manakamana and Kathmandu, including places such as Chitwan National Park, Phewa Lake, Manakamana Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple.
Nepal’s Department of Immigration says Indian nationals travelling to Nepal by land or air do not need a visa, but they must carry valid proof of Indian nationality such as a passport or Election Card/Voter ID issued by the Election Commission.
Check the live IRCTC Tourism package page for seat availability, final fare, cancellation rules, inclusions, insurance conditions and exact document requirements before booking.
