IRCTC offers a special Tirupati tour package for devotees

Here’s good news for all those planning to visit Tirupati. IRCTC has introduced a Tirupati tour package, named ‘Govindam’, for making the trip to the temple town a memorable and an affordable affair.

The tour package covers visits to Tirumala and Tiruchanur districts. As per the official website of IRCTC, the three-day tour would be flagged off from Secunderabad in Narayanadri Express at 18:05 hours. It may be noted that the Tirupati tour package is being offered at different prices.

Here are the different packages and the corresponding facilities provided.

Class

Comfort(3AC)

Occupancy	Prices(Per Person)
Single	6446/-
Double	5631/-
Triple	5600/-
Child(5-11 years) with bed	4814/-
Child(5-11 years) without bed	4814/-

Standard(SL)

Occupancy	Prices(Per Person)
Single	4675/-
Double	3860/-
Triple	3829/-
Child(5-11 years) with bed	3043/-
Child(5-11 years) without bed	3043/-

Details of ‘Govindam’ Tirupati tour package

Package Details
Package Name	GOVINDAM
Destination Covered	Tirumala, Tiruchanur
Travelling Mode	BY TRAIN & ROAD
Station/Departure Time	Secunderabad(18:10 hrs), Tirupati(18:25 hrs)
Class	3AC & Sleeper
Frequency	Daily
Meal Plan	AP

On reaching Tirupati, the pilgrims will be provided with accommodation and breakfast. Later, they will be driven to Tirumala for the Seegra darshan of Lord Venkateswara. After the darshan, the group will be driven back to Tirupati for lunch, before being taken to Tiruchanur. Subsequently, as part of this Tirupati tour package, the tourists will be dropped at Tirupati railway station for boarding the Narayanadri Express to head back to Secunderabad.

What’s included in this Tirupati tour package?

Sleeper / 3 AC train tickets as per the traveler’s choice
AC accommodation in Tirupati for standard and comfort class pilgrims
AC road transportation in a seat-in-vehicle
Sightseeing and excursion as mentioned in the itinerary
Special darshan at Tirumala and Tiruchanur
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

What’s not included?

Any type of still and video camera fees at the entrance fees for monuments
Any kind of additional meals on the route
Sightseeing activities other than the ones mentioned in the package

Pilgrims, who wish to be a part of this Tirupati tour package, should take note of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam’s (TTD) mandatory dress code for the pilgrims while visiting the temple. Check out the IRCTC website for more information.