From where does the tour start / which are valid boarding stations?

Starts from Howrah — with boarding also possible from Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Rourkela, Bilaspur, Raipur etc., as per schedule.

Which destinations are covered under EHR138?

The tour covers multiple Gujarat destinations including Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Somnath (among others, as per the routing).

What is not included (or what extras should travellers expect)?

Optional expenses like entry fees, local sights not in itinerary, personal expenses, any extra meals outside package schedule, optional transport or rides, etc. Also any ride/tours not part of package.

How often does the tour run / what is the departure frequency?

As per public listing: departures on Saturdays from Howrah, with return on Sunday (as sample schedule) — but final confirmation depends on booking and seat availability.

FRAGRANCE OF GUJARAT WITH CONFIRMED TRAIN TICKET

Total no of seat – 06 seats in 3AC

Hotel to be used: –

Sl.no	Places	Hotel Name
1	Ahmedabad	Kanak Beacon /Similar
2	Dwarka	The Dwarika Hotel / Similar
3	Somnath	Regenta Central Hotel /Similar

Included/Exclude

Cost Includes

Confirmed train ticket in 3AC class for (HWH-ADI) & (BRC-HWH) back.
Hotel accommodation as per itinerary.
All transfer and sightseeing by exclusive car.
Meal plan on MAPI (Breakfast and Dinner only)
Applicable Tax.

Cost Excludes

Any kind service not mentioned above.
Personal Expenses such as tips & gratuity, mineral water, room heater, soft & hard drinks, Porter age, still / Video Camera fees etc.
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Guide charges, Elephant ride, camel ride, Horse ride.
Train food.
Pick drop facility at HWH.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Any kind of meals / En route meals, sightseeing and activities other than those mentioned in the itinerary.

Accomodation
Kanak Beacon / The Dwarika Hotel/ Regenta Central Hotel/ Similar
Tour Availability
Subject to Availability
Wifi
-
Maximum Altitude
6688m
Guide
Guided
Language
English, Native Language
Payment Method
VISA, Master Card
Transportation
Bus, Taxi, Train
Walking Hours
-
Hotel Transfer
Available

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

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Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Why go?

IRCTC has launched a new comfortable Rail Tour package ” Fragrance of Gujarat with confirmed Train Ticket” (09 Nights/ 10 Days) specially designed for pilgrims / Leisure with comfortable Rail journey by HWH ADI SUF Express. The tour starts from Howrah and boarding at Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Bilaspur, and Raipur, Railway Station and offers confirmed train reservation in 3AC with stay at hotel at Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Somnath.

IRCTC welcomes you to Gujarat – the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation. It is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts and natural grandeur are gifts of Gujarat. Gujarat is also among the most technologically advanced, housing the largest petrochemical complex in the country. Aavo Padharo – welcome the guest who is ‘God’.

Ahmedabad situated in the heart of Gujarat, is the second largest producer of cotton in India and its stock exchange is the country’s second oldest. The city is known for its association with the Father of the Nation – Mahatma Gandhi. The Times of India chose Ahmedabad as the best city to live in India in 2012. Ahmedabad has been named as “World Heritage City” in 2017.

Somnath means “Lord of the Soma”, an epithet of Shiva. Somnath Temple is believed to be the first among the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Shiva is believed to have appeared as a fiery column of light representing the Beginning-less and Endless Stambha (Pillar), symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva.

Dwarka means the “Gateway to Heaven” in Sanskrit, as Dwar means “Gate” and ka references “Brahma”. It is one of the foremost Chardhams, four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, and is one of the Sapta Puri, the seven most ancient religious cities in the country.

Package Details
Package Name	Fragrance of Gujarat with confirmed train ticket
Travelling Mode	By Train/ Road
Station/Departure Time	Howrah / 23.05 Hrs
Frequency	Weekends (Saturday Onward and Sunday Return journey)
Meal Plan	Breakfast and Dinner only.
Hotel Name	Kanak Beacon / The Dwarika Hotel/ Regenta Central Hotel/ Similar

Train Journey details: –

Day	Route	Train no	Departure	Arrival
Every Saturday	HWH-ADI	12834	23.05 Hrs	12.05 Hrs
Every Sunday	BRC-HWH	12833	00.25 Hrs	14.10 Hrs

Note – The Train timings or schedule is subject to change as per the Train operational feasibility

Tour Highlights

Comprehensive Gujarat circuit — covers key destinations including Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Somnath, offering a mix of historic, cultural, coastal, and pilgrimage-style experiences.
Confirmed 3AC train travel from Howrah (or specified boarding stations) — no waiting-list stress, travel organised end-to-end.
Hotel accommodation + meals included (Breakfast & Dinner) at selected hotels — simplifies travel logistics, especially for long road + rail tours.
Balanced itinerary of 10 days — giving enough time to explore multiple destinations without rushing, ideal for those seeking a full Gujarat experience.
Suitable for families, groups or solo travellers wanting a cost-effective all-in-one tour combining history, temples, culture, and coastal & pilgrimage routes.

Day 01 :

Departure

Departure from Howrah by train no.12834/ HWH ADI exp at 23.05 hrs.

Day 02 :

Train Journey

Train Journey.

Day 03 :

Overnight Stay in Ahmedabad

Upon arrival at Ahmadabad Rly Stn at 12.05 hrs and transfer to hotel for check in and fresh n up. proceed for sightseeing of Trimandir- Adalaj, Shri Maa Vaishnodevi Temple, Ahmedabad. Evening back to hotel for overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Day 04 :

Akshardham temple

Early morning after packed breakfast check out from hotel and proceed visit Akshardham temple & Sabarmati Ashram. After visit transfer to Dwarka. Check in hotel and overnight stay at hotel in Dwarka.

Day 05 :

The Dwarkadhish Temple & Gomti Ghat.

Early Morning after breakfast proceed to visit The Dwarkadhish Temple & Gomti Ghat. Afternoon visit: Beyt Dwarka Temple & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Dwarka.

Day 06 :

Kirti Mandir

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and transfer to Somnath. Enroute visit Kirti Mandir (Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi) and Sudama Temple in Porbandar. On arrival at Somnath check-in into the hotel. Later evening proceeds to visit Somnath beach, Somnath Mahadev Jyotirlinga Temple and light & sound show at Somnath Temple. Overnight stay at Somnath.

Day 07 :

Triveni Sangam

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and transfer to visit Triveni Sangam (The meeting place of three rivers Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati) Balka Tirth Temple and Geeta Mandir, after visit transfer to Ahmedabad. On arrival check-in and Night stay at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 08 :

Statue of Unit

fter breakfast Check out from hotel and proceed to visit Statue of Unity- It is a tribute to the Indian leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This statue is a patriotic symbol of the legacy of a man who spent his life in the struggle for freedom. After Sightseeing drop at Vadodara Railway station to catch the train no.12833/ ADI HWH exp at 02.04 hrs (on Sunday)

Day 09 :

Train Journey

Train Journey.

Day 10 :

Tour Ends

Arrive Howrah Railway station at 14.10 hrs.

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FRAGRANCE OF GUJARAT WITH CONFIRMED TRAIN TICKET

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FRAGRANCE OF GUJARAT WITH CONFIRMED TRAIN TICKET