********** END OF TOUR **********

OCT 2009	3rd & 24th
NOV 2009	7th, 21st & *30th
DEC 2009	12th & 26th
JAN 2010	9th, *18th & 30th
FEB 2010	13th & *22nd
MAR 2010	6th & 20th

Note: - * These dates available on demand for special group queries.

TARIFF

Class of Travel		October 2009 to March 2010 (per night)	Full Tour
First AC Coupe	US$	164	1148
	INR	7610	53270
AC – First Class	US$	150	1050
	INR	6950	48650
AC – Two Tier	US$	125	875
	INR	5950	41650
AC – Three Tier	US$	105	735
	INR	4950	34650

Notes:

• 1. First AC Coupe consist only two passengers sharing a cabin during the train journey.
• 2. Tour costs mentioned above are based on per person per night on twin sharing.Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age with bed in the same room (Age proof of children is to be furnished, which is required at the time of issuance of tickets)
• 3. The above rates are subject to change on the basis of currency fluctuation.

Hotel Single Occupancy :
Passenger who would like to have Single occupancy i.e. do not wish to share the room with anyone else should choose the option at the time of booking by paying additional amount of US$ 50 per night or US$ 200 for the full tour.
Note: - Single Occupancy is not be applicable for Train journey.

Cancellation Rules:
The cancellation for passengers on the Buddhist Train may be done as per the following terms & conditions : No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption of journey by a tourist on his own after the commencement of the tour.

Package price Includes:-

• Journey by Exclusive Air-conditioned Train as per the Itinerary.
• Road transport by AC coaches as per the itinerary.
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Accommodation in comfortable Hotels.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• English / Hindi speaking Tour Escort.
• Entrance fees of monuments/sightseeing trips as per the itinerary.
• Travel Insurance.

Package price does not Include:-

• India and Nepal visa fees
• Items of personal nature, e.g. Laundry, Medicine, Alcoholic drinks etc.
• Road Transfers to and from Delhi-Safdarjung Railway Station.
• Hotel stay in Delhi before & after the trip, etc.
• Any other services not mentioned in ‘Package Price Includes.

Weather, Time, Currency:-
India is tropical country with different and extreme climatic conditions which are witnessed from month to month. It is advisable to carry clothes suitable to a tropical climate and medium & heavy woollens during winter time.

Time difference – India follows + 05:30hrs (GMT)
Currency - US$ 1 = INR 43 (approx)

Cancellation terms:-

No. of days before commencement of Trip*	Total Deductions
22 and above	5% of package cost.
21 to 8	10% of package cost
7 and Less	100% of package cost
*Excluding the day of start of journey.

Important Notes:-
1. The accommodation booked under this ticket is not transferable.

2. The voucher is to be carried by the passenger during the journey along with the above photo identity card in original and is valid only when presented with this photo identity card. If the relevant photo identity card is not accompanied with this voucher, it will be considered as ticket-less travel and treated accordingly.

3. The exact train timings are subject to minor modifications. All the travelling passengers must reconfirm the timings with IRCTC,

corporate office before the start of their journey.

4. This voucher is to be carried by the passenger during the journey along with the above photo identity card in original and is valid only when presented with this photo identity card. If the relevant photo identity card is not accompanied with this voucher, it will be considered as ticket-less travel and treated accordingly.

5. On demand from ticket checking staff the passenger should produce this voucher along with the above mentioned photo identity card.

6. All Foreign Tourists other than Indian Passport Holders must have valid Multiple Entry Indian visa for visiting Nepal during the tour.

7. All Foreign Tourists other than Indian Passport Holders must have valid Nepal visa. In case foreign tourists are unable to process their Nepal visa before joining the tour, IRCTC will facilitate visa processing at the entry post. Such passengers should carry 2 passport size photographs with them.

8. Indian Nationals must carry a government issued photo identity card (passport, driving license, PAN card etc.) for Nepal visit.

9. IRCTC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any of the announced trips / tours due to insufficient number of passengers on the tour / lack of hotel rooms availability / lack of any of the tour services availability or any other operational reason. Such cases of cancellations or postponements of tours/ trips shall be informed to the booked passengers minimum 15 days before the scheduled departure date from Delhi Safdarjung railway station except for situations outside control of IRCTC. This information

shall be given on the contact details given by the passengers in their booking forms. In such cases, already booked passengers would be given an option of either travelling on the other succeeding announced trips / tours of the Mahaparinirvan Express or claiming refund of the full tour price without interest from IRCTC.

10. IRCTC reserves the right to refuse booking or travel of any passenger without assigning any reason.