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IRCTC tourism As a subsidiary of the Indian Railways , the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) manages the tourism, online ticketing and catering for the fourth largest rail network in the world. It offers domestic packages as part of the IRCTC tourism . You can book from the various IRCTC packages for your preferred destination while booking train tickets, opting for car rentals or even looking for flights. The Indian Railways conceptualised and built IRCTC to bolster tourism by tying up with travel agents, tour operators, and hotels. Around 14 lakh people book through IRCTC in a day which gives the railways a huge advantage to provide its customers with hospitality services. And it was only judicious of the Railways to introduce IRCTC tour packages to draw on the high traffic that the site receives.

IRCTC is a one-stop portal for everything a traveller needs, be it a hotel reservation, transport, restaurant selection, or information on domestic and even international destinations. You can go through the list of IRCTC tour packages for the destination you want to travel to. Promoting tourism via the railways has been beneficial not only to the passengers but has also helped the local tour agencies. It is an archetypal marketing plan engaging both the customers and public and private stakeholders.

IRCTC tour packages

Being the tourism leg of the Indian Railways, IRCTC keeps on coming up with seasonal and festive offers. Not just offers and packages you can also find IRCTC tourist trains which offer the best of hospitality, comfort and service. You can book a week-long or even a short two-day trip from the many IRCTC tourism offers . From Mumbai to Andaman, Vaishno Devi to Tirupati, IRCTC covers the length and breadth of the country. There are special packages for music, dance and other cultural festivals as well like the Odisha-Konark Dance and International Sand Art Festival Special. To book such packages visit IRCTC’s website and go to Holidays and select Packages from the drop down. You can choose air, rail or land packages on the next page. Use your IRCTC tourism log in to avail these offers.

You can explore the vibrant city of Amritsar by booking the Amritsar Rail Tour Package in Swarna Shatabdi Express starting at Rs. 5,545. Visit Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh which are among the most important historical sites in the city. The package also covers Wagah Border in this 1 night/2 days trip.

One of the most important shrine in Hinduism is Vaishno Devi dedicated to the Goddess Shakti. Situated at an altitude of 5,200 ft you can visit the temple by choosing the 3 night/4 days train package departing from New Delhi Railway Station in Uttar Sampark Kranti Express, Non AC Sleeper Class to reach Katra station. The package starts at Rs 2,490.

This package starting at Rs. 10,395 takes 10 nights/11 days to complete its destinations. It covers Allahabad, Varanasi, Gaya, Kolkata, Puri, and Konark. You get an escort who will guide you throughout the tour.

Starting at 15,830 for 14 nights/15 days this tour originates from Madurai. The journey covers Hampi, Nasik, Chitrakut Dham, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Janakpuri (Nepal), Ayodhya, Nandigram, Allahabad, Shringaverpur, Rameswaram, Devipatinam, Thirupullani. You will travel in a sleeper class to cover this tour.

One of the most budget-friendly journeys, this tour package covers all the important tourist places in the country. You can book the special tourist trains of Bharat Darshan on IRCTC’s site. The tour covers Ujjain, Dwarka, Somnath, Shirdi, and Nasik. You are served all three meals on this 13 night/14 days which starts at Rs. 13,230 in a sleeper class.

The package lasts for 7 nights/8 days and costs around Rs. 21,715 and starts from Kolkata. You will spend a night in Guwahati, three nights in Shillong and a night in Kaziranga on this tour. Visit one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the country which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will receive breakfast and dinner along with travel insurance as package inclusion.

A popular pilgrimage site in the country, Shirdi draws in a number of tourists every year. This tour package covers Shirdi, Shani, and Nasik in a span of three days. You will get to see Sai Baba temple, Shani Singanapur and Muktidham, Panchavati, Triambakeswar in Nasik. Shani Singnapur besides being known for its Shani temple is also popular for its houses with no doors and zero crime rate. The package costs around Rs. 3,000.

Starting its journey from Jabalpur, this tour covers Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik, Shani Shingnapur temple and Sai Baba temple in Shirdi. Costing Rs. 8,920 per person this package lasts for 4 nights/5 days. The regional office of IRCTC in Bhopal offers the package with AC 3 Tier train with pre-booked accommodation and meals.

One of the most comprehensive South Indian packages by IRCTC, Dakshin Bharat covers the iconic spots in the southern part of the country. The tour starts at Rs. 9,450 and takes 9 days/10 nights. It covers places like Indore, Ujjain, Habibganj, Betul, Nagpur, Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Rameshwaram.

Maharajas' Express:

IRCTC operates and manages one of the best luxury trains in India - the Maharajas’ Express. The train celebrates India’s regal past by offering leisurely journeys covering the erstwhile princely states in the country. The train features two fine- dining restaurants, a lounge bar, and a reading area. Out of its journeys the longest are the Indian Splendour and the Indian Panorama. You can also choose the Heritage of India, Treasures of India, Gems of India, Southern Sojourn and Southern Jewels which are all a part of the IRCTC tourism.

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OFFICIAL iOS MOBILE APP by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited) IRCTC Train ticketing now made simpler just by SWIPE and SHUFFLE, SELECT and BOOK. Install and preview the "IRCTC RAIL CONNECT" iOS app and book a railway ticket anywhere in India at your fingertips. Preview the latest features in addition to existing train ticketing services: :: New users register and activate from App directly. :: Advanced security features of self-assigned PIN to login without entering username and password on each login. :: Dashboard with Integrated Menu Bar :: Seamless Account & Transaction Management :: Enquire without login for trains, routes and seat availability. :: Train Search, Train Route and Train Seat Availability Enquiries. :: Any PNR Enquiry facility to check the PNR reservation status. :: Check PNR Confirmation Chances Probability before and after booking train tickets for waitlisted availability/tickets. :: Supports Ladies, Tatkal, Premium Tatkal, Divyangjan and Lower Berth/Sr. Citizen in addition to General Quota train tickets. :: Accredited Press Correspondents & Divyangjan passengers can book Train Tickets at concessional rates through Photo Identity Card issued by Indian Railways. :: Current reservation train tickets booking facility. :: Recover your forgotten user Id through Forgot User Id facility. :: Integrated with IRCTC e-wallet for faster and hassle free transactions. :: Boarding point change facility. :: Syncing of IRCTC's Official Web Site (www.irctc.co.in) and IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App tickets. Now users can view or cancel train e-tickets booked through official website or IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app and vice-versa. :: Users can view status of train e-tickets booked through our authorized Online Travel Agents (OTA). :: Book train tickets through Various Payment Modes like BHIM/UPI, e-Wallets, Net banking, Credit and Debit cards. :: Vikalp scheme which provides an option to avail confirmed berth / seat in alternate train to the wait listed passengers. :: Last Transaction Details to know the status of last transaction of current day as soon as user logs in. :: Aadhaar Linking facility through mobile app to avail up to 12 train tickets booking in a month. Give early feedback: Let us know what you think and help improvements in IRCTC Rail Connect iOS App. Enjoy the never before experience of online train ticketing with all new IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App on iOS. Registered Office / Corporate Office: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd., B-148, 11th Floor, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001

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Frustrating Experience with Ticket Booking App

I recently tried using the ticket booking app, and my experience was far from smooth. One major issue I encountered was the app's inability to book tickets. I spent a considerable amount of time trying to complete my booking, only to be met with errors and issues that prevented me from securing my tickets. Additionally, the app had a frequent problem of randomly logging me out. This was not only inconvenient but also added to the frustration of the booking process. It felt like I had to constantly re-enter my login details, which further delayed my attempts to book tickets. Overall, the inability to book tickets and the constant logout issues made my experience with this app extremely frustrating. I hope the developers address these issues in future updates to make it a more user-friendly and reliable platform for ticket booking.

Worlds most freaking worst app ever so is the website if i could give minus 50 stars i would have

The website and the app is so freaking frustrating i feel like crushing my phone and my laptop or the peoples server who are working on this. Fire them all immediately right now and breaking everything after 100 trials the capcha doesnt work the website keeps throwing me out continues log in and captcha and password error and the server issues and the downtime error issues the app and the website slows down like hell around 10 to 11 when it let us log in the tickets are all gone its so freaking frustrating irritating and furiating i hate it so much how is it even working like this? India is on the moon and we cant even get our freaking app n website run smoothly? Not providing tickets to passengers when they require bloody hell most pathetic service. If i could give minues 50 stars and i would. I request the government to take this website and app down and start something new or work on it and make it better. Its a big dhabba on the indian railway image 😡🤬i controlled myself and didnt abuse here while i did while making the tickets 😤

App Crashes on iPhone 15 – Unable to Book Tickets

I’ve been a regular user of the IRCTC app for booking train tickets, but recently I’ve been facing serious issues on my iPhone 15. Every time I try to book a ticket, the app crashes and returns to the home screen, making it impossible to complete any bookings. This problem started occurring after the latest update, and it’s extremely frustrating. I have tried several troubleshooting steps, such as restarting my phone, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, and ensuring that my iOS is up to date, but the issue persists. The app is currently unusable, and I have to resort to other methods to book my train tickets, which is highly inconvenient. I request the developers to please look into this issue and provide a fix as soon as possible. The app was very useful before, and I hope it can be reliable again with a proper update. Until then, I am giving it a low rating due to its current non-functionality on my device.

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What is IRCTC ? An Overview of IRCTC

IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is the e-ticketing and catering arm of the Indian Railways. It was set up by the Ministry of Railways in 1999 to improve the quality of catering services on trains and to promote domestic and international tourism through railways. Over the years, IRCTC has become synonymous with online rail ticket booking in India.

Let’s understand what IRCTC is, its key services, how to use it for booking train tickets online, and more.

An Overview of IRCTC

IRCTC is a Public Sector Enterprise of the Government of India under the Ministry of Railways. It manages catering services on board trains and major static catering units at railway stations. IRCTC also handles online ticketing operations of the Indian Railways including e-tickets, tatkal tickets, tour packages, and more.

The main objectives of IRCTC are:

To improve, manage and operate railway catering and hospitality services.

To promote domestic and international tourism through railway services.

To develop, manage and operate internet ticketing systems for booking of rail tickets.

To manage hospitality services like budget hotels, retiring rooms, tour packages, etc.

Services offered by IRCTC

The major services offered by IRCTC include:

Online Rail Ticketing

IRCTC allows passengers to book reserved train tickets online through its website www.irctc.co.in or mobile app. You can book regular tickets, tatkal tickets, and platform tickets seamlessly within minutes. IRCTC uses high-end encryption technology for secured payments gateways. It also offers features like train availability and PNR status check.

Catering Services

IRCTC manages on-board catering services in trains and static catering units at major railway stations. You can find options like meals, snacks, beverages, rail neer bottles on trains. Premium trains like Rajdhanis and Shatabdis also have onboard pantry cars for catering.

Tour Packages and Hospitality Services

IRCTC offers domestic and international tour packages covering popular tourist destinations. You can customise your plans and book hotels, meals, and sightseeing through IRCTC.

IRCTC also manages hospitality services like budget hotels, retiring rooms, lounges, and more located near major railway stations.

Air and Bus Ticketing

Through its travel arm called IRCTC Air, you can book flight tickets at competitive prices within India or international destinations. IRCTC also lets you book bus tickets online for state road transport and private bus operators.

Retail Services

IRCTC has diversified into many retail services such as:

Online shopping at IRCTC eCommerce portal

Food delivery services through IRCTC eCatering

Private train booking, Maharajas’ Express luxury trains

Advertising and publicity through Rail Neer, etc.

How to use the IRCTC website/app?

Using the IRCTC website and app to book train tickets online is very easy and convenient. Here are the key steps:

User Registration

Visit www.irctc.co.in and click on ‘Register’ to create your IRCTC user id and password. Provide details like name, mobile no, email, residence, etc. An OTP will be sent to your mobile and email for verification.

Ticket Booking

Enter source station, destination station, journey date, class, quota, train name/number (optional).

Select the train and preferred class (CC, SL, 2A, 3A, etc) and quota (general, ladies, tatkal, etc) as per your choice.

Proceed to the passenger details page and fill names, ages, berth preference.

Make payment using credit/debit card, net banking, UPI, etc.

Your e-ticket will be generated with full details.

PNR Status, Availability Check

You can check your ticket status using the PNR number anytime. Enter the PNR on IRCTC website home page to get status like confirmation status, coach position, booking quotas, etc.

You can also check live train seat availability, quota seats, and chances of confirmation before booking.

Food Ordering

While booking ticket, you can opt for eCatering service to order food of your choice from leading brands like KFC, Domino’s, etc. It will be delivered to your booked seat/berth.

Onboard catering meals can also be ordered along with ticket booking based on availability.

Tour Packages

IRCTC offers end-to-end tour package services – you can customise and book tour packages for popular destinations within India or international locations. You can select hotels, meals, sightseeing, transfers, etc. as per your requirements on IRCTC’s tourism website.

The IRCTC website and app offer a seamless online ticketing experience with enhanced features, security, and payment options. By registering on IRCTC, you can book train tickets online in a few simple steps anywhere, anytime.

Benefits of Booking Tickets on IRCTC

Booking train tickets through the IRCTC portal comes with many benefits:

Convenience – Book tickets 24×7 from anywhere through website or mobile app

Saves Time – Instant ticket booking without long queues at railway stations

Paperless Tickets – Download e-tickets on your phone or print yourself

Secure Payments – Multiple payment options like cards, net banking with enhanced security

Real Time Availability – Check train seats availability, high chances of confirmation

Tatkal Booking – Book tatkal tickets faster on IRCTC before counters open at stations

Food Ordering – Pre-order meals while booking tickets for delivery onboard

PNR Status – Check live status and coach/berth position anytime

Cancellation – Cancel confirmed tickets online and get refund (based on rules)

Grievances – Raise complaints online for deficiencies in services

By using the IRCTC online booking system, you can save time and effort involved in manual ticket booking at railway stations.

IRCTC Ticketing Process Flow

The step-by-step process flow for booking train tickets on IRCTC is:

User Registration – Create your account on www.irctc.co.in with details like name, mobile no, email, residence address, etc.

Login – Use your username (or registered email/mobile no) and password to login securely on IRCTC eTicketing website.

Travel Details – Enter your journey details like source, destination, travel date, class of travel, quota, train name/number (optional)

Passenger Details – Mention passenger names, ages, concessions (if any), food choice, berth preference. Add details for each passenger one by one.

Summary – Review the complete ticket details, fare, reservations charges before confirming.

Payment – Pay securely using credit/debit cards, net banking, UPI, IRCTC prepaid cards, etc.

Ticket – Your ticket will be booked and you will receive an SMS and email with ticket details.

Download E-ticket – Download the ticket as PDF or take a print out. Booked tickets will also be saved in your account under the Booked Tickets tab.

By completing the above steps, you can book regular reserved tickets, tatkal tickets, and platform tickets easily on IRCTC portal.

IRCTC Ticket Booking Charges and Rules

While booking train tickets on IRCTC, you need to pay certain charges apart from the basic train fare:

Convenience Fee – Rs 15 per ticket for non-AC classes; Rs 30 per ticket for AC classes

Service Charge – Rs 20-40 per ticket depending on class

Tatkal tickets have additional Tatkal charges (10% of basic fare for non-AC; 30% for AC)

Premium trains like Rajdhanis, Shatabdis have dynamic fare pricing which keeps changing based on demand.

You can book a maximum of 6 tickets together in one session from an IRCTC account. To book more tickets, you need to create additional accounts.

Tickets can be booked 120 days in advance for long distance trains. Advance booking period is 60 days for Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains. Tatkal booking opens 1 day in advance.

Cancellation of confirmed tickets is allowed before chart preparation. Refund amount will be as per railway refund rules. Tatkal tickets are non-refundable.

Hope this detailed guide helps you understand IRCTC’s services and how you can use its website/app for easy train ticket booking online. Let me know if you need any other details!

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