Dear Yatri, greetings from vasudevayatra.in .
We thank you for considering our service for your yatra. May your pilgrimage be blessed by Shri Raghavendra-Shri Kashi Vishvanatha-Sri Bharatiramana Mukhyaprana – Shri Bindu Madhava
This yatra will etch memories of beautiful and divine moments in your heart, forever. Yes, let us call it more as a yatra than a tour. This is a slow-track yatra. We will be staying for 3 days at Varanasi. We do not force you to take leave of any holy premises unless it is an absolute necessity to depart from there. It means, you can enjoy every moment of the yatra.
This document contains useful information, terms and conditions, and some tips about the yatra. We request you to read them thoroughly twice before you book for the yatra. Once you are done with the reading, please fill up and submit this yatra reservation form.
By submitting the form, you agree to our terms and conditions for the yatra given here. The reservation form provides for multiple reservations to be made by a yatri. We deem that all bookings made by a yaatri on behalf of their accompanying kith and kin have also read the terms and conditions of this yatra and give their consent to the same.
You seat(s) will be reserved once the payment is received at our end.
This document is subject to amendments without prior notice:
Posted on 23.08.2023
- Places covered
Please refer to the respective yatra home page. - Modes of Yatra
Yatra will be conducted as given below.
Up and Down journey by train from /to Bengaluru
Deluxe Bus journey in all other places
- Itinerary
Please refer to the Kashi Yatra Home Page - Yatra Contribution
Please refer to the Kashi yatra page. - Inclusion
Charges for train Meals during train journey
Journey charges for deluxe non-AC 2×2 push back seat bus.
Twin / Triple shared Economy Class rooms for night stay.
All satvik meals
RO filtered water for refilling - Exclusion
Up and down airfare (only if opted for Ex-Prayaga)
Porterage / Hamali charges at railway stations
Auto rickshaw charges at all places, boat charges, cable car charges, early arrival / early check in charges
Charges for any pooja, special darshan, shradha/kshetra vidhi
Anything that is not listed under ‘Includes’. - Journey Class
This is an economy class yatra. It means
Ground journey is in a push back seat bus without A.C
Standard non air-conditioned rooms for stay
No bed tea/coffee is offered
No room service is provided
No laundry service is provided
No Portering service is provided.
- Terrain, climate details and some precautionary tips
The pilgrimage takes place entirely along the Ganga and other rivers. Nowhere is bus travel in mountainous areas. The terrain is plain. But in Chitrakoot and Gaya, there are a few temples atop hill. You may visit them by walk.
If yatra is organised during the last weeks of December, there would be a chill when our pilgrimage is on. Though it is not heart wrenching like Himalayan tour, it is always better to wear warm clothes.
Rainy season usually begins in the first week of July in and around Varanasi. Our yatra is in the region during the last two weeks of March. During this span, rains are hardly experienced. However, rain may exceed our expectation. And in some cases, there can be road blockage occur too. During such instances, the government will take necessary measures along the road to restore travel. At such cases, yatra will be stopped at a safe distance. It will continue once traffic is cleared. In such a case, the yatris should listen to the direction of the road clearance staff, without fearing or running around.
Note. All these changes or problems won’t last long. Not everyone is likely to face all these conditions. But it can be taxing if caution is not exercised. Those with prior heart conditions must be extremely careful. Doing so would enable you to have a trouble free and immersive experience throughout the yatra.
Those who bathe in the rivers should follow all cautionary measures. The responsibility for their protection lies with themselves. vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for any mishaps.
- Seat allotment in the train & bus
Train journey is planned with sufficient breaks where ever it is required. Seats in trains are allotted by Indian Railways as per their rules. It is always better to book the seat well in advance to avail berths of your choice. We do not give any guarantee of getting lower berths as it is not in any individuals control.
We hire 3rd party buses for this yatra. These coaches are equipped with 2×2 push back seats fixed on elevated body. Screens will be provided on every window. Chambers are provided in the lower portion of the bus for placing heavy luggage units.
Seats will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. Requests for change in the seat(s) in any part of the journey are not entertained. Mutual exchange of seat with other passengers may be done solely on each other’s responsibility.
Caution: Since this is only a 12-day tour, excessive baggage would not be required. As luggage compartments are provided in the bus, there will be no luggage porterage vehicle arranged. Paid porting service from the room to bus is available at the rate of Rs. 50/- per bag. So, bring only as much as you can port on your own.
Overhead space should be shared equally by every Yatri. Yatris should use the space only concerned to their seats. Handbags and essential materials can be placed on the overhead cupboard. Bigger bags are to be placed in the luggage compartment of the respective bus.
- Allocation of Rooms
Please note : We provide economy class rooms. These are simple rooms with clean bed, bedsheet and attached wash rooms.
Superior quality rooms are available on extra payment. They are subject to availability. Yatris who want superior rooms are requested to inform us well in advance.
We book rooms in the proximity of various dharmashalas during our yatra. Yatris are provided with simple, neat and comfortable rooms with necessary amenities. However, considering the duration of the stay, we accommodate yatris in neat and decent common stay at some places.
Standard room check in time is 12:00 noon everywhere. But at many places our train reach before this check in time. At such times, yatris are requested wait till the rooms are allotted.
Special Note: Dharmashalas provide rooms in various floors depending up on the rush. We put our efforts to get rooms at a comfortable reach; however, we may not get all the rooms on the same floor. In such cases, ground floor rooms are allotted as under
First priority will be given to elderly yatris
If all yatris are elders, then rooms will be allotted according to the booking order of yatra seats.
Yatris are requested not to put pressure on the Guide for selective rooms.
- Meals
We have our own kitchen team. We provide only satvik meals during yatra. No hotel-baked food is served for yatris. We do not use onion or garlic in the food. In the afternoon, teertha prasada will be served after devara pooja is done.
Generally, food will be served at regular timings, but this timing may vary during long journey.
Fuel used for cooking:
Firewood when yatra is stationary
LPG when yatra is on the go.
Notes on meals system:
All are requested to adhere to the tradition of Vedic meals system.
Observe madi & mailige properly because there are several orthodox couples travelling with us. Let us ensure mutual comfort.
A separate batch will be made for Madi Pankti. Others are requested to cooperate at such times.
We request men not to wear shirt, color lungis or Bermuda shorts when lunch/dinner is served. Wear clean white attire. (This rule will be relaxed at Badarinath.)
Do not throw tea/coffee cups in any open areas. Drop them in the garbage bag only.
At some places we may provide teertha prasada at Rayara Matha / Pejavara Matha. All are requested to adhere to the rules instituted by those respective organisations.
- Arrangements for Shradha / Kshetravidhi
For pilgrims performing Kshetra Vidhi, arrangements for the same will be made at Prayaga, Ayodhya, Varanasi & Gaya. Our Acharya will guide us at Varanasi & Ayodhya and a Kannada-speaking purohit will help at Gaya. An amount of Rs. 2000.00 may be charged for this at Prayaga, Ayodhya and Kashi. Rs. 3000 may be charged at Gaya. Offering extra dakshine or tips is up to the yatri. - Items to be carried
Along with your regular luggage you need to carry the following items.
Mandatory Items
Adhar Card
Stainless Steel dining plate
Stainless Steel tumbler
Water bottle
Items for Shradha
Your sandhyavandana Set
A copper tambige
List of Pitrus
Spare coins
Please see point number 9 of this document to know more about luggage and porterage.
- Time Maintenance
Time maintenance plays vital role in a successful yatra. Yatris are requested to pay attention to the schedule fixed by the Chief Guide. Ask him directly if you have any concerns to be attended.
Caution:
Delays would cause inconvenience to fellow travellers. Besides, it could also adversely affect the rest of the schedule. Thus, the vehicle will not wait at any places beyond 15 minutes of scheduled departure. It will proceed towards next place without giving any extra caution. Yatris are requested to note this and abide accordingly.
- Other Conditions
Do not leave the group without giving any notice to the Chief Guide.
Do not get down from the bus unless it is a stop for the rest room usage.
Don’t get scattered immediately after alighting from the bus. Listen to what your guide says.
Do not leave the group on your own. Every yatri should maintain a close distance with the team.
Board the bus at all the places at correct time. Delay in reporting time at yatra places is not entertained. Yatra will wait only for 10 mins of scheduled departures.
Be responsible while using the toilets and washrooms at public places.
Be cooperative by adhering to the time schedule devised by the Chief Guide.
Be cordial to fellow pilgrims and enjoy the pilgrimage.
vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for yatris’ personal differences or disputes.
Do not bring hefty suitcases. Make individual bags so that the weight is shared by individuals.
Do not carry any valuables on this tour. vasudevayatra.in does not take responsibility for your belongings.
During darshana, there could be larger crowds at some places. Darshana will be as per the regular temple system in place.
Desirous pilgrims may have special quick darshana by availing such tickets at their own cost.
vasudevayatra.in holds authority to make modest changes in the schedule if and when required. Yatris are requested to cooperate if encountered by such an eventuality.
Any illegal activity is liable for punishment by the local laws.
The yatra manager holds the rights to deboard any yatri who does not follow yatra harmony. - Booking a seat
Seats are booked against payment of 50% of the yatra fees in advance. Remaining amount may be paid in instalments.
Please call 7892431365 for instalment details.
Once you are done with reading these terms and conditions, you can use our reservation form to reserve your seats.
The reservation form provides for multiple reservations to be made by a yatri. We deem that all bookings made by a yaatri on behalf of their accompanying kith and kin have also read the terms and conditions of this yatra and give their consent to the same.
- How to pay contribution?
Option 1: Contribution amount may be paid to the following bank account
Account Holder : Raghunandana
Account number : 01092600000080 – Savings Bank Account
Bank : Canara Bank,
Car street branch, Udupi
IFSC : CNRB0010109
Option 2: Pay using Googlepay or PhonePe using number 8762751470
- Cancellation Policy
Since there are many third-party services involved in this package, there is no 100% cancellation available for this yatra. However, seats may be transferred to others on your own discretion. Such substitute yatris should submit their details through yatra reservation form. Also, they should arrange for their train/air tickets on their own effort.
Refund when a yatri cancels the ticket
Upto 28 Sept 2023 : 40% refund
Beyond 28 September 2023 : No refunds are made
Yatra may be cancelled by vasudevayatra.in when the requirement of minimum number of yatris is not met. Such cancellation will be informed to booked yatris well in advance and refunds are made as given below:
Train yatra: Only railway ticket cancellation charges are deducted as per railway rules.
Air-Yatra : Yatra contribution made Ex-Prayaga package will be refunded.
- Risk factors & Disclaimer
You agree to assume risks connected with the journey and agree to accept the terms and conditions of this yatra as described in this document. vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for any physical and mental damages or illness or loss of life caused by accidents, unpredictable circumstances like bandh, hartal, rasta roko, train or flight delay, all sorts of pandemic, all sorts of natural hazards and aspects beyond our control. You agree not to hold vasudevayatra.in, its agents and staff responsible for the above-mentioned factors.
Vasudevayatra.in puts honest efforts in extending its cooperation on humanitarian basis during any mishaps; however, neither financial nor medical responsibility against such incidents are taken. Yatris should handle such cases on their own cost.
Vasudevayatra.in can make changes in yatra schedule during inevitable circumstances.
Special Note: Yatra may halt for safety reasons during bad weather conditions. At such times, yatris will have to bear extra expenditure for boarding and lodging for those effective days and applicable charges for return journey.
- Privacy Policy
Barring your personal contact number, all other details furnished by you (emergency contact number, aadhaar number, email id and postal address ) will be deleted after the tour. We do not share any of the numbers with any third parties. If you wish, we will send details of all our future tours to your personal contact number. However, if you are uncomfortable with this, you may decline to avail such information.
Yatris, please do not ask for fellow yatri’s contact numbers with us.
