Please refer to the Dwaraka Yatra Page

Yatra will be conducted as given below.

Up and Down journey by train
Deluxe Bus journey in all other places

Please refer to the Dwaraka Yatra Home Page.

Please refer to Dwaraka Darshan Yatra Home Page

Charges for train journey
Meals during train journey
Journey charges for deluxe, 2×2 push back seat bus.
Twin / Triple shared rooms
All satvik meals
RO filtered water for refilling

Up and down airfare
Porterage / Hamali charges at railway stations
Local conveyances at all places
Charges for any pooja, special darshan, shradha/kshetra vidhi
Boat charges at all places
Anything that is not listed under ‘Includes’.

This is an economy class yatra. It means…

Ground journey is in a 2×2 seats deluxe bus
Standard non air-conditioned rooms for stay
No bed tea/coffee is offered
No room service is provided
No laundry service is provided

Most of our Dwaraka darshana Yatra will be in the western and coastal regions of Gujarat. Major parts of these regions are plain lands with arid winds. The intensity of sunlight would be high and so would be the heat as this is a coastal area. Somanath and Dwaraka are about 450-500 km away from the state’s capital. Hence, a long journey needs to be made to reach these places from the cities of Baroda and Ahmedabad.

Matrugaya is about 120 km to the north of Ahmedabad. Reaching this place would not be much difficult. The roads are level throughout and the need to climb hills does not arise anywhere.

Bet Dwaraka is a small island about 40 km away from Dwaraka. A 15-minute boat ride over the sea is required when this temple has to be reached.

Ujjain and Omkareshwar are in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh. Even these are places of intense sunlight.

Omkareshwar is situated on a mountain. Much effort isn’t required to climb to this place. However, in order to bathe in the Narmada river, one has to climb up and down about a hundred stairs. (Applicable only if, Omkareshwar is covered in the package)

Usually it is seen that the weather in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat is convenient for travel during the month of November. However, extreme weather conditions might turnabout our words of experience, bringing rains or intense sunlight during our yatra.

Sometimes a long journey might be needed during a yatra for the purpose of convenience, benefit and avoiding unnecessary burden on the pilgrims. Although it might not be pleasurable to travel for long hours, we request yatris to cooperate in this regard.

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.

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 14-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 day. 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.

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.

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.

At many places Check in is allowed only after 10:00 AM. But due to railway timings we reach to many places before 8:00 AM. At such times yatris are to cooperate with us till the rooms are allotted. As an option yatris may take bath at available amenities and procced for Darshana. This can save a good amount of time in taking Darshana.

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: LPG

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.

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 / Palimaru Matha. All are requested to adhere to the rules instituted by those respective organisations.

For pilgrims performing Kshetra Vidhi, arrangements will be made at Ujjain, Dwaraka & Matru Gaya. Our Acharya will guide us during this program. Prices of shradha varies from places to place. An amount of Rs. 3000.00 (max) may be charged for this at each place. Offering extra dakshine or tips is up to the yatri.

3 Copies of photo ID card
A thick shawl for journey time
Sweater
A steel plate for dining
A steel tumbler
A thermos flask to carry hot water

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.

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.

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.

1. Refund when a yatri cancels the ticket

Please refer to the Dwaraka Yatra page to know your Cancellation Cut off dates.

2. What if yatra cancelled due to situations beyond our control.

If the Railway Department cancels the train for any reason at any stage of the journey, we will try our best to make an alternative arrangement for the next leg of the journey. But if this is not possible practically, then we may have to cancel the yatra. In such case we cannot refund yatra fees.

If the train we are traveling is running late or reaches the destination late or if we are unable to catch next booked train, we will try to make alternative arrangements. If this is not possible, further journeys may have to be cancelled. At such cases Yatra fee is not refundable.

No refunds are made if yatra is cancelled due to natural calamities.

3. Refunds when yatra is cancelled by Vasudevayatra.in

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 100% refunds are made.

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.

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.