Title - IRCTC launches Hubli–Tirupati package tour

Those wanting to travel from Hubli to Tirupati can now opt for the pilgrimage tour package announced by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in association with South Western Railway.The new package, to be available every day from Friday, will help people visit other pilgrimage centres in the vicinity of Tirupati.Passengers will leave Hubli at 7.20 p.m. by the 17416 Kolhapur–Tirupati Haripriya Express, and during the return journey take the 17415 Kolhapur–Tirupati Haripriya Express which leaves Tirupati at 9 p.m. The two-day-three-night package comprises ‘seeghra darshan’ of Lord Venkateshwara on Tirumala. Under the package, the IRCTC will provide a vehicle, accommodation and vegetarian food in Tirupati. Besides, the IRCTC will also operate a rail tour package from Bangalore to Shirdi daily and to Goa and Kerala on a weekly basis.

For bookings, log on to www.railtourismindia.com. or call 0836-2363684 (Hubli); 080-22960013/14 (Bangalore) and 0821-2426001(Mysore).