Visakhapatnam: To benefit its patrons in the south, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has chalked out a special ‘Tirupati Balaji Darshan’ package that takes total care of their visit including VIP darshan of the deity. The ‘3 nights- 4 days’ trip begins on every Friday from Visakhapatnam which is also the de-boarding station at the end of the tour and the package costs per person is Rs 4,093.

The tour package comprises road transport, accommodation, onward and return train journey in sleeper class (non-AC), guide services and travel insurance. Further, one-night accommodation is provided in non-A/c rooms on twin/triple-sharing basis at Tirupati in Srinivasam Residency.

As part of the package, the IRCTC will take care of transfers and sightseeing by a non-AC vehicle on sharing basis and meals include two breakfasts, lunch and dinner.  The package includes darshan tickets for Tirumala, Tiruchanuru, Sree Khalahasthi, Kanipakkam and Srinivasa Mangapuram.