IRCTC Chennai origin, budget-friendly tour packages: Know details

The IRCTC curates custom tour packages which fit most budgets. These packages origin from Chennai and are week-long, which is convenient for a monthly or bi-monthly getaway. We bring you a list of tour packages that are budget-friendly and already planned for you by IRCTC without any hassle. We have also mentioned the booking codes for the desired trip.

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Chennai-Munnar-Thekkady tour: SMR021

Wildlife exploration in a boat in Periyar or tea plantations in Munnar, this train journey is what every millennial needs in a getaway. The duration of this trip is four days and five nights. The scheduled train departs every Thursday. The upcoming journey is on October 3. The entire package costs only about Rs 6,270.

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Chennai-NMR-Ooty-Mudumalai-Chennai tour: SMR008

The region of fog and hilly landscapes, Ooty is a must-visit for all those who adore flora and fauna. This train journey is not for the faint-hearted as the train will pave its ways through edgy turns and twists of Udhagamandalam. The duration of this trip is four days and five nights. The scheduled train departs every Thursday. The upcoming journey is on October 3. The entire package costs only about Rs. 8,930

Chennai-Kanyakumari-Trivandrum tour: SMR059

Visit the southernmost tip of India where you can witness the meeting point of three oceans, the Bay of Bengal, Arabian, and the Indian Ocean. This unique package will take you through Trivandrum, which is popular amidst international tourists for its heritage. The duration of this trip is four days and five nights. The scheduled train departs every Thursday. The upcoming journey is on October 3 and the entire package costs only about Rs. 6,500.

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Chennai-Kodaikanal: SMR072

From Marina beach in Chennai to mystic mountains and reoccurring waterfalls in Kodaikanal, this tour package will offer picturesque moments to the tourist. The duration of this trip is also four days and five nights. The scheduled departure of the train is every Thursday. Next date of journey is on October 3. The entire package costs only about Rs. 7,450.

Wonderful Wayanad from Chennai tour: SMR092

Wayanad in Kerala is the hilly region adjacent to the beautiful Kozhikode. The tour package will offer sightseeing and exploring opportunities in Gods own country. The duration of this trip is four days and five nights. The upcoming journey is on October 3. The entire package costs only about Rs. 7,290.

All of the above tour packages require pre-booking. One can book the tickets from their native town, but they will have to board the train from the origin station that is Chennai. Carrying government recognised ID card along with the original ticket is a compulsion. For more details, head to the IRCTC website. 

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