This January’s Dharmayatra takes us to the northern cities of Allahabad, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Shravasthi and Lukhnow where we will be visiting 48 Jin Kalyanak Tirths with Param Pujya Bhaishree.
Dates and Travel info
START: 31st December (by train), 1st Jan (flight)
Train: Ahmedabad to Allahabad will be organised by the Jatra team departing 31st Dec 2018 at 9:30pm and reaching Allahabad on 1st Jan at 10pm. Bhaishree will be travelling on this train.
Flight: Mumbai/Ahmedabad to Varanasi will be organised by the Jatra team departing 1st Jan 2019. Once landed in Varanasi there will be a 3 hour journey to Allahabad that same day.
END: 8th January 2019
Flight: The Dharmayatra completes in Lucknow on 8th evening, after which there will be the return flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad
Train: Train will leave from Lukhnow back to Mumbai on 8th and reaching on 9th at 8:30pm. Param Pujya Bhaishree will be on this train. Lucknow to Ahmedabad, train will depart on 8th at 9pm and reach on 9th at 11pm.
Travel will be in AC Buses
We will be staying: 1 night in Allahabad, 4 nights in Varanasi, 1 night in Ayodhya and 1 night in Shravasti. Total 7 nights.
We will be visiting 48 Kalyanak bhumis during the Jatra including Bhelpur (Parshwanath Bhagwan 4 kalyanaks), Bhadani (Suparshwanath Bhagwan 4 kalyanaks), Chandrapuri (Chandraprabhu Bhagwan’s 4 kalyanaks), Sinhapuri (Shreyansnath Bhagwan’s 4 kalyanaks), Ayodhya (19 tirthankar bhagwans kalyanaks).
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Cost:
The cost is per person and is tour cost + cost of travel from Mumbai/Ahmedabad:
The amount may change depending on the air fare. If there is a difference in cost then you will be informed of this. Seats are allocated on a first come first served bases.
Train travel is for AC sleeper berth.
Full payment required on registration
Refund Policy:
50% refund if cancellation before 31st Oct 2018 (in Indian Rs.)
After 1st November no refunds will be made on cancellation. The amount will be used for good causes during the Dharmayatra.
Payments: (please ensure you have completed the online registration before you give your payment):
INDIA:
Mumbai & India other centres: Mitesh Boradia & Dr Jitubhai Nagda
Ahmedabad: Jayeshbhai J Shah
Rajkot: Sachinbhai Bavishi
Sayla: Vinaybhai (Ashram Manager)
USA: Dr Maheshbhai Shah
MIDDLE EAST: Birenbhai Jasani
KENYA: Nemchandbhai Shah
UK: Jaysukhbhai Mehta. Please make your payment via bank transfer to:
Barclays Bank: Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK
Account Number: 03240223, Sort Code 20 - 29 - 37
Reference: JJ19 Name(s) (e.g. JJ19JaysukhIla)
Cost in £:
Food and Travel
We will be travelling in comfortable AC Buses.
Food will be Jain Vegetarian. We will endeavour to cater for vegans. Please let us know if you have any allergies. Unfortunately it will be difficult for us to cater for specific diets. Please contact the organisers if you have further questions.
Luggage will be restricted to 15kgs check in (28 inch height) and 5kgs hand luggage. This is as per flight rules.
Accommodation will be in rooms with triple occupancy. In Ayodhya there will be 4 people to a room in a Dharamshala.
Please ensure you carry your Aadhar Card or Passport at all times.
Contact Details
Mitesh k Boradia +919820127280, miteshboradia@hotmail.com
Dr Jitubhai Nagda +919821143567. drjitunagda@gmail.com
Health Considerations
Please note that it will be cold during the Jatra. Woollen clothing and adequate shoes will be required.
Please carry your own personal medication. It is your responsibility to ensure your health and fitness is adequate to undertake the Jatra. Travel insurance is advised especially for those travelling from overseas.
There will not be climbing or medically challenging activities during the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to carry my Aadhar card or passport with me
Yes at all times.
Who can attend the Dharmayatra
Raj Saubhag Ashram Mumukshus only.