SCT CL — Industrial Visit Trip Details

Dates: 21 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Route: Trivandrum → Ahmedabad → Jaisalmer → Bathinda → Amritsar → Jammu → Srinagar → Jammu → Delhi → Trivandrum
Tour operator: ExploreWorld.com

Train dates, routes, train names and train numbers follow the finalized SCT CL train-details sheet. The timings and itinerary below are taken from the current dated tour itinerary.

1. Finalized train schedule

No.	Journey date	From	To	Train	Train no.	Booking date shown
1	21 Dec 2026	Trivandrum	Ahmedabad	Veraval Express	16334	22 Oct 2026
2	23 Dec 2026	Sabarmati (SBIB)	Jaisalmer	SBIB JSM Express	20492	24 Oct 2026
3	25 Dec 2026	Lalgarh	Bathinda	JU BTI Express	14721	26 Oct 2026
4	27 Dec 2026	Jammu Tawi	Srinagar	Vande Bharat Express	26401	28 Oct 2026
5	30 Dec 2026	Srinagar	Jammu Tawi	Vande Bharat Express	26402	31 Oct 2026
6	30 Dec 2026	Jammu Tawi	New Delhi	Uttar Sampark Kranti Express	12446	31 Oct 2026
7	1 Jan 2027	Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)	Trivandrum	NZM TVC Express	12644	2 Nov 2026

Train timings listed in the itinerary

Train	Departure	Arrival
Veraval Express (16334)	Trivandrum, 21 Dec at 3:45 PM	Ahmedabad, 23 Dec at 6:40 AM
SBIB JSM Express (20492)	Sabarmati, 23 Dec at 10:00 PM	Jaisalmer, 24 Dec at 12:30 PM
JU BTI Express (14721)	Lalgarh, 25 Dec at 9:37 PM	Bathinda, 26 Dec at 4:35 AM
Vande Bharat Express (26401)	Jammu Tawi, 27 Dec at 6:20 AM	Srinagar, 27 Dec at 11:05 AM
Vande Bharat Express (26402)	Srinagar, 30 Dec at 2:00 PM	Jammu Tawi, 30 Dec at 6:50 PM
Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12446)	Jammu Tawi, 30 Dec at 9:45 PM	New Delhi, 31 Dec at 7:00 AM
NZM TVC Express (12644)	Hazrat Nizamuddin, 1 Jan at 5:10 AM	Trivandrum, 3 Jan at 7:00 AM

The itinerary states that Vande Bharat trains 26401 and 26402 do not run on Tuesdays.

2. Day-by-day itinerary

Monday, 21 December — Trivandrum → Ahmedabad

Depart Trivandrum railway station at 3:45 PM on Veraval Express (16334).

Tuesday, 22 December — Train journey

Day and night journey by train.

Wednesday, 23 December — Ahmedabad

Arrive at Ahmedabad Junction at 6:40 AM.
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel/room for freshening up.
Breakfast.
Industrial/institute visit.
Visit Adalaj Stepwell, Sabarmati Ashram, and Sabarmati Riverfront.
Drop at the railway station at 9:00 PM.
Depart from Sabarmati BG at 10:00 PM on SBIB JSM Express (20492).
Meal listed: breakfast.

Thursday, 24 December — Jaisalmer

Arrive at Jaisalmer railway station at 12:30 PM.
Pickup and sightseeing; visit Jaisalmer Fort.
After lunch, travel about one hour to the desert camp and check in.
Camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes.
Cultural programmes, including folk dance, music and singing.
Overnight stay at the desert camp. The itinerary describes attached toilets and running water.
Meal listed: dinner.

Friday, 25 December — Jaisalmer → Lalgarh → Bathinda

Early-morning jeep safari to see the sunrise.
Breakfast and check out from camp.
Visit Kuldhara Village.
Depart for Lalgarh Junction at around 1:00 PM; the itinerary estimates a 6–7 hour road journey.
Transfer to Lalgarh railway station.
Depart for Bathinda at 9:37 PM on JU BTI Express (14721).
Meal listed: breakfast.

Saturday, 26 December — Bathinda → Amritsar → Jammu

Arrive at Bathinda Junction at 4:35 AM.
Transfer by road to Amritsar; the journey is estimated at around 4 hours.
Freshen up and have breakfast.
Visit Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple, and Wagah Border.
Depart for Jammu by bus at 5:00 PM; estimated arrival is 11:00 PM.
Hotel stop in Jammu for freshening up; morning checkout is planned before the train to Srinagar.
Meal listed: breakfast.

Sunday, 27 December — Jammu → Srinagar

Check out and transfer to Jammu Tawi railway station.
Depart at 6:20 AM on Vande Bharat Express (26401).
Arrive at Srinagar railway station at 11:05 AM.
Transfer to the hotel for freshening up.
Visit Shalimar Gardens, if time allows.
Take a 1–2 hour shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Local-street shopping.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Monday, 28 December — Gulmarg

After breakfast, travel to Gulmarg; the journey is estimated at around 2 hours.
Visit the golf course/area and take the Gondola Phase 1 ride.
Gondola Phase 1 tickets are listed as included, subject to availability; the itinerary says the amount will be refunded if tickets are unavailable.
Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Meal listed: breakfast.

Tuesday, 29 December — Pahalgam

After breakfast, depart for Pahalgam at 7:30 AM; the journey is estimated at around 3 hours.
Possible visits include Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, and Aru Valley.
The itinerary notes that Chandanwari may close if there is snowfall.
Return to Srinagar in the evening; the return journey is estimated at around 3 hours.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Meal listed: breakfast.

Wednesday, 30 December — Srinagar → Jammu → Delhi

Breakfast, check out and sightseeing from around 9:00 AM.
Visit Hazratbal Mosque.
Transfer to Srinagar railway station at 1:00 PM.
Depart Srinagar at 2:00 PM on Vande Bharat Express (26402).
Arrive at Jammu Tawi at 6:50 PM.
Depart Jammu Tawi for New Delhi at 9:45 PM on Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12446).
Meal listed: breakfast.

Thursday, 31 December — Delhi

Arrive at New Delhi railway station at 7:00 AM.
Transfer to the hotel/room for freshening up.
Breakfast.
Industrial visit at Q Spiders.
Shopping at Sarojini Bazaar or Karol Bagh.
The itinerary notes that the bus may drop the group near a metro station because of heavy-vehicle restrictions; the group may need to return by metro or auto.
Overnight stay at a Delhi hotel.
Meal listed: breakfast.

Friday, 1 January — Delhi → Trivandrum

Transfer to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station at 4:00 AM.
Depart at 5:10 AM on NZM TVC Express (12644).

Saturday, 2 January — Train journey

Day and night journey by train.

Sunday, 3 January — Trivandrum

Arrive at Trivandrum railway station at 7:00 AM.
End of trip.

3. Planned accommodation and freshening-up stops

Ahmedabad, 23 Dec: Hotel/room for freshening up after arrival.
Jaisalmer, night of 24 Dec: Desert camp stay.
Jammu, late 26 Dec: Hotel stop for freshening up, with checkout before the morning train on 27 Dec.
Srinagar, nights of 27, 28 and 29 Dec: Hotel stay.
Delhi, night of 31 Dec: Hotel stay before the early-morning transfer on 1 Jan.
Amritsar, 26 Dec: Freshening-up stop before sightseeing.

4. Package inclusions

The updated tour itinerary lists the following inclusions:

Transportation by AC bus in Ahmedabad, Jaisalmer, Amritsar and Delhi; non-AC traveller in Srinagar.
Toll, tax, permits, driver bata and parking.
One night at the Jaisalmer desert camp.
Three nights of non-AC hotel accommodation in Srinagar.
One night of AC hotel accommodation in Delhi.
Freshening-up arrangements at Ahmedabad and Amritsar.
Student accommodation on a quad-sharing basis.
Freshening-up rooms on a six-sharing basis.
Complimentary room for faculty.
Food as specified in the itinerary.
Jeep safari and camel safari at Jaisalmer.
Cultural programmes at Jaisalmer, including a rain dance with DJ.
Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Gondola Phase 1 tickets.
Local vehicle at Pahalgam.
Common entry tickets.
Professional service manager.

5. Package exclusions

The updated tour itinerary lists the following exclusions:

Transportation for leisure days.
Food other than meals specified in the itinerary.
Local jeep at Sonmarg.
Tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, medical expenses and insurance.
Items not specifically listed as included.
Paid activities such as horse riding and paragliding.
Camera/video-camera fees at monuments or other attractions.
Additional costs due to weather or unforeseen situations.
Costs for changes made by travellers.
Any increases in government taxes.

6. Important conditions and cancellation policy

Carry original photo ID: Aadhaar, driving licence or passport. The itinerary says photocopies are not accepted.
Hotel check-in is listed as 2:00 PM and checkout as 12:00 PM.
The tour operator states it is not responsible for belongings that are lost, stolen or damaged.
Transfer times may vary depending on traffic, road conditions and weather.
Delays may occur due to weather conditions.
The itinerary advises people with health conditions such as asthma not to go on the expedition; participation is described as being at their own risk.
Cancellation after tour confirmation: 50% of the tour cost is charged.
Cancellation within 15 days of the tour: 70% of the tour cost is charged.

7. Things to carry listed by the operator

Jacket and thermals.
Cold cream and lip balm in winter; sunscreen in summer.
Small bag and power bank.
Original identity proof (not photocopies).
Emergency medicines.
Shoes and socks for hill stations.