Tatkal Ticket Booking in Indian Railways

Tips for Reservation, Booking Online e-Tatkal ticket by IRCTC web site

It is always better you plan your journey over Indian Railways well in advance. You can book your tickets 3 months in advance. But for persons who have not planned their journey and those who need to travel in short notice during an emergency, Indian Railways comes to the rescue of such passengers through the TATKAL Ticket Booking scheme for reserved compartments. The tatkal tickets can also be booked on the internet.
In each train, there is a ‘Tatkal’ quota in 2A, 3A, AC Chair Car and Sleeper Classes.

Premium (amount paid in excess on train ticket) on tatkal scheme

Class	Class Non-Peak season (15th July -15th Sep)	Peak season (16th Sept -14th July)
2 AC	200	300
3AC	200	300
AC Chair Car	75	150
SL	75	150
AC 3T GR	200	300
AC CC GR	75	150

Tatkal tickets can be booked on all classes except 1AC and executive

Ladies and general quota cannot be opted in tatkal tickets

No proof of identity is required during the time of booking and during the journey  

No concession is allowed in tatkal booking

Tatkal ticket has to be booked from the train originating point to the destination point, with boarding at any intermediate station. However zonal railways have been given the power to impose/ relax these restrictions depending on the accommodation available in the train.

The delivery time for ‘Tatkal’ tickets remains the same like normal tickets, so it is recommended to book tickets considering the delivery time.

Change of name is not allowed on the bookings made under this scheme.

Reservation under this scheme would be offered till the time of charts preparation

National Youth Festival NYF2011 Udaipur
Celebrated on the birthdayof Swami Vivekananda on
Jan.12th,National Youth Festival is organised every year
by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. January 12th

in India is celebrated as National Youth Day and the week,                                           
 commencing from that day, as the National Youth Week.                                                              
As part of the celebration, holding of National Youth Festival
 began in 1995 as a major activity under the programme of
 National Integration Camp (NIC). The Festival strives to
 propagate the concept of national integration, communal
harmony, brotherhood, courage and adventure amongst the youth.

NYF 2011 is the 16th of its league, while the last one being held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The event is jointly organised and coordinated by the Government of India (GoI) and Government of Rajasthan (GoR) along with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS).
NYF 2011 is the 16th of its league, while the last one being held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The event is jointly organised and coordinated by the Government of India (GoI) and Government of Rajasthan (GoR) along with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS).

The magnificent city of Rajasthan – Udaipur will play host to the expected 5000 participants and all 35 states and UTs. Apart from the young enthusiasts and many government officials, the City of Lakes, for the first time in any NYF, will be graced by the presence of foreign delegations from ASEAN and SAARC. The event, with the theme 'Sabse Pehle Bharat', comprises competitive cultural events including folk & classical dances, one act plays, etc. and numerous non-competitive events.

Event schedule

The opening ceremony on 12th January, 2011 is all set to dazzle the City of Lakes in a spectacular cultural extravaganza

January 13th, 2011; Thursday
Classical Dances (Bharat Natyam)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Classical Instrumental Solo (Mridangam)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College Carnatic Vocal Solo
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal One Act Play
10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle Folk Dances
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall Classical Dances (Bharat Natyam)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Hindustani Vocal Solo
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal Classical Instrumental Solo (Flute)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College

January 14th, 2011; Saturday
Classical Dances (Kuchipudi)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Classical Instrumental Solo (Veena)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College Harmonium (Light)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal One Act Play
10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle Folk Dances
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall Classical Dances (Manipuri)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Elocution
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal Classical Instrumental Solo (Sitar)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College

January 15th, 2011; Saturday
Classical Dances (Kathak)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Classical Instrumental Solo (Tabla)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College One Act Play
10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle Folk Dances
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall Folk Song
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meera Kala Mandir, Meera Kanya Vidyalaya Classical Instrumental Solo (Guitar)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College

January 16th, 2011; Sunday
An impressive ceremony to conclude NYF 2011.

WINTER FESTIVAL - Mount Abu
29-31 December 2010

The festival celebrates the warmth and cheerfulness of the people of this quaint hill station, who welcome the tourist from the depth of their hearts. This three-day colourful festival is organised by the Rajasthan Tourism and Municipal Board of Mt. Abu.

The hospitality of the people, their colourful culture and exotic location make this festival a never-to-be-forgotten experience. The festival begins with a ceremonial procession, which starts from the RTDC Hotel Shikhar. The procession gathers at the Nakki Lake Chowk followed by folk performances of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana's folk artistes.

Rajasthan Tourism Festival Calendar 2010-2011

Event :Up coming festival in Rajasthan

KUMBHALGARH, CLASSICAL DANCE FESTIVAL
21-23 December 2010



Rajasthan tourism is an effort to promote Kumbhalgarh as a destination through arts started the Kumbhalgarh Classical Dance Festival. In line with the Maharana Kumbah’s dedication to promoting the arts, the festival brings together many of India’s finest performing artists with Classical Dance Recitals set against the backdrop of the glowing citadel.

The festival is divided into daytime and an evening segment. Daytime highlights include folk performances by the folk artists of Rajasthan and also various attractive competitions for the tourists. The tone of festival during the evening is more serious but the scintillating, bedazzling explosion of sound, light, colour and dance create a spectacle unseen at Kumbhalgarh since the heyday of Maharana Kumbha, a lover of the arts. 

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