IRCTC launches 20-seat Bali holiday package from Kolkata starting at ₹61,500

IRCTC has introduced a six-day Bali group holiday package departing Kolkata in October 2026. The bundle includes flights, hotels, meals and sightseeing, while visa fees and Indonesia’s tourism tax are extra.

— Source publishedSun, 30 Aug, 2026, 06:30 IST·First seen Sun, 30 Aug, 2026, 06:42 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

IRCTC launched a six-day Bali group holiday package from Kolkata for October 2026, bundling flights, hotels, meals and sightseeing. The plan starts at ₹61,500,

Key facts

  • ₹61,500 starting price
  • 20 seats
  • six days
  • October 2026

Why this matters

IRCTC’s bundled Bali product highlights potential partnership opportunities with airlines, hotels, insurers and destination operators to scale international holiday inventory.

What to watch

  • Seat-fill rate and waitlist formation before the October 2026 departure.
  • Whether IRCTC announces additional Bali dates, larger group sizes or departures from other eastern Indian cities.
  • Changes in airfares from Kolkata to Bali, INR-IDR exchange rates, Indonesian visa rules or tourism-tax levels.
  • Competitor Bali package pricing and inclusions from MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, Yatra, Thomas Cook and regional travel agents.
  • Customer response to exclusions, especially visa fees, tourism tax, optional excursions and single-occupancy supplements.
  • Test follow-on Bali departures around school holidays, year-end travel and honeymoon demand windows.
  • Expand Kolkata-origin international group inventory to Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore-Malaysia and Dubai if the first departure fills quickly.
  • Use rail, PSU and government-affiliated distribution channels to market the package to salaried households and senior travellers.
  • Offer optional add-ons such as visa facilitation, travel insurance, forex, room upgrades and local activities to lift revenue per traveller.
  • Create tiered packages with lower-cost and premium hotel options to reduce dependence on a single ₹61,500 price point.