New Delhi(thestates.news)| Indian Railways to launch Ayodhya to Janakpur ‘Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train from 17 February 2023. In a statement , the Ministry said, the tourist train on a very special tour “Shri Ram-Janaki Yatra: Ayodhya to Janakpur” covering two most significant pilgrimage sites Ayodhya and Janakpur from the neighboring countries India and Nepal. “The train will start from Delhi and this initiative will strengthen the bilateral relations and also promote the cultural relations between the two countries” it said.
The tourist train will include the visit of Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Kashi and Prayagraj as added attractions in the tour.
There will be two night stay in the hotels, one each at Janakpur and Varanasi respectively, while the visit of Ayodhya, Sitamarhi and Prayagraj will be covered in the day halt at the destination. The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of astounding features including two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor based washroom functions, foot massager. The fully air-conditioned train provides two types of accommodation viz. 1st AC and 2nd AC.
The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach and is also equipped with an infotainment system in the entire train. Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch is in line with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism.
As per the Ministry the price range starting from Rs. 39,775/- per person, train will be a seven days all inclusive tour package and the price will cover train journey in respective class, night stay at AC hotels, all meals (VEG ONLY), all transfer & sight-seeing in buses, Travel Insurance and services of guide will be included. Users can avail the EMI payment option for making payment in 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 or 24 month EMIs. “These EMI payment options can be made through Debit/Credit Cards. COVID-19 final Vaccination is mandatory for all guests of the age of 18 years and above” it said. (UNI)
