‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’ to arrive in Janakpur on Thursday

JANAKPUR: The 'Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' carrying Indian tourists on board will arrive in Janakpurdham on June 23. The train started its maiden journey on June 21. The train that flagged off the Indian capital New Delhi on Tuesday evening will arrive in Janakpurdham tomorrow, informed general manager of Nepal Railway Company, Niranjan Kumar Jha. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is running its first Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train under the aegis of the Ministry of Railways’ new policy. The train that is to be operated along the Ramayana Circuit will connect popular religious destinations of India, including Ayodhya, Nandigram, Sitamadhi, Banaras, Prayagraj, Chitrakut, Panchawati, Nasik, Hampi, Rameshwaram and Bhadrachalam of India along with religious zone in Janakpur of Nepal, Jha shared. In coordination with Indian Embassy, around 500 Indian tourists are travelling to Janakpurdham on the train and are set to visit several religious destinations in Janakpurdham. According to the Indian Embassy, each compartment of the train reflects glimpses of Indian art, culture, traditions and heritages including monuments, dance, food items, attire, festivals, flora and fauna, yoga and folk arts. The train, with 10 third AC class coaches, can accommodate a total of around 600 tourists and is fitted with a well-equipped pantry car for rustling up freshly made vegetarian meals for the tourists. An infotainment system, CCTV camera, and security guard services are also available onboard. Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is the Union government’s initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism. (With inputs from RSS) READ ALSO:

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