New Delhi: IRCTC announces two new trains for tourists showcasing the culture of Gujarat and Rajasthan. These trains will allow passengers to visit historical sites in both states and gain a closer understanding of their heritage. This initiative is aimed at promoting tourism.

Why IRCTC announces two new tourist trains?

New Delhi: To promote heritage, pilgrimage, and cultural tourism, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) operates the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train. In this regard, two special tourist trains, “Garvi Gujarat” and “Padhaaro Rajasthan,” have been announced in January.

The Garvi Gujarat tourist train will depart from Safdarjung on January 13th. During the 10-day journey, passengers will be able to visit Vadodara, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Statue of Unity (Kevadia), Somnath, Diu, Dwarka, Ahmedabad, the Sun Temple at Modhera, Rani ki Vav in Patan, and Vadnagar.

The “Padhaaro Rajasthan” tourist train will depart from Safdarjung Railway Station on January 24. Passengers will travel to Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur, where they will experience Rajasthan’s royal culture, vibrant traditions, palaces, and other tourist sites.

Both fully air-conditioned tourist trains feature restaurants, a modern kitchen, sensor-based toilets in coaches, foot massagers, CCTV cameras, and security guards for security.

Cost(IRCTC announces two new tourist trains)

The Garvi Gujarat tourist train will cost ₹95,805 per person for 1 AC, ₹88,230 for 2 AC, and ₹69,085 for 3 AC. The Padharo Rajasthan train will cost Rs 67,900 per person for 1AC, Rs 59,180 for 2AC and Rs 52,480 for 3AC.

This fee includes train fare, accommodation in 3-star hotels, vegetarian meals, travel to tourist destinations in AC vehicles, travel insurance and the services of a tour manager.

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