Pilgrim special trains to visit south, north India
The Hindu
Service starts from April 24
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation of the Indian Railways has announced the launch of “Pilgrim Special Tourist Trains” originating from Renigunta and Secunderabad, respectively, for ‘Uttara Bharat Yatra’ and ‘Dakshin Bharat Yatra’ later this month. The main objective is to enable people visit pilgrim destinations through affordable tourist trains. Uttara Bharat Yatra starts on April 24 morning from Renigunta and the journey is for 10 nights and 11 days with return on May 4 with boarding and de-boarding in Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Guntur, Nalgonda, Secunderabad, Kazipet and Ramagundam. Places covered are Agra, Mathura, Vaishno Devi, Amritsar, Haridwar and Delhi. There will be five sleeper coaches, five AC three tier coaches and a pantry car. Fares are ₹10,400 per person for sleeper coach and ₹17,330 per person for AC three tier.More Related News