Indian Railways, in a collaborative initiative with the IRCTC, will operate a Bharat Gaurav train tour to five north eastern states—Assam, Arunanchal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura and Meghalaya.
The Deluxe AC Tourist train will commence its journey from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on November 16.
The tour will cover Guwahati, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Kaziranga in Assam, Unakoti, Agartala and Udaipur in Tripura, Dimapur and Kohima in Nagaland and Shillong and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya over the 15 days tour, the railways said in a statement.
Around 5800 kms will be covered in the course of the entire train tour.
Train features
The fully air-conditioned train provides three types of accommodation—AC I, AC II and AC III.
The train has a host of modern features including two dining cars/restaurants, a contemporary kitchen (flameless), shower cubicles in AC I and AC II coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager and a mini library.
The train also has enhanced security features like CCTV cameras, electronic safes and dedicated security guards appointed for each coach.
Major places to visit
Guwahati - Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple and a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River
Sivasagar (old capital of the Ahom Kingdom) - Shiva temple Sivadol, Talatal Ghar and Rang Ghar
Tea gardens at Jorhat
Jungle safari at Kaziranga National Park
Unakoti Jampui Hills
Agartala -Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal and the Tripura Sundari Mandir at Udaipur
Local sightseeing in Kohima
Umium Lake in Meghalaya
Cherrapunji in East Khasi Hills
Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Nawkhalikai falls and Mawsmai caves
Booking is available online on https://www.irctctourism.com/bharatgaurav on a first come first serve basis.
