New Delhi: In an aim to provide a boost to the tourism sector, after it got adversely affected by COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has decided to run a Deluxe AC Tourist train for "Jyotirlinga & Statue of Unity tour.
The tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung on February 27, 2021, and will cover two prominent Jyotirling temples, including Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) and Omkareshwar, along with the tallest statue in the world--Statue of Unity near Kevadia in Gujarat.
Tourists can board this train at Delhi's Safdarjung, Mathura, Agra and Gwalior railway stations.
The cost of the tour package is starting from Rs. 24,450 per person. IRCTC has also informed that Government/PSU employees can avail LTC facility on this tour as per eligibility based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance.
The package cost is inclusive of train journey in respective classes, all onboard and off-board meals, hotel stay at destinations, which will be mentioned in the itinerary, guided excursions with both English as well as Hindi speaking tour escorts in air-conditioned buses and travel insurance for the passengers.
"This afresh Deluxe Tourist Train has a host of astounding features including two fine dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions and foot massager. The fully air-conditioned train provides two types of accommodation viz. First AC and 2nd AC. The train has enhanced security features in the form of CCTV cameras. For enhanced security, IRCTC has also deployed private Security Guards on the train," IRCTC said in its official statement.
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