Under the name Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains, Indian Railways pioneered the idea of operating tourist trains on theme-based circuits. These trains operate a variety of routes that are offered as vacation packages, including luxurious train travel and ancillary onboard services in addition to off-board services. In addition to other themed trains, Indian Railways is introducing another themed train to Kashmir! Here are the details for this new Bharat Gaurav train from Hyderabad to Kashmir and the experiences to expect.
Travel From Hyderabad To Kashmir In South Star Rail
The holiday special train service to the Kashmir Valley has been launched by South Star Rail, India’s first private sector service provider in Indian Railways’ Bharat Gaurav service. This gives travellers the chance to explore the beautiful and serene valleys of Kashmir while escaping the harsh heat of Hyderabad.
The train is said to depart on May 11 2023, and bookings are currently being taken for the 12-day and all-inclusive summer vacation package travel. The train departs from Coimbatore and passes through Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Yelahanka (Bengaluru), and Warangal (Telangana), where travellers can board.
Itinerary And Amenities Of The Bharat Gaurav Train
The plan calls for stops at the top sights in Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Amritsar, and Agra for 12 days. In addition to these destinations, passengers will get to visit Uddhampur as well as popular attractions in Srinagar such as the Mughal Garden, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Dal Lake, and a shikhara boat ride. They will also have the chance to see the Indo-Pak Wagah border’s gate-closing ritual, the Taj Mahal in Agra and the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar.
The train is fully air-conditioned and has several amenities, such as public address systems for route and destination announcements, tour managers for each coach, CCTV cameras, entertainment and music options and a doctor on board for medical situations.
As for food, the package includes all kinds of cuisines, especially South India. Passengers will also be able to keep their luggage inside the vehicle while travelling to their destinations since security guards will be appointed to each coach to assure the protection of the goods.
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So, when are you boarding this new train?
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