IRCTC has now launched ‘Vandarshan’, an all-in-one wildlife safari tour package in partnership with the Maharashtra Forest Department. It is a special travel package made for all those wildlife lovers who want to visit famous tiger reserves without the stress of planning. Here’s everything you need to know.
IRCTC Vandarshan Offers 5 Wildlife Safari Packages
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has now launched five wildlife safari packages, perfect for people who want to explore Maharashtra’s best tiger reserves hassle-free. According to NDTV, these Vandarshan tour packages are set to begin on November 19, and each package is planned for five days and four nights. The package includes train journeys, hotel stays, local transport, safari arrangements and meals.
The five IRCTC wildlife safari packages are:
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Umred-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Bor Tiger Reserve
- Pench Tiger Reserve and Umred-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
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Tour Package Includes Safari Permits
According to NDTV, the IRCTC wildlife safari tour, or Vandarshan, will operate on the Vidarbha Express in both directions. Train number 12105 will depart from Mumbai every Thursday. Train number 12106 will leave Gondia every Sunday for the return journey. The boarding and return stations depend on the tour package you select.
The wildlife tour includes safari permits, and yes, the seats are limited. So, it is advisable to book early. Each tour package has six berths in 3AC and six berths in 2AC coaches. The tour package starts at ₹29,500, and you can check all the details and inclusions on the official IRCTC website.
This is a perfect opportunity for all the wildlife lovers and photographers! They get to explore Maharashtra’s famous tiger reserves without the stress of planning everything!
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So, are you planning to book it?
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FAQs
Which is the best tiger reserve in Maharashtra?
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of Maharashtra’s best and most popular tiger reserves.
Which animals can you see in Tadoba Tiger Reserve?
You may spot tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaurs and several species of deer in Tadoba Tiger Reserve.
Where is Pench National Park?
Pench National Park is located along the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
