Karva chauth special: IRCTC to launch deluxe train for Rajasthan, Agra tour
This brand new train will have four first AC coaches with 96 seats, two second AC coaches with 60 seats, among others
• The special trains will be launched on 14 October, and will depart from the Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi
• The deluxe tourist train — Majestic Rajasthan —will cover destinations such as Agra, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer during the karva chauth festival that falls on 17 October
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp Ltd (IRCTC) is set to offer special trains beginning 14 October. The deluxe tourist train — Majestic Rajasthan —will cover popular destinations such as Agra, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer during the karva chauth festival that falls on 17 October.
The special train will depart from the Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi.
“It could be a gift to one’s better half for an experience of a lifetime onboard IRCTC’s Majestic Tourist Train which takes to the popular tourist attractions in Rajasthan along with Taj Mahal in Agra.” the state-owned company said in a statement, adding, the first departure of this train is during 14-19 October.
Popular historical places in Rajasthan such as Jaisalmer fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Amber Fort, City Palace, among others, can be explored by tourists.
“The couples can celebrate karva chauth on sand dunes in Jaisalmer followed by a cultural show on 17th October 2019,” the IRCTC said.
The IRCTC, which is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, plans to offer package for couples, including journey by exclusive air-conditioned (AC) train as per the itinerary, day-use rooms in Jaipur in 3-4 star hotels, road transport by AC deluxe coaches, monument visits, jeep ride at Amber Fort and camel cart ride at Sam sand dunes, among others.
This brand new train will have four first AC coaches with 96 seats, two second AC coaches with 60 seats, two exclusive dining cars with a capacity of 64 guests in each, and a pantry car.
“The train is covered with unique Vinyl Wrap promoting Incredible India and also equipped with personal digital lockers, cubicles shower, foot massagers, separate sitting area with single seated sofas, CCTV Camera surveillance for better security, very early smoke detection alarm system for better safety and state of art kitchen car equipped with latest equipment serving international delicacies,” the IRCTC said.
While there will be no concessional tickets in the train, children below five years of age have been exempted from fare. For children between the ages 5 and 12 years, 50% of the fare will be charged and will be provided with seats.
