First Bharat Gaurav train to Chardham to commence on May 8

The first Bharat Gaurav train to Chardham, covering Haridwar, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, will commence on May 8. The bookings for the 16 day-all inclusive Indian Railway special train package tour, are open.

Announcing this here, Vishal Mishra, MD, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd ( A unit of Uttarakhand Govt.), Virender Singh Rana, Public Relations Officer, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd, Ramesh Iyyengar, Regional Manager, Tour Times, said the special tourist train has 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, and sleeper coaches.

It is well-equipped with a variety of amenities, including an entertainment system for information about destinations and routes, CCTV cameras, and a tour manager,



janitors, housekeeping and security personnel for each coach.

The package includes sightseeing, transfers, and hotel accommodation where a night stay is provided and offers South-Indian food throughout the tour both on-board and off-board.

A press release said this is a senior citizen special tour and central and state government employees can avail LTC & LFC facilities. This package comes with a subsidy of 33 per cent from the Ministry of Railways.

The all-inclusive package begins at Rs 70,500 for 3AC, Rs 75,500 for the 2AC and Rs 82,500 for the 1AC. Bookings can be done only via www.tourtimes.in or passengers can call 9160021414/ 9160091414 for details and bookings.