IRCTC offers Onam tour from Mangaluru to Gujarat, Delhi and Rajasthan, separate package for Kashmir
IRCTC has announced a special 'Golden Triangle' tour package for the Onam vacation, departing from Mangaluru. The package covers major tourist destinations in Gujarat, Delhi, and Rajasthan with various travel classes available.
Why it matters
It highlights the expansion of domestic tourism infrastructure and the role of state-run entities in facilitating affordable travel for the public.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) will operate an Onam Vacation Special Tour Golden Triangle With Ahmedabad - Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train. The train is scheduled to depart via Manguluru on August 22, and return by September 2.
On July 14, IRCTC Joint General Manager, Ernakulam, P. Sam Joseph told reporters in Mangaluru that the tour covers Ahmedabad (Sabarmati Ashram, Rani ki Vav, Adluj Stepwell), Ekta Nagar (Statue of Unity), Delhi (Red Fort, Rajghat, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar), Agra (Taj Mahal), and Jaipur (Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar).
Tourists can choose between four categories of travel and accommodation.
Passengers booking in the economy class can expect to travel in non-AC sleeper coaches, non-AC accommodation twin/triple sharing basis in budget hotels, freshen up in non-AC budget hotels, and non-AC vehicles for sightseeing. The cost is ₹21,190.
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