The Uttarakhand Tourism Department and IRCTC have signed an MoU to launch a special tourist train called 'Manaskhand Express' starting April 2024. The train, with a capacity of 500 passengers, will depart from Kolkata and travel to various religious and tourist sites in Uttarakhand. The route will include destinations like पूर्णागिरी,...
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हाट कालिका, पाताल भुवनेश्वर, मायावती आश्रम, बालेश्वर, जागेश्वर, गोलू देवता-चितई, नंदा देवी, कसार देवी, कटारमल अल्मोड़ा, नानकमत्ता गुरुद्वारा खटीमा, and नैना देवी नैनीताल. The train will be equipped with second AC coaches, catering services, and will offer a unique experience with Uttarakhand cuisine and cultural displays. Plans are underway to launch similar tourist trains from Tamil Nadu and Odisha to promote religious tourism in the state.