The Hon`ble Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy along with Hon`ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, flagged off the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, on 21st June at 1700 hours, which for the first time connects India and Nepal on a tourist train.
The unique concept of Bharat Gaurav Trains will be helpful in promoting mass tourism across the country and provide an opportunity for people from all parts of the country to explore the architectural, cultural, and historical marvels of the country.
The coaches of the train have recently undergone refurbishment and the services have been upgraded. The exterior of the trains has been designed as a kaleidoscope of Bharat Gaurav highlighting various facets of India such as monuments, dances, folk art etc.
The first trip of the train operating on the Ramayana Circuit covered the religious destination of JANAKPUR ( in Nepal) in addition to other popular destinations such as Ayodhya, Nandigram, Sitamarhui, Varanasi, etc.