IRCTC Launches TIGER EXPRESS - First Wildlife Tourism Train

The first question you might ask seeing the name is 'Why Tiger Express'? Well, it is launched to spread awareness among people regarding tiger conservation. It takes you through Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks, in Madhya Pradesh, and both the wildlife reserves are known for their tigers.

Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu flagged off Tiger Trail Circuit Train from Delhi's Safdarjung Station, on June 5th - World Environment Day. He took personal interest in conceptualising this train to highlight the significance of environment in our lives.

The train has five days and six nights itinerary and it will start from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station and travel via Katani, Jabalpur, Bandhavgadh, and Kanha. It is a semi-luxury train and it will take the guests onboard to the world famous Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks in Madhya Pradesh. The tourists will also get to enjoy Dhuadhar Waterfall in Dedhaghat near Jabalpur. He announced that Indian Railways  will launch more tourist circuit trains like elephant circuit, desert circuit.

The package also includes AC rooms in three star resorts, sightseeing and road transportation by AC vehicles, buffet meals, game safaris, inter-city transfers and travel insurance. This is also the first semi-luxury train on a tourist circuit having a dining car. The objective behind it is to facilitate frequent interactions among travellers during the travel.

For travelling in 1AC, tariff has been fixed at Rs. 49,500 for single occupancy, Rs. 45,500 for double occupancy, Rs. 44,900 for triple occupancy and Rs. 39,500 for child with bed (5-11 years).

The fares for those travelling in AC 2-tier is Rs. 43,500 for single occupancy, Rs. 39,000 for double occupancy, Rs. 38,500 for triple occupancy and Rs. 33,500 for child with bed (5-11 years).

However, these rates are valid for Indian citizens only. An additional surcharge of Rs. 4,000 per person will be charged from foreigners.

 

The Itinerary for the travel is as follows..

 

Day 1 - Sunday Departure from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 15:00 hours. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 - Monday Arrival at Katni by 5:40 hours. Breakfast on board, proceed for Bandhavgarh for hotel check in and lunch. Later proceed for evening safari (Khitauli Zone). Dinner and overnight at Bandhavgarh Hotel.

Day 3 - Tuesday Departure from Bandhavgarh and proceed for Kanha. Check in and lunch at Hotel. Later proceed for evening safari (Mukki Zone). Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 - Wednesday Morning Safari (Mukki Zone) in Kanha with late morning breakfast. Lunch at hotel. Evening time for leisure, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 5 - Thursday after breakfast proceed for Jabalpur. Lunch at hotel in Jabalpur. Proceed for Dhuadhar Waterfall in Bedhaghat. High tea in the evening before proceeding to train station. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6 - Friday arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Station at 15:50 hours. Breakfast and lunch on board.

 

This train is one of the most innovative tourism product ever launched by Indian Railways. The train's itinerary has been planned in such a way that tourists get to see three tiger safaris and have ample time to see the majestic wild cats in their natural environment and also get to see other wildlife.

Hope you all pack your bags soon and have a happy journey on board!! :)

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