New Delhi: Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged-off the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Reddy said that this is the first tourist train connecting India and Nepal. He said, Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is starting its first Ramayana Yatra for 18 days from today. This will cover the religious destination of Janakpur in Nepal for the first time in addition to other popular destinations such as Ayodhya, Nandigram, Sitamarhui, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Pancvati in Nasik, Hampi, Rameshwaram and Bhadrachalam. Mr Reddy said that his Ministry in association with IRCTC and Ministry of Railways has also proposed Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains for Krishna Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and many other circuits. The Minister said, Bharat Gaurav trains is an attempt to showcase the rich cultural, spiritual and historical heritage of the country to the people of India.
On the occasion, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, today is a historical day and it is a gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to its citizens. He said, the main objective behind Bharat Gaurav train is to showcase the diverse culture and rich heritage of India.
