Uttarakhand
Indian Railway & Uttarakhand Tourism Launches Manaskhand Express
- 30 Mar 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, along with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), has introduced a new tourist train called the "Manaskhand Express" to promote the hidden gems of the Kumaon Region in Uttarakhand.
Key Points
- The "MANASKHAND EXPRESS - BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN" is a special 10 Nights/11 Days tour.
- This unique journey is designed to showcase the divine beauty and cultural richness of Uttarakhand's Devbhoomi, known for its spiritual significance and heritage sites.
- Departing on 22 April 2024, the tour offers a comprehensive exploration of various destinations across Uttarakhand.
- The train's boarding and deboarding stations include Pune, Lonavala, Panvel, Kalyan, Nashik, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarasi, and Rani Kamlapati, ensuring accessibility for travelers from different regions.
- Some of the highlights of the tour include visits to Champawat/Lohaghat to explore Baleshwar, Tea Gardens, and Mayawati Ashram, paying homage at Nanda Devi & Kainchi Dham - Baba Neem Karoli Temple, and seeking blessings at Nanakmatta Gurudwara – Khatima & Naina Devi - Nainital.
- Additionally, participants will have the chance to discover the spiritual aura of Jageshwar Dham & Golu Devta – Chitai and visit Haat Kalika Temple & Patal Bhuvneshwar.
