'Bharat Gaurav' trains carried over 96,000 tourists in 2023
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What is Bharat Gaurav train?
Under the name "Bharat Gaurav" Tourist Trains, Indian Railways pioneered the idea of running tourist trains on circuits centred around themes.
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Over 96,000 passengers in 2023
During 2023, a total of 172 trips of Bharat Gaurav Trains carrying 96,491 tourists have been operated covering various tourist destinations across the nation.
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Major tourist circuits covered
Shri Ram-Janaki Yatra: Ayodhya to Janakpur; Shri Jagannath Yatra; “Garvi Gujarat” tour; Ambedkar Circuit; North East tour.
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Services provided by Bharat Gaurav trains
Excursions by buses, stay at hotels, tour guides, meals, travel insurance etc are provided along with comfortable train journeys and allied onboard services.
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Promotion of domestic tourism
Ministry of Railways is promoting domestic tourism through the provision of rail-based tourism with better quality coaches under Bharat Gaurav Train scheme.