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Title - Astha Circuit Tourist Train - A train dedicated to pilgrimage
Posted by : RailEnquiry Admin on Feb 20, 2017 - 15:14:53 PM

Astha Tourist Pilgrimage Train of Indian Railway, commenced its journey from Kamkhya station. This train was announced in last year’s budget that will connect important pilgrimages to each other directly by train.

It is said Astha Tourist Pilgrimage train is the first of its kind in the entire country. This train will travel through Gangasagar, Sri Swamy Narayan Temple, Kalighat, Birla Temple, Sri Jagannath Temple, Konark Temple and Lingaraj Temple.

Tour duration and other details –

  • Duration – 6 night and 7 days
  • Cost per day – 850 INR per day (exclusive of taxes)
  • Entire trip cost per person – 6161 INR (all inclusive)
  • Facilities – Sleeper class accommodation, on site local transport, breakfast, lunch and dinner

Train details –

  • Train name - Astha Circuit Tourist Train
  • Train number – 00561