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JAIPUR: With the summer vacations round the corner, and families planning annual trips, trains to and fro from Jaipur will be running packed over the next few weeks.

Those are looking for last-minute reservations will be left disappointed with the long waiting list for majority of trains to important destinations.

"Trains from Jaipur to destinations such as Chennai, Mumbai, and Chandigarh are running to full capacity," an official who looks after the bookings at the Jaipur division of North Western Railway said.

Trains like Puja Express, Ashram Express, Jodhpur-Howarh and Jaipur-Mumbai superfast are running packed till the second week of May, an official said.

Ahead of the summer rush, the North Western Railways have introduced at least two dozens specials starting from various divisions.

Travel operators too, are enjoying brisk business with most people opting to escape the heat and head to hill stations like Manali, Kullu and Mcleodganj.

"We are offering packages which include travelling in air-conditioned vehicle, 2 night stay in 3-star hotels along with breakfast," said Trilok Singh, a Delhi-based tour operator who also takes bookings from Jaipur.