Tiger Express
In terms of Budget Announcement
2016-17, Minister of Railways Mr.
Suresh Prabhakar
Prabhu (on June 05, 2016) flagged
off the inaugural run of the Tiger Trail Circuit Train from Delhi Safdarjung
Station.
The launch of this Tiger Express on World
Environment Day is to highlight the significance of environment in our lives.
The Railway Minister took personal interest in conceptualizing this train. This
tourist train will be operated by Indian Railway PSU namely Indian Railway
Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
The train with 5 days/6 nights itinerary will
start from Delhi Sufdarjung railway station and travel via Katani, Jabalpur,
Bandhavgadh, Kanha. The
semi-luxury train will take the guests onboard to the world famous Bandhavgarh
and Kanha National Parks in Madhya Pradesh. In addition the trip will also take
tourists to Dhuadhar Waterfall in Bedhaghat near Jabalpur.
Speaking on the occasion, the Railway Minister said that Indian
Railways is fully committed to address environmental issues. He pointed out
that, he on assuming charge took the initiative of creating a separate,
dedicated Environment Directorate in the Ministry of Railways. He said that the
Railway Ministry is taking several measures with view to be more environmental
friendly. Referring to the Tiger Express which was launched, he said that tiger is at the apex of the food chain
which has tremendous ecological impact and hence it is befitting to launch a
train focused on this subject. He announced that Indian Railways through
its PSU IRCTC will launch more tourist circuit trains like elephant circuit,
desert circuit etc.
About the Tiger Express:
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The
launch of the ‘Tiger Express’ is in tune with the announcement in this regard
in the Railway Budget 2016-17.
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The
objective of the train is to create awareness about our national animal, the
Tiger.
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The
‘Tiger Express’ is one of the most innovative tourism products ever launched by
Indian Railways.
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The
Indian Tiger has always allured tourists from both India and abroad.
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The semi-luxury
train will take the guests onboard to the world famous Bandhavgarh and Kanha
National Parks in Madhya Pradesh.
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The Kanha National Park is known for the
presence of tigers, Swamp Deer, and the Barasingha. It is also
recognized as the source of inspiration for the famous writer Rudyard Kipling
for his famous novel, “The Jungle Book”.
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The Bandhavgarh National Park is known for its biodiversity. The density
of the tiger population
at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India. The park has a large breeding population
of leopards and various species of deer.
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The 5
days / 6 nights itinerary of the Tiger Express includes three Tiger Safaris,
and it gives ample opportunity to the tourists to have a sight of the majestic
wild cats in their natural environs and a spectacular view of the wildlife.
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June 05,
2016 trip of the Tiger Express is the inaugural run of this train. Regular
Monthly trips of the fully air-conditioned train, which has been vinyl-wrapped
with motifs of the wildlife, are to begin from October, 2016 onwards.
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The most
important objective of the train is to
create and spread awareness about the wildlife in general and the tiger in
particular. An added attraction of the trip is a visit to the famous
Dhuadhar Falls in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur.
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IRCTC has
been designated to execute the entire itinerary. They have been efficiently
conducting a variety of tour programmes like the ‘Desert Circuit’ in Rajasthan
and the ‘Heritage Circuit’ in North India. This is for the first time that
Indian Railways have forayed into the exciting and fascinating wildlife
tourism.
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The
itinerary has been chalked out in a manner that the guests not only enjoy a
comfortable travel but also spend considerable time of the trip in the midst of
Nature.
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The package includes journey by the exclusive semi luxury air
conditioned train, accommodation in air-conditioned rooms of three star
equivalent hotels for three nights (one night in Bandhavgarh and two nights in
Kanha in Mogli Resorts), sightseeing and road transportation by AC vehicles,
buffet meals, game safaris, inter-city transfers and travel insurance.
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This is
also the first semi-luxury train on a tourist circuit having a dining car. The
objective behind it is to facilitate frequent interactions among travellers
during the travel. No other semi-luxury train is equipped with a dining car.
Fare
Structure:
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The
itinerary has a tariff structure starting from Rs 38,500.
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For
travelling in 1AC, tariff has been fixed at Rs 49,500 for single occupancy, Rs
45,500 for double occupancy, Rs 44,900 for triple occupancy and Rs 39,500 for
child with bed (5-11 years).
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The fares
for those travelling in AC 2-tier is Rs 43,500 for single occupancy, Rs 39,000
for double occupancy, Rs 38,500 for triple occupancy and Rs 33,500 for child
with bed (5-11 years).
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However,
these rates are valid for Indian citizens only. An additional surcharge of Rs.
4,000 per person will be charged from foreigners for the Safari booking at
Bandhagarh and Kanha.
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Day
(Days) |
From - To
(Arr. - Dep.) |
Remarks
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|
Day 1
(Sunday)
|
Delhi
Safdarjung – (15:00 hrs)
|
Departure
from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station at 1500 hrs. Dinner & Overnight
on board.
|
|
Day 2
(Monday)
|
Katni
(05:40
hrs )
|
Arrive
Katni Railway Station @ 0540 hrs. Breakfast on board, proceed for Bandhavgarh
for hotel check in & lunch. Later proceed for evening safari (Khitauli
Zone). Dinner & overnight at Bandhavgarh Hotel.
|
|
Day 3
(Tuesday)
|
Bandhavgarh
- Kanha
( 11:00
hrs)
|
Proceed
for Kanha. Check in & lunch at Hotel. Later proceed for evening safari
(Mukki Zone). Dinner & overnight at Hotel.
|
|
Day 4
(Wednesday)
|
Kanha
|
Morning
safari (Mukki Zone) in Kanha late morning Breakfast. Lunch at Hotel. Evening
time for leisure. Dinner & overnight at Hotel.
|
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Day 5
(Thursday)
|
Kanha -
Jabalpur
(22:05
hrs)
|
After
Breakfast proceed for Jabalpur (135 Kms Approx). Lunch at Hotel in Jabalpur.
Proceed for Dhuadhar Waterfall in Bedhaghat. High Tea in the evening before
proceeding to Train Station. Dinner & overnight on board.
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Day 6
(Friday)
|
Delhi
Safdarjung
(15:50
hrs )
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Breakfast
and Lunch on board. Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station by 1550 hrs.
Tour Ends with Happy Memories.
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Route of
Tiger Express:
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