Monday, July 30, 2012

Badal likely to launch luxury train to five takhts in August

After several hiccups, the Punjab government is finally set to give Sikh pilgrims a journey to remember. The Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board in collaboration with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will be offering a week-long luxury tour of five of the most sacred shrines for Sikhs. 

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is expected to launch the offer next month. Of the five sacred shrines, a special train will carry pilgrims to three takhts located in Punjab. The other two takhts, one in Bihar and the other in Maharashtra, will be covered in the same tour through dedicated flights.

wit thanks : Indian Express : Link : for detailed news.

 

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