IRCTC Ltd. along with Indian Railways is operating the pilgrimage special tourist train named Aastha Special Tourist Train for the middle and budget class people of the society. The inaugural trip of which was flagged off from Kamakhya Station on 17th Feb’17 and the pilgrims were highly satisfied in undertaking the trip..
The next pilgrimage Aastha Circuit Special tourist train will again run from Guwahati on 10th of May’17. This time the major pilgrimage places of North India would be covered within duration of 8 nights and 9 days, the booking of which has been opened.
Pilgrimage and important tourist destinations will comprise of Amritsar (Golden Temple, Jallianwalan Bagh, Wagah Border), Rishikesh and Haridwar (Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula), Mathura and Vrindavan, Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort) and Varanasi (Benaras). All these places of interests would be visited within 8 nights and 9 days from Guwahati to Guwahati.
The entire trip, inclusive of train journeys, road transfers, all fooding, lodging, security arrangements, visits to places of interests, etc. has been prices at a very nominal cost of ₹ 8100.00 per person for the entire duration for the benefit of the people of this region.
More detailed information on the trip could be availed from Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), Guwahati Office or from the official website www.irctctourism.com > Tourist Trains > Aastha Circuit Special Train.