Besides several other spiritual amenities, the first “Bharat Gaurav” train, which will take pilgrims to destinations closely associated with Lord Ram in India and Nepal, will also have on-board facility for practising yoga.
According to sources in the Railways, the train will depart from Delhi's Safdarjung Station on International Yoga Day on June 21. The 10-coach train being run on Shri Ramayana Yatra Circuit will be theme based, with each coach depicting culture and traditions of India. Coach interior will be decorated with posters and artwork highlighting various themes. Two of coaches have been dedicated to yoga. An instructor will be present to showcase various asanas and interested passengers will be able to perform them in coach itself, sources said.
This will also be first tourist train to cross international borders and travel to neighbouring Nepal. It will also be first such train for tourists with all third AC coaches.
The train will take 18 days to complete its journey and will cover eight states and 12 cities across country.