Visit Tiger Reserve Parks at Madhya Pradesh in Tiger Express

NEW DELHI:
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Indian Railways have devised an innovative tour package that would take travellers on a fascinating odyssey of the majestic tigers in Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks in Madhya Pradesh.
The first of its kind package, aptly christened as ‘Tiger Express’, will start from Delhi’s Safdarjung station on June 5, 2016 (Sunday), coinciding with World Environment Day. The 5 nights / 6 days tour program has a tariff structure starting from Rs 38,500.
Besides visits to Bandavgarh and Kanha national parks in a semi-luxury train and air-conditioned road transportation, travellers can also look forward to a visit to the famous Dhuadhar Falls at Bhedaghat in Jabalpur.
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). 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). All the rates are on per person basis. 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. Also, it is mandatory to mention that one has to carry the same ID proof during the entire trip, the number of which was given at the time of booking.
The package includes accommodation in air-conditioned standard rooms of three star or equivalent hotels for three nights (one night in Bandhavgarh and two nights in Kanha in Mogli Resort), all transfers, sightseeing and transportation by a fleet of Innova cars, international standard buffet meals, bottled water, game safaris, inter-city transfers and travel insurance.
“Sighting of Indian tigers has always been a huge attraction for travellers and wildlife enthusiasts from India and abroad alike. The Tiger Express has been chalked out to make it an affordable and glitch-free experience for those who want to have a brush with India’s famed wildlife,” said Dr. A K Manocha, CMD, IRCTC.
“We have tried to leverage this allurement as a tourism product with huge potential,” he said, adding: “More such innovative products are in the pipeline.”
Giving details of the itinerary, an IRCTC official said the train would leave Safdarjung station at 1430 hrs on June 5, 2016. On Day 2, travellers arrive at Katni station in the morning, check in a hotel and then proceed for evening safari (Khitauli Zone). On Day 3, passengers arrive at Kanha and they go for evening safari (Mukki Zone) in Kanha. On Day 04 after morning safari lunch at Hotel and evening free at leisure. Documentary will be screened in the evening followed by a talk by naturalist on Tiger. On Day 5, they leave for Jabalpur (135 km from Kanha) for a visit to Dhuadhar waterfall in Bedhaghat. In the evening proceed to Jabalpur station for boarding the train for Safdarjung station at 2000 hrs. The passengers will arrive at Safdarjung station in the evening on Day 6.
Tickets for the ‘Tiger Trail Circuit’ can be booked online at www.irctctourism.com.   For further information, one may email at tourism@irctc.com or dial 9717648718, 9717645648.