Special train from Darbhanga on October 15 for Sufi Circuit tour

PATNA: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has offered a seven-day Sufi Circuit tour package from Darbhanga covering destinations like Lucknow, Delhi, Ajmer, Agra and Fatepur Sikri.
As part of the package, a special train will depart from Darbhanga at 10.30am on October 15 and reach its originating station after completing the tour at 8pm on October 22.One can avail the offer by spending Rs 7,560.
A K Jha, a senior IRCTC official, said the train would cover important ‘dargahs’ and historical sites located in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan.
“Pilgrims can visit important sites like the Red Fort, Nizamuddin Dargah, Jama Masjid and Qutb Minar in Delhi; Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan and Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatepur Sikri in Agra during the seven-night and eight-day journey. The IRCTC will make necessary arrangements for the comfortable stay of tourists at various dhramshalas,” Jha said, adding the tourists will be served breakfast and vegetarian meals during the journey.
The package cost of Rs 7,560 includes travel by second class sleeper, stay at different dharmashalas and free transportation by special buses. The IRCTC has started selling tickets for the journey at Darbhanga station. Booking for the tour package can also be done online on IRCTC Tourism website – irctctourism.com.
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