Offering three exclusive tour packages to Goa, Mumbai and a religious trip to Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj, a first-of-its-kind private train service has been launched for visitors from Kerala. The private train tour package has been introduced by Kochi-based Princy World Travels in association with the Indian Railways' 'Bharat Gaurav Yatra' initiative.
It is a government-approved joint venture with the Chennai-centric S.R.M.P.R. Group, which has ownership of these trains. Taking inspiration from the concept of chartered flight, this innovative venture offers a cost-effective alternative for the common man to explore places. With free travel insurance provided, the trains are well equipped with about 60 staff on board and a live CCTV and GPS tracking system is present.
Hygienic restrooms, ala carte dining, tailored bedding, on-board food trollies and Wi-Fi services are also available. A well-trained medical team made up of paramedical staff and a 24-hour emergency response team will be on board, remarked Princy Rails tour partner Miju C. Moidu. An infotainment app for tourists is in the works and will soon be accessible, with boarding available at major Kerala stations. Reservations can be made via the dedicated portal of Princy World Travels.
The inaugural journey of this package is scheduled for June 4, departing from Thiruvananthapuram to Madgaon. The highlights of this 4-day package include a luxurious two-day stay at Goa’s premium hotels, sightseeing, D.J. parties, a casino, and a boat cruise. Dr. Devika Menon, Director of Princy World Travel Pvt. Ltd., confirmed that the trips to the other two destinations will also commence in June itself, and there will be one train each to all three destinations every month. The trip to Mumbai consists of four days with the city sightseeing and visits to the residences of celebrities.
The Ayodhya-Varanasi-Prayagraj journey is set to commence in the first week of June. This 8-day expedition consists of 2 days in Ayodhya with Hanuman Garhi, Ram Lalla Darshan and Sarayu Aarti. Then the next journey to Kashi will have visits to Kashi Viswanath and Vishalakshi temples, Annapurna Temple, a boat ride and Ganga Aarti and the Prayagraj visit consists of a visit and bath at Triveni Sangam and back to Kerala. The food options available on this spiritual journey will be completely vegetarian, unlike the other two packages.
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON (8 DAYS)
2 TIER AC: RS 37150/-
3 TIER AC: RS 33850/-
NON-AC SL: RS 30550/-