The Vistadome jungle safari train is a new initiative in Uttar Pradesh, India, designed to promote eco-tourism by offering passengers panoramic views of the forest landscape through large glass windows and transparent roofs .
Here’s a summary of the key details:
- Launch: Uttar Pradesh is the first state in India to offer a jungle safari experience via a Vistadome train .
- Route: The train connects the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve . The 107-kilometer journey passes through diverse natural landscapes .
- Train Numbers: The Bichia to Mailani Tourist Passenger Train number is 52259, and the return service, Mailani to Bichia, is train number 52260 .
- Schedule: Currently, the service operates on weekends, with plans to expand to daily operations .
- Timings: The train departs from Bichia station in Bahraich at 11:45 AM and reaches Mailani station in Lakhimpur Kheri at 4:10 PM. The return train leaves Mailani at 6:05 AM and arrives in Bichia by 10:30 AM .
- Stops: The train halts at nine stations: Bichia, Manjhara Purab, Khairatia Bandh Road, Tikunia, Belerayan, Dudhwa, Palia Kalan, Bhira Kheri, and Mailani .
- Ticket Price: The ticket price is ₹275 per person for the route .
- Features: The Vistadome coaches have large glass windows and transparent roofs for enhanced views of the forests, wildlife, wetlands, grasslands, farmlands, and woodlands .
- Tourism Boost: The initiative aims to boost tourism, generate local employment, and strengthen the regional economy . The Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board is also working on subsidized packages to help tourists travel from Lucknow to Katarniaghat .
- Promotional Activities: The government promotes the Vistadome experience through curated tours for school students and familiarization tours for travel influencers . for govt scheme click www.eminentnews.com
