The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will operate its Bharat Paithrika Yatra special tourist train from Thiruvananthapuram on May 23. The train will cover destinations such as Mysuru, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Mumbai, Statue of Unity, Hyderabad, Hampi and Goa in 12 days.
Tourists can board the train from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Ottappalam, Palakkad and Erode.
The IRCTC, a Mini Ratna (category I) public sector enterprise under the Railway Ministry, will offer the tour package in four categories: comfort, standard, economy and budget.