A new offering of IRCTC

BHARAT-BHUTAN MYSTIC MOUNTAIN TOUR

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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a 'Navratna' company under the Ministry of Railways and the professional hospitality and tourism arm of Indian Railways, is introducing an exciting 'Bharat-Bhutan Mystic Mountain Tour' by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train.

After the successful operation of a one-of-a-kind train tour connecting India with Nepal, IRCTC is all set to operate another singular tour connecting India with its other neighbour, Bhutan on the 'Bharat Bhutan Mystic Mountain Tour' commencing on June 28, 2025.

The 14-day tour starting from New Delhi will cover Guwahati, Shillong and Cherrapunji in the Northeastern part of India before proceeding for Hasimara Railway Station in West Bengal from where the tourists will be taken to Phuentsholing, the border town to enter into Bhutan.

In the next six days, the group will be exploring Thimphu, Punakha, the erstwhile capital and Paro known for its natural beauty and sacred sites.

The train journey will commence from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station to Guwahati Railway Station.

The first destination and essentially a transit point is the capital city of Assam, Guwahati.

Darshan at Kamakhya Temple located at the heart of Nilachal Hills and one of the oldest and most hallowed of the Shakti Peeths, will be done here at Guwahati before continuing for Shillong popularly known as 'Eastern Scotland' offering a mix of breathtaking landscape and vibrant culture.

After experiencing a sunset over the Umium Lake viewpoint, the guests will arrive at the capital city of Meghalaya and settle down for the night.