The Punjab government has agreed to offer support to connect all five holy ‘Takhts’ of the Sikhs-- Anandpur Sahib, Amritsar, Bhatinda, Nanded and Patna. This decision has been taken considering the huge response received for the luxury train journey ‘Spiritual Journey to the Guru’s Abode’, organised by The Luxury Trains, one of the leading consolidators and GSAs for luxury trains in India, on the chartered luxury train- Deccan Odyssey. The luxury train recently completed its maiden journey from Delhi covering all the five holy ‘Takhts’ of the Sikhs.
For the inaugural journey Punjab Tourism offered logistical support for the train throughout Punjab. Apart from the government machinery, the Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body of Sikh community, organised traditional welcome for the train at all places.
Speaking with TravelBiz Monitor on board the luxury train, Hira Singh Gabria, Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab government said, “It’s a historic moment for Punjab Tourism and the government would extend help to make the journey a regular one. |