Browsing Tag: Five Takhts

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will launch the 'Panch Takht Special', a tourist train for the Sikh pilgrims, starting on Feb 16th. It is an all inclusive 10 day trip.

For the inaugural journey Punjab Tourism offered logistical support for the train throughout Punjab. Apart from the government machinery, the SGPC, organized traditional welcome for the train at all places. 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.

At almost Rs 2 lakh per head it is a pilgrimage for the rich. A special luxury train carrying a group of 80 devotees to the five Takhts (temporal seats) of the Sikhs left the Capital tonight.