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Published on October 6, 2023
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Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey aboard the Vande Bharat Express, India's high-octane adventure on rails! If you thought Indian trains were simply a mode of transportation, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. These high-speed wonders will have you feeling like you've stepped into a Bollywood blockbuster, complete with drama, romance, and a touch of comedy.
Imagine zipping through the picturesque landscapes of India at speeds that could rival your morning caffeine rush! From the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene shores of Kerala, the Vande Bharat Express promises an adventure like no other. With more routes than you can shake a masala dosa at, these trains are a spicy mix of modernity and tradition – they even have WiFi, so you can Instagram your samosa selfies! So fasten your seatbelts (or rather, reclining seats), folks, because we're about to take you on a hilarious, thrilling, and informative journey through all 31 routes of this railway marvel. All aboard the laughter locomotive!
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express
Route: Stops at 14 stations, including Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Villupuram, and Tambaram. Covers a distance of about 630 kilometers to reach Chennai in seven hours and 50 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Tuesdays. Departs from Tirunelveli at 6.00 am and reaches Chennai by 1.50 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,610 to Rs. 3,055.
MGR Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express
Route: Passes through Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, and Tenali Junction. Covers a distance of 516 kilometers to reach Vijayawada in six hours and 40 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Tuesdays. Departs from Chennai at 5.30 am to reach Vijayawada at 12.10 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,420 to Rs. 2,630.
Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Patna, it passes through Patna Saheb, Mokameh Jn, Luckeesarai Junction, Jasidih Junction, Jamtara, Asansol Junction, and Durgapur. Covers a distance of 535 km in about six hours and 35 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Wednesdays. Departs from Patna at 8.00 am and reaches Howrah by 2.35 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,505 to Rs. 2,725.
Secunderabad (Kacheguda) - Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Secunderabad (Kacheguda) and passes through Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Anatapur, and Dharmavaram Jn, covering a distance of 609 kilometers to reach Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) in eight-and-a-half hours.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Wednesdays. Departs from Secunderabad (Kacheguda) at 5.30 am to reach Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) by 2.00 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,540 to Rs. 2,915.
Rourkela-Puri Vande Bharat Express
Route: Passes through Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Talcher Road, Angul, Rairakhol, Sambalpur City, and Jharsuguda, covering a distance of roughly 505 kilometers to reach Rourkela in seven hours and 45 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Saturdays. Departs from Puri at 5.00 am and reaches Rourkela by 12.40 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,245 to Rs. 2,595.
Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha)
Route: Starting from Kasaragod, this train passes through Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur, Tirur, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, and Kollam, covering a distance of 573 kilometers to reach Thiruvananthapuram in about eight hours.
Schedule and Timings: While the Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express runs on all days of the week except Tuesdays, the return train runs on all days except Mondays. Departs from Kasaragod at 7.00 am and reaches Thiruvananthapuram by 3.05 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,555 to Rs. 2,835.
Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Rajasthan’s third Vande Bharat Express starts from Udaipur and passes through Ranapratapnagar, Mavli Junction, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Ajmer Junction, and Kishangarh to reach Jaipur. Covers a distance of 435 kilometers in six hours and 15 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Tuesdays. The train leaves Udaipur at 7.50 am to reach Jaipur by 2.05 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,275 to Rs. 2,350.
Jamnagar-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Jamnagar and passes through Rajkot, Wankaner Junction, Surendranagar, Viramgam Junction, Sanand, and Sabarmati Junction, covering a distance of 330 kilometers to reach Ahmedabad in under five hours.
Schedule and Timings: The Jamnagar-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express runs six days a week except Wednesdays, and the Ahmedabad-Jamnagar Vande Bharat Express runs on all days except Tuesdays. Departs from Jamnagar at 5.30 am and reaches Ahmedabad by 10.10 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 955 to Rs. 1,790.
Ranchi-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Route: This train leaves from Ranchi in Jharkhand to reach Howrah in West Bengal in seven hours and five minutes. It stops at Muri, Kotshila, Purulia, Chandil, Tata, and Kharagpur on the way.
Schedule and Timings: The train runs on all days of the week except Tuesdays. Departs from Ranchi at 5.15 am to reach Howrah at 12.25 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,030 to Rs. 2,045.
Mumbai - Goa Vande Bharat Express
Route: This train from Mumbai passes through Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, and Thivim to reach Madgaon, taking seven hours and 45 minutes. The duration is expected to be longer during monsoons (10 hours five minutes).
Schedule and Timings: The train runs six days a week except Sundays (monsoons). Departs from Mumbai at 5.30 am to reach Goa by 1.15 pm (during monsoons, it reaches by 3.35 pm).
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,135 to Rs. 2,290.
Patna - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Patna and passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction, Hazaribagh, Barkakana, and Mesra to reach Ranchi.
Duration: Takes about six hours.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,025 to Rs. 1,930.
KSR Bengaluru - Dharwad Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from KSR Bengaluru Junction, the train passes through Yeshwanthapura Junction, Davangere, and SSS Hubballi Junction to reach Dharwad.
Duration: Takes six hours and 25 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,185 to Rs. 2,265.
Rani Kamalapati - Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Rani Kamalapati and passes through Narmadapuram, Itarsi Junction, Pipariya, and Narsinghpur to reach Jabalpur Junction.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 35 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,055 to Rs. 1,880.
Indore - Bhopal Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Indore Junction with Bhopal Junction via Ujjain.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 55 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 950 to Rs. 1,525.
Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express
Route: The train starts from Jodhpur and passes through Pali Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur Junction, and Mahesana Junction to reach Sabarmati.
Duration: Takes about six hours and 10 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,600.
Gorakhpur - Lucknow Charbagh Vande Bharat Express
Route: Inaugurated on 7 July 2023, this train from Gorakhpur Junction passes through Basti and Ayodhya Junction to reach Lucknow Charbagh Junction.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 40 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 700 to Rs. 1,370.
Vadodara - Surat Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Vadodara Junction, it passes through Bharuch Junction and Ankleshwar Junction to reach Surat.
Duration: Takes about one hour and 10 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 365 to Rs. 720.
Varanasi - Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Varanasi Junction with Gorakhpur Junction.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 10 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 685 to Rs. 1,275.
Dwarka - Somnath Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Dwarka and passes through Okha, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, and Junagadh to reach Somnath.
Duration: Takes about seven hours and 40 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,045 to Rs. 1,970.
Chennai - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Chennai Central and passes through Katpadi Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore Main Junction.
Duration: Takes about seven hours.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,270 to Rs. 2,350.
Gorakhpur - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Gorakhpur Junction with Varanasi Junction.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 675 to Rs. 1,265.
Shivamogga (Shimoga) - KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Shivamogga (Shimoga) Town and passes through Bhadravati, Tarikere, Birur Junction, Arsikere Junction, and Tumkur to reach KSR Bengaluru City Junction.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 55 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,035 to Rs. 1,925.
Bhubaneswar - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Bhubaneswar, it passes through Khurda Road Junction, Brahmapur, Sompeta, Palasa, and Vizianagaram Junction to reach Visakhapatnam.
Duration: Takes about six hours and 20 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,430 to Rs. 2,700.
Ratnagiri - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Ratnagiri and passes through Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, and Karmali to reach Madgaon.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 20 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,145 to Rs. 2,135.
Vadodara - Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Vadodara Junction and passes through Bharuch Junction, Ankleshwar Junction, Surat, Valsad, Borivali, and Mumbai Central to reach Mumbai.
Duration: Takes about two hours and 55 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 900 to Rs. 1,740.
Ajmer - Jaipur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Ajmer Junction with Jaipur Junction.
Madgaon - Dadar Vande Bharat Express
Route: This train starts from Madgaon and passes through Karmali, Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, and Chiplun to reach Dadar.
Duration: Takes about eight hours.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,165 to Rs. 2,255.
KSR Bengaluru - Kozhikode Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from KSR Bengaluru City Junction, it passes through Ramanagaram, Mandya, Mysuru Junction, Nanjangud Town, Nilambur Road, and Tirur to reach Kozhikode.
Duration: Takes about eight hours and 30 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,460 to Rs. 2,715.
Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Tirupati, this train passes through Renigunta Junction, Gudur Junction, Nellore, Ongole, and Vizianagaram Junction to reach Visakhapatnam.
Duration: Takes about seven hours and 45 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,435 to Rs. 2,665.
Dhanbad - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Dhanbad Junction with Ranchi Junction.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 20 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 690 to Rs. 1,335.
Thiruvananthapuram - Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Thiruvananthapuram Central, it passes through Varkala, Kollam Junction, Kayamkulam Junction, Chengannur, Kottayam, and Ernakulam Town to reach Ernakulam Junction.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 25 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,005 to Rs. 1,880.
In summary, the New Vande Bharat Express redefines train travel in India. With its extensive network, convenient timings, and easy ticketing, it offers a seamless way to explore the diverse wonders of the country. So, hop on board and experience the beauty of India like never before with the New Vande Bharat Express
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Published on August 30, 2024
Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla recently hosted a remarkable Wedding Showcase, demonstrating the hotel’s capability to deliver exceptional wedding experiences. The event emphasized the hotel’s attention to detail, elegant decor, and world-class facilities, catering to the diverse needs of couples and showcasing a variety of stunning venues and personalized services.
The event featured several key highlights:
Grand Entrance: Guests were welcomed in a beautifully decorated lobby, designed to evoke the vibrant and colorful atmosphere of a wedding. The experience continued with a Red Wedding Hues Tunnel at the banquet porch, setting a magical tone for the evening.
Emerald Ballroom: This grand ballroom, with a capacity of up to 400 guests, was transformed into an elegant cocktail venue. The room was illuminated by a stunning chandelier, and a soulful Sufi live band provided the perfect ambiance. Guests enjoyed a selection of global cuisines in the pre-function area, carefully curated by the hotel’s experienced chefs.
Jade Lawn: The outdoor Jade Lawn, capable of hosting up to 500 guests, was adorned with beautiful floral decorations, making it an ideal setting for a wedding ceremony. The serene environment provided a picturesque backdrop for the bride and groom.
Opal Banquet: The intimate Opal Banquet, accommodating 180 guests, was designed as a lively Haldi zone, featuring a vibrant yellow and blue theme that reflected the joyous spirit of the occasion.
Poolside: The poolside area, with a capacity of 60 guests, was decorated for a fun-filled Mehendi night. The colorful decor created a lively and festive atmosphere, perfect for an intimate celebration.
ChaoBella: The evening concluded with a Bohemian-themed sit-down dinner at ChaoBella. The al fresco setup offered a stylish and intimate dining experience, where guests enjoyed the chic, outdoor wedding reception ambiance.
The culinary offerings were a highlight of the event, featuring a diverse menu ranging from Indian to Oriental cuisines, all meticulously prepared by the hotel’s talented chefs. Each dish reflected the hotel’s commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience.
“At Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla, we believe in creating wedding experiences that are as unique and special as the couples themselves,” said Mr Shuvendu Banerjee, the General Manager of Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla. “This showcase was a glimpse into the endless possibilities we can offer, from personalized decor to gourmet cuisine, ensuring that every wedding is truly unforgettable.”
For couples planning their dream wedding, the team at Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla is ready to tailor every detail to match their vision, ensuring a celebration that reflects their love story.
Published on August 14, 2024
Pacific Mall NSP Pitampura recently hosted its first-ever Kids Fashion Show, drawing attention to the creativity and talent of young fashion enthusiasts. The event, known as the Pacific Kids Fashion Show Season 1, featured children aged five and above, who took to the runway to showcase their unique styles.
The fashion show was divided into five distinct categories, each designed to allow the young participants to express their individuality. The categories ranged from traditional attire to modern fashion, giving the children a platform to explore and enjoy different styles.
The event attracted a large crowd of families and fashion lovers, who came to support the young models. The atmosphere was lively, filled with cheers and applause as the children confidently walked down the runway. Parents and friends were seen celebrating the achievements of the participants, adding to the overall excitement of the event.
Abhishek Bansal, Executive Director of Pacific Group, shared his thoughts on the success of the event: "The Pacific Kids Fashion Show was a fantastic platform for our young talents to shine. We are proud to have provided an opportunity for children to showcase their creativity and confidence on such a grand stage. This event was a huge success, and we promise to organise more such events for the little ones. This event was our commitment to nurturing talent and providing memorable experiences for families at Pacific Mall NSP Pitampura."
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Published on August 9, 2024
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The series promises an immersive experience, showcasing the bustling streets of Delhi, the serene backwaters of Kerala, the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, and the golden sands of Rajasthan. Through these journeys, Great Indian Railway Journeys captures the diverse customs and lifestyles that define contemporary India.
A notable aspect of the series is Portillo’s exploration of India’s royal heritage. He visits grand palaces and delves into the opulent lifestyles once enjoyed by the maharajas, offering insights into the grandeur of India’s imperial past. Additionally, the series highlights the technological advancements of Indian Railways, showcasing how the network has evolved from vintage locomotives to modern high-speed trains, reflecting the nation’s progress towards modernity.
Stanley Fernandes, Vice President of Distribution, South Asia at BBC Studios, expressed excitement about the series’ debut, stating, “We are thrilled to bring audiences another gem that will take viewers along on this unforgettable journey through India’s soul-stirring landscapes and vibrant cultures in a unique travel format. Through Great Indian Railway Journeys, we aim to showcase the essence of new India fulfilled by its diversity, history, and enduring spirit.”
The series will be available to Prime members who can subscribe to BBC Player for INR 599 annually, which also includes access to BBC Kids. Great Indian Railway Journeys is expected to attract viewers worldwide with its blend of travel, culture, and historical exploration.
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