UP govt to increase trips of vistadome safari in Dudhwa
Lucknow: Now, you will be able to witness the breathtaking beauty of nature without leaving your seat. In a major push to promote eco-tourism and attract nature lovers, the Yogi govt has decided to expand the services of first-of-its-kind vistadome coach service connecting
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
to
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
.
Currently, the service operates on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, but plans are underway to expand it to daily operations, making it accessible to more visitors year-round. Not only will this initiative give a new dimension to nature-based tourism, but it is also expected to generate local employment opportunities and boost the region's economy.
The initiative had marked UP as the first state in the country to offer a jungle safari experience via a vistadome train.
The new tourist train offers panoramic views of the forest landscape, thanks to specially designed coaches equipped with large glass windows and transparent roofs. The initiative aims to offer travellers a thrilling wildlife experience while showcasing the natural beauty of the state.
Through vistadome coach, tourists can travel 107 kilometres inside the forest and closely experience natural scenery, biodiversity, and wildlife.
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The journey lasts approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes. The train service is also quite affordable, with a ticket priced at just Rs 275 per tourist for the route from Katarniaghat to Dudhwa National Park. Tourism director Prakhar Mishra said that CM Yogi is working hard to make the state's forest areas famous nationally and internationally as "One Destination Three Forests".
As part of this initiative, Dudhwa National Park, Katarniaghat, and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary have been integrated to provide tourists with an accessible and exciting experience through the operation of the vistadome coach.
He said that the Uttar Pradesh eco-tourism development board launched this service to offer tourists a unique nature trail and jungle safari experience throughout the year. Mishra said the board is preparing a package to transport tourists from Lucknow to Katarniaghat. The govt is considering providing subsidies on this package to make it more accessible to visitors.
He further shared details about the Bichia to Mailani tourist passenger train (No. 52259), which offers a 107km journey filled with rich biodiversity.
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