IRCTC and Maharashtra Forest Department Launch 'Vandarshan' Wildlife Tour Packages
Indian Railways' IRCTC, in partnership with the Maharashtra Forest Department, is launching 'Vandarshan' wildlife tour packages starting November 19. These five itineraries cover tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries like Tadoba, Pench, Bor, and Navegaon-Nagzira. Each 4-night, 5-day tour includes confirmed train tickets on the Vidarbha Express, accommodation, local transport, and safari permits. Departures are every Thursday from Mumbai with returns from Gondia on Sundays, offering a streamlined wildlife tourism experience with limited availability per trip.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 15 Oct, 04:38 pm. Other outlets followed.