10+ stops, 604-km route: Railways approves train connecting Ayodhya to Nepal's Janakpur Dham
The service will operate once a week, departing from Janakpur Dham on Saturday and from Ayodhya Cantt on Monday.
The Indian Railways has approved a new weekly train service connecting Janakpur Dham in Nepal to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, a move aimed at strengthening India-Nepal connectivity and facilitating religious journeys between the two destinations. The 604-kilometer route will pass through several towns and cities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, providing passengers with improved access to the Ramayana-associated cultural and religious centers.
The service is expected to enhance tourism circuits, encourage mobility for educational, business, and family-related purposes, and further strengthen the centuries-old cultural, historical, and social bonds between the two nations.
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