{
  "id": 14762118,
  "title": "IRCTC, Maharashtra Forest Department Join Hands To Launch 'Vandarshan' Wildlife Tourism Packages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/irctc-maharashtra-forest-department-join-hands-to-launch-vandarshan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T18:11:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/irctc-maharashtra-forest-department-join-hands-to-launch-vandarshan-wildlife-tourism-packages"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) and the Maharashtra Forest Department have teamed up to launch a series of wildlife tour packages called 'Vandarshan - Explore Nature. Discover Wildlife.' These packages are set to begin on November 19 and aim to showcase Maharashtra's rich wildlife heritage. The collaboration will offer travellers the chance to explore various tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries through integrated travel experiences, including rail connectivity, accommodation, local transportation, and wildlife safari arrangements.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The West Zone of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department, has announced plans to launch a special series of wildlife tour packages commencing from November 19. ‘Vandarshan – Explore Nature. Discover Wildlife’ aims to promote Maharashtra’s rich wildlife heritage through integrated travel experiences combining…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}