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Special Express Trains Between Howrah-yeswantpur

Indian Railways run Special Express Trains between Howrah and Yeswantpur to avoid extra hustle and bustle.
Howrah-Yeswantpur Express Train (0805) leaves Howrah at 06.45 p.m towards Yeswantpur and reaches Yeswantpur at 06.30 a.m.
Similarly Yeswantpur-Howrah 0806 Special Express leaves Yeswantpur at 11.55 p.m. and reaches Howrah at 12.40 p.m.
Howrah-Yeswantpur Express will comprise of two General Second Class coaches, Guard-cum-Luggage vans, Sleeper Class, Air Conditioner-2 tier coaches and Air Conditioner- 3 tier coaches.

New menu in Bengal Rajdhani
The regular travellers between New Delhi and Sealdah or between New Delhi and Howrah by the fast moving Rajdhani Express have some surprise. The ideal Bengali dishes ie. Fish and rice, have been now been commenced in this prominent train of the Indian Railways. Railway Minister Mamta Banerji took this decision immediately after assuming the office. This was appreciated by all Bengali passengers.
The honourable Railway Minister is trying to improve the food quality and catering system on the priority basis. IRCTC has now introduced certain food items which were removed from the menu during the term of the former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Cheese sandwich, sandesh, samosa/kachori etc are some food items added to the menu list. The travellers are offered tempting Knorr soup of varied flavours. There are variety of non-vegetarian items as well like chicken, fish curry and many more. The passengers can avail the facility of tempting dinner as there is large variety for them to choose from peas pulao, jeera rice and veg pulao, peas paneer, veg kofta shahi paneer and varieties of parathas are also available.

Deccan Queen celebrate 80 Years
The Deccan Queen commenced on June 3, 1930. It is among Indias most loved trains. This train was started under the British regime in India on the weekly basis between Mumbai to Pune, but later it was converted into but later it was converted to a daily service. The train leaves the Pune central railway station for Mumbai at quarter past 7 in the morning and it reaches Mumbai at half past 10 a.m. This train runs for a distance of around 192 kilometers. It is esteem for Drivers of Indian Railways to drive the Deccan Queen. The Deccan Queen is the only Indian train to get the ISO 9000 certification. This is also the only train to offer the facility of dining car at the short distance. The train comprises of 16 coaches which also includes the engine.

Short Trips From Delhi To The Himalayas & Surrounding Regions

Looking at the map of India, one can easily see that Indias capital city Delhi is very close to the largest mountain range on earth, the Himalayas. And we also know that Himalayas have a lot of tourist destinations hidden in the deep. From the early times, the Indian rulers and the foreign rulers in India have worked towards developing these tourist attractions. Now when India is a free nation from last 7 decades, the government has taken several measures to bring these cities in the top counts, yet maintaining there serenity and ethnic & cultural values. Here are some interesting options of the short trips that you can take from Delhi and get on to the Himalayan range and its nearby locales.

To begin with, Delhi Mussoorie touris the most common out of all. That is because it is the nearest hill station from New Delhi. The drive is indeed fun. Then there is a lot to see at Mussoorie. The Delhi Mussoorie tour can last from 2 days to 4 days depending upon your interest and time & money at disposal.

Shimla tour is also worth considering if you wish to enjoy the cold climate of the hill station. Here you can walk past the green patches in the hills. Enjoy shopping at the Mall Road. The most interesting part of the Shimla tour would be to see the ancient temples and the buildings built in the times of the British. They are yet a master piece of the colonial style of architecture blend with a little Indian feel.

Himalayas are famous for the holy River Ganga and to take a dip in to its pious water you can select the Haridwar Rishikesh tour. While you shall get to see some beautiful old temples at Haridwa and take a dip in the Ganges at several points that are maintained for your safety there, Rishikesh dares you to challenge the wavering speed of Ganga. It is a famous camping site where people from all parts of the globe come to experience white water rafting.

Last but not the least is the Delhi Agra Same Day tour. As the name suggests, it is also one of its kinds. The city of Agra is only 150 kms. away from New Delhi. It is known in all parts of the world for the architectural wonder, the Taj Mahal. Those who suffer with lack of time due to their demanding jobs and other reasons, they love to take this day off and enjoy a sunset at the Taj. Delhi Agra Same Day tour also takes you to places like Sikandra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. As it is a city known for its marble and other sorts of handicrafts, here people also love to shop a lot.

So, make the most of the little time you have and enjoy the Himalayas and its surrounding places!