{"id":29899,"date":"2026-06-26T10:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:40:25","slug":"vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Vande Bharat route guide: Explore historical, spiritual and scenic destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-detail-19932424\">\n<p><h2 class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf schema-summary-target\">Vande Bharat trains are helping tourists and pilgrims reach popular destinations with faster travel times and modern facilities.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf phtshrgl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnbctv18.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gglbtn CNBCTV18_on_google\" title=\"CNBCTV18 on Google\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"CNBCTV18 on Google\" title=\"No title\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"156\" height=\"34\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"phtshrgll\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/static\/images\/common\/cta-redirect.svg?impolicy=website&amp;width=156&amp;height=34\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf imageGallery\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf photo-article-body articleWrap\">\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-0\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424.htm\" data-flag=\"true\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vande at Banihal valley. (Images X)\" title=\"Vande at Banihal valley. (Images X)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vande-at-banihal-valley-2026-06-8de6f9a7037934f8e1a4dc1b7092ef5a.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">1<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf \">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">The Vande Bharat Express is making it easier for people to travel to some of India&#8217;s most famous tourist destinations. The train connects several cities known for their history, religious importance and natural beauty. Passengers can visit places such as Varanasi, known for its ancient temples and ghats, Ayodhya, one of the country&#8217;s most important pilgrimage centres, and Jaipur, famous for its forts and palaces. The train also connects travellers to scenic destinations, including Kashmir, Dehradun and Goa. Vande Bharat trains are helping tourists and pilgrims reach popular destinations with faster travel times and modern facilities. Here&#8217;s a look at some of the historical, spiritual and scenic destinations that can be explored through Vande Bharat routes. (Images X)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-2.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Exp (Image X)\" title=\"Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Exp (Image X)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/delhi-varanasi-2026-06-dab38193344fd0b2624c7d9782c2d41e.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">2<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf \">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat |<\/strong> This was the first Vande Bharat train launched in India in February 2019. Along the way, you can see vast green fields, small towns and rural landscapes. The journey starts from Delhi and ends at Varanasi, with Kanpur and Prayagraj as two stops. (Image X)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-2\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-3.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Delhi Ayodhya Vande Bharat Express. (Image YouTube)\" title=\"Delhi Ayodhya Vande Bharat Express. (Image YouTube)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/delhi-ayodhya-vande-2026-06-da8b2487af2172fd7b0c09788e20ea20.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">3<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>Delhi-Ayodhya Vande Bharat | <\/strong>Those who are travelling from this route can enjoy views of towns, villages, farmlands, and rivers across Uttar Pradesh. The train starts from Anand Vihar in Delhi and stops at Khurja, Aligarh, Kanpur and Lucknow before terminating at Ayodhya. (Image YouTube)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-3\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-4.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jammu Vande (Image X)\" title=\"Jammu Vande (Image X)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jammu-vande-2026-06-6b99b4e9c10935f073c795d8478b4029.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">4<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>Delhi-Jammu Vande Bharat |<\/strong> The journey takes passengers through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. It offers views of vast farmlands, small towns, and the foothills of the Himalayas. You can also enjoy views of rolling hills and the lower Himalayan ranges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-4\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-5.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dehradun Vande. (Image PTI)\" title=\"Dehradun Vande. (Image PTI)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dehradun-vande-2026-06-a68d761ad420f63fbfe340edb3185820.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">5<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat<\/strong> The route takes you through cities such as Ghaziabad, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur and Haridwar before reaching Dehradun. After Haridwar, you can enjoy views of small streams and the foothills of the Himalayas. The Shivalik hills start appearing in the distance. Near Dehradun, you can also see the beautiful Doon Valley, surrounded by hills and greenery. (Image PTI)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-5\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-6.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Agra Varanasi Vande. (Image X)\" title=\"Agra Varanasi Vande. (Image X)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/agra-varanasi-vande-2026-06-f2080b7ecfd255608c31860605cfe9da.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">6<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat | <\/strong>The route connects Agra and Varanasi, stopping at six major stations along the way &#8211; Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central and Prayagraj Junction. Along the way, you can explore farmlands, small towns and the countryside of Uttar Pradesh. (Image X)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-6\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-7.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vande Bharat Express over Chenab River bridge. (Image X)\" title=\"Vande Bharat Express over Chenab River bridge. (Image X)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vande-over-chenab-river-2026-06-ac834b5c4f08d08040cb12d05a1674d8.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">7<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong> Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat | <\/strong>This is one of the most scenic Vande Bharat routes. This journey offers views of snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, rivers and long tunnels. You can spot the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world&#8217;s highest railway arch bridge. The route also provides stunning views of Kashmir&#8217;s natural beauty before reaching Srinagar. (Image X)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-7\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-8.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mumbai Madgaon Vande Bharat. (Image YouTube)\" title=\"Mumbai Madgaon Vande Bharat. (Image YouTube)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mumbai-madgaon-2026-06-185f9a1695f3c81e0d4d23f662e7d072.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">8<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat | <\/strong>This route passes through the Western Ghats, one of India&#8217;s most beautiful mountain ranges. You can see green hills, waterfalls, rivers, tunnels and dense forests, especially during the monsoon season. The journey ends in Goa, known for its beaches, churches and coastal views. (Image YouTube)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19932424-8\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424-9.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jaipur Vande (Image X)\" title=\"Jaipur Vande (Image X)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jaipur-vande-2026-06-a95c9e03edfeb4029e21d62e55d024d0.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><b class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\">9<\/b>\/<!-- -->9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-125440c1dc135caf\"><strong>Jaipur-Udaipur Vande Bharat |<\/strong> The route connects two of Rajasthan&#8217;s most famous tourist cities. Along the way, you can see rocky hills, lakes, forts and traditional Rajasthani villages. (Image X)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" id=\"continue-btn\" aria-label=\"Continue Reading\" class=\"jsx-2931730148 continue-btn continue_reading\"><span class=\"jsx-2931730148 continue_reading\">Continue Reading<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/vande-bharat-route-guide-explore-historical-spiritual-and-scenic-destinations-19932424.htm\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vande Bharat trains are helping tourists and pilgrims reach popular destinations with faster travel times and modern facilities. 1\/9 The Vande Bharat Express is making it easier for people to travel to some of India&#8217;s most famous tourist destinations. The train connects several cities known for their history, religious importance and natural beauty. 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