Rail service begins to Ayodhya, Gorakpur, Banaras from Nepalgunj
Summary
Rail service from Nepalgunj has been extended to Ayodhya, Gorakhpur and Banaras, creating new links for religious tourism and trade. Local officials say the route will make travel easier for pilgrims from Nepal and India and boost Nepalgunj’s economy.
Key Points
- Rail service between Nepal-India has been extended from Nepalgunj to Ayodhya, Gorakhpur and Banaras.
- The route is expected to support both religious tourism and trade between Nepal and India.
- Officials said pilgrims from western Nepal will find it easier to visit major Hindu sites in India, while Indian pilgrims can reach religious destinations in Nepal more easily.
- Nepalgunj officials said the city will benefit economically from the new rail link.
