FESTIVAL SPECIAL 09451 train route

FESTIVAL SPECIAL (09451) runs from Gandhidham Bg to Bhagalpur. It departs from Gandhidham Bg station (GIMB) at 17:40 from platform 3 and arrives at Bhagalpur station (BGP) at 20:15 on platform 3. FESTIVAL SPECIAL takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2467 km between Gandhidham Bg and Bhagalpur. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 51.395833333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Friday. Final chart for FESTIVAL SPECIAL is prepared at Gandhidham Bg usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

Bhagalpur is a city of historical importance on the southern banks of the river Ganges in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the 3rd largest city of Bihar and is among the oldest cities in Bihar and is famous for housing the 1st lady doctor in South Asia, Kadambini. It derives its name from 'Bhagduttpuram', which translates as 'City of Good Luck'. Bhagalpur is one of the prime Buddhist destinations in India. Known as Silk City, and famous all over India for its Tussar Silk & Bhagalpuri Saree. Tourist attractions in Bhagalpur, which are great places to visit, are Ancient. Vikramsila University, Ghuran Peer Baba, Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir, Mandar Hills. Bhagalpur can be visited in summer, monsoon or winter. One of the major tourist attraction is Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary which is famous for Gangetic dolphins, locally called as sonse. The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary was established to protect the endangered Gangetic dolphins. The nearest airport from Bhagalpur is Patna airport (PAT) which is 183 km away.