Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has proposed a special train designed to link Sikh shrines across India. Due to the success of Mahaparinirvan Express, an 8-day, all-inclusive rail tour linking popular Buddhist sites of India, Indian Railways is eager to offer Sikh devotees a similar package.

If approved, IRCTC Takht Express would roll from Chandigarh as early as December 23, 2011. A total of 6 Sikh shrines located at different places in India from Amritsar to Patna would be covered over a course of 7 to 10 days. The luxury train tour would include boarding, lodging and meals. If the model for Mahaparinirvan Express carries over to Takht Express, passenger fares would also include road transport by AC coaches to and from Sikh gurdwaras, any entrance fees accessed, and travel insurance.

Booking for the special Sikh train tour package would begin as soon as final approval from the rail board is  secured.