Indian Railways is not only bridging distances but also connecting our cultural heritage through taste. Kashmir Vande Bharat Express is actually a living example of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’. Vande Bharat Express running in the valleys of Kashmir has become a topic of discussion not only for its speed but also for its hospitality. This train running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar is providing a unique experience to the passengers, where the feeling of national unity is strengthened by the aroma and taste.
A blend of Dogra and Kashmiri culture is being served in Vande Bharat Express: The most special thing about this journey is its ‘curated thali’. The food provided to travelers is not just a means to fill their stomach, but is an identity of the soil of that area.
Katra to Srinagar (A Taste of Dogri Culture): When the train departs from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra towards Srinagar, passengers are served traditional Dogri dishes like Rajma, Hock Saag, Kashmiri Kadam, Hock Paneer etc. The food is a reflection of the rich Dogra culture of the Jammu region, combining local spices and traditional cooking styles.
Srinagar to Katra (Kashmiri flavour): In the return journey, when the train departs from Srinagar, passengers get a chance to enjoy world famous Kashmiri cuisine like Kashmiri Pulao, Kashmiri Kadam, Jeera Aloo, Hock Paneer, Kesar Phirni etc. This food prepared with the aroma of saffron and Kashmiri spices makes the travelers feel the hospitality of the valley.
symbol of national unity
This exchange of food is not just a ‘menu’, but a powerful symbol of national integration.
Connection of Cultures: By making Dogra and Kashmiri food a part of one journey, this train is connecting two different geographical and cultural regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Promotion of tourism: When tourists coming from all over the country and the world taste these two diverse tastes in one trip, they get a real experience of the unity in diversity of India.
Development and legacy: This train is working as a beautiful bridge between modern technology and ancient cultural heritage.
Kashmir Vande Bharat Express has proved that travel is not just about getting from one place to another, but it is a way to know and respect the diversities of the country. This unique confluence of Dogri and Kashmiri cuisine is giving the message of India’s unbreakable unity to the whole world.
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