Archive · 7 Sep 2025
IRCTC Launches Local Vegetarian Cuisine on Vande Bharat
The Indian Railways, with IRCTC, is now offering local vegetarian food on the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train.
This means passengers can enjoy dishes like Kashmiri Pulao and Kahwa while they travel.
This is a way to showcase the food of Jammu and Kashmir.
Passengers have responded well, enjoying the taste and quality of the food.
The aim is to make the train journey a more enjoyable and memorable experience.
Indian Railways and IRCTC launched local vegetarian cuisine on the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat.
The initiative aims to promote the culinary heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
The menu includes Kashmiri Kahwa and dishes like Kashmiri Pulao and Rajma.
The service is available during breakfast and lunch.
Passengers have responded positively to the new menu.
- Who
- Indian Railways and IRCTC
- What
- Started serving local vegetarian cuisine
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express
- Why
- To promote the culinary heritage of Jammu and Kashmir
- Event
- Local vegetarian cuisine launch
- Route
- Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express
- Cuisine
- Local vegetarian
- Initiative By
- Railways, IRCTC
- Menu Includes
- Kashmiri Kahwa, Pulao, Rajma, and more
Sources
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Jammu: 2 trains to run between Katra and Sangaldan to ferry stranded passengers
Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage likely to resume next week
Railways to run special train between Katra and Sangaldan for passengers stranded during Jammu floods
