World Tourism Day: 27 September 2024

→ BEST TOURIST PLACES IN JAMALPUR:

#Jamalpur_Workshop
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Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop that came into being in 1862 is a must visit destination in the city. Here you can get glimpses of the rich history of India railways. Further you can also find many heritage locomotive engines in and around the workshop. The workshop is operating even today and is making valuable contribution to Indian railways.

#Jamalpur_Gymkhana

Jamalpur gymkhana is a graded hostel for the special class Railway Apprentices of Indian Railways. It is a technical school which was established in the year 1888. It was established adjacent to the Jamalpur workshop. Short term courses are conducted by the IRIMEE for the IRSME Officers. Like any other Gymkhana, the Jamalpur Gymkhana is also a club. The only difference is the limitation of membership for the trainee officers or the special class railway apprentices.

#JSA_Stadium_and_Golf_Course

JSA Stadium is one of the best maintained stadiums in the state. A number of football matches have been held between different teams in the eastern region over the last century.The Jamalpur golf course is one of the oldest golf courses in India which was established in 1912. The annual ITC Golf tournament is also held in the Jamalpur golf course. There is also the grave of an Englishman killed by a tiger found in this golf course and nearby is the grave of the tiger which killed him.

#Kali_Pahadi

Out of the several places of interest in Jamalpur, Kali Pahadi is the most famous one. It is a small hill which servers to be a major picnic spot for the tourists and as well as the local visitors. There is a temple on top of the hill which is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is also one of those places where the Guru of Ananda Marga, who is known as ‘Baba’ used to mediate.

#Madras_Coffee_House

Madras Coffee House is a very popular hotel in Jamalpur especially among the tourists. This was initially a tiny shop selling sweet meats which was about half a century old. Now, with a view to cater the culinary needs of the south India people, the Madras Coffee House is very famous. This place even though famous does not have much to describe about. It is almost like a restaurant with small accommodation for not more than two people and a tiny telephone booth.

#Pir_Baba

This name of the city of Jamalpur comes from Pir Jamaluddin as his grave lies at this place and it is considered as an honor to pay an obeisance at this holy place on Golf Road, especially on Fridays.

#Death_Valley

Death Valley is named so for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because of its formerly dense jungle frequented by many dangerous animals and secondly it is known that a group of soldiers had disappeared in that area long before. There was no trace of any of the soldiers. Apart from that the nature around this place is very beautiful. It is also said that ‘Baba’ spent most of his time in that particular place especially under the Tamarind Tree. This place would be like heaven for spiritual practitioners for some peaceful meditation.

→ HOW TO REACH JAMALPUR:

#Airport

Jamalpur does not enjoys airport connectivity. Patna Airport which is is about nearest 134 km far from Jamalpur. Another one that is Gaya Airport is 163 km away from Jamalpur. 

#Road

Jamalpur has limited road network compared to its rail network but is connected to all the local highways. The National Highway 80 passes proximal 500m to the city and connects to Patna the state capital of Bihar.

#Railway

From North India, one can find trains to Jamalpur Junction. Train Recommendation: Vikramshila, Rajdhani etc.

From South India, one can find trains to Jamalpur Junction. Train Recommendation: Anga Express, Mumbai LTT - Bhagalpur SF Express etc

From West India, one can find trains to both Jamalpur Junction and Munger station. Train Recommendation: Surat - Bhagalpur SF for Jamalpur ; Gandhidham - Bhagalpur for Munger etc.

From East India, one can find trains to Jamalpur Junction from Howrah. Both local and passenger train available. Train Recommendation: Howrah - Jamalpur Super Express, Howrah - Bhagalpur Vande Bharat Express till Bhagalpur(50 Kms from JMP)

From North East India, one can find trains to both Jamalpur and Munger stations. Train Recommendation: Brahmaputra Mail and Agartala Tejas Rajdhani for Jamalpur Jn ; Agartala - Deoghar Express and Dibrugarh - Deoghar Express for Munger station.

→ WHERE TO STAY AT JAMALPUR:

New Bombay Hotel
Hotel Ray and Son's Residency
White House Residency Hotel
Raj Palace
OYO Triveni Grand Palace
and many more....

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Was onboard 12951/Dn. Mumbai - New Delhi Rajdhani Exp (मुम्बई - नई दिल्ली राजधानी एक्सप्रेस) on occasion of its 52nd anniversary run.

Here's the food review of 1st AC class of the train along with some pics:
Pic 1: Interior of our cabin was impressive.
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2: Evening tea & snacks were mediocre.
Pic 3: Tomato soup was delicious freshly prepared in the pantry car, which we took 2-3 servings with extra breadsticks.
Pic 4: The anniversary cake cutting inside the pantry car, which was attended by staffs & whole H1 passengers.
Pic 5: The cake for celebration.
Pic 6: Dinner came be be served.
Pic 7: The continental option in the dinner.
Pic 8: We had both veg & non-veg for dinner. (Roti, rice, dry aloo sabzi common for both, mutter paneer for veg people & chicken curry for those preferring non-veg).
Pic 9: The complete platter.
Pic 10: The breakfast offers bread butter, veg cutlets, omelets, sautéed vegetables with french fries, cornflakes with milk, bananas.
Pic 11: Upma opted for breakfast.
Pic 12: Bags out for deboarding from the train.


Date: 17th May 2024

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