IRCTC Food Menu: Indian Railways now offers delicious Navratri thali; all details here

The IRCTC is said to have come up with this service keeping in mind the ritualistic fast observed by many during the festival. This facility has been introduced for such passengers from October 10, 2018, and the menu comprises satvik diet like sabudana, sendha namak, kuttu ka atta, and certain vegetables.

IRCTC Food Menu: Indian Railways now offers delicious Navratri thali; all details here
Travellers can place their orders at least two hours before scheduled journey time with a valid PNR. Representational Image, source: PTI
By ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Fri, Oct 12, 2018
03:40 pm
New Delhi, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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If you are observing fast and have to travel during 'Navrati', you need not worry about your food requirement because Indian Railways' catering wing IRCTC will take care of your needs and provide ‘vrat ka khana’ during your journey. The facility has been provided as a part of IRCTC's e-catering menu during the Navratri festival, which started on Wednesday.
 
The IRCTC is said to have come up with this service keeping in mind the ritualistic fast observed by many during the festival. This facility has been introduced for such passengers from October 10, 2018, and the menu comprises satvik diet like sabudana, sendha namak, kuttu ka atta, and certain vegetables.
 
“This year IRCTC, in a bid to make train travel during this time of the year less of a hassle, is offering vrat ka khana’ as a part of its e-catering menu,” the IRCTC statement said, adding that these special meals will be available through select restaurants and at hand-picked stations on the Indian Railways network.

Accordingly, the facility will be available at Nagpur, Ambala, Jaipur, Itarsi, Jhansi, Nasik, Ratlam, Daund, Mathura, Nizamuddin and Lucknow, with items like Navratri thali, sabudana khichdi, lassi, fruit chats. However, passengers will be able to avail this service through pre-ordered on IRCTC’s e-Catering website www.ecatering.irctc.co.in or Food-on-track’ app.
 
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Travellers can place their orders at least two hours before scheduled journey time with a valid PNR, the statement said, adding that passengers may opt to pre-pay or on delivery, as per their convenience. 

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