Utkal Express
An Official Yet Amazing Trip From Puri to Bhubaneshwar to Attend a Seminar
Bhubaneshwar | Image Resource: mayfairhotels.com
An official yet amazing trip from Puri to Bhubaneshwar to attend a seminar
I have just started my career and have a lot of things to learn to become an expert programmer. Fortunately, there are several training programs, seminars, and workshops that help fresher like me to grow. My friend just informed about a seminar in
Bhubaneshwar and after searching for the details of it, I decided to go for it. I was actually excited for the seminar after learning about the topics and experts associated with it.
Booked a ticket in Utkal Express Online through IRCTC Portal
I always prefer traveling by train as it is very convenient and most importantly very affordable. Railways are undoubtedly the most cost effective modes of travel in India. Railways Services in India have undergone a major change in the last few years, especially in the ticket booking department. Let us look at how easy it is to book your ticket online with
IRCTC.
- You need to log in to your account or create one for your first time booking
- Go to plan my travel section, select the appropriate option in ‘From Station’, To Station’ and ‘Journey Date’ and press ‘Submit’
- Select the most suitable train from the list of available trains
- Check for availability, enter your personal details and make online payment
Take the printout of the ticket of just the SMS on your registered mobile will do
I am very much experienced with the whole process and it is like a routine for me. After looking at all the available trains, I booked my ticket with Utkal Express. Here are some quick details of my short journey from Puri to Bhubaneshwar.
Utkal Express | Image Resource: static.flickr.com
Some more details of Express
- Puri Utkal Express (Train No: 18477) runs from Puri to Haridwar all seven days a week
- It covers a total number of 76 stations on its way, including the source and destination stations
- It goes through various important stations, including Puri, Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Tatanagar, Lalitpur and more.
- It starts from the state of Orissa and ends in Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh traveling through Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
It covers a total distance of 2366 km from Puri to Haridwar at an average speed of 49 km/hr with a total travel time of about 48 hours
Hotel At Bhubaneshwar | Image Resource: hotelkharavela.com
My accommodation at Hotel Bari International, Bhubaneshwar
Finding the right hotel at Bhubaneshwar was easy with the list of all the hotels on my screen. I was looking for a 2-Star Hotel. After comparing all the best options with a travel website, I booked my accommodation at Hotel Bari International.
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It is located at just about 6 km away from Bhubaneshwar Railway Station and you can easily find a taxi or auto for the hotel
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It has wonderful rooms with 24 hours room service and all the basic amenities
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Most importantly, it offers full value for the cost