The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) of the Indian Railways has received an overwhelming response to its newly launched Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit Train Tour, which will depart from Mumbai on June 9.

The tour is designed to celebrate and showcase the valour, legacy, and life of the great Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to IRCTC, 710 passengers have booked tickets for the tour across three categories — 480 in Economy (Sleeper Class), 190 in Comfort (3AC), and 40 in Superior (2AC).

The six-day heritage journey is a collaborative effort between the Maharashtra Government, Indian Railways and IRCTC, to connect tourists with history, through some of the most iconic forts and temples across Maharashtra.