Bihar's 'Hotel on Wheels' Caravan: ₹75/km Luxury Sparks Debate

• Bihar launched its first luxury 'Hotel On Wheels' caravan service to enhance tourism.
• Caravans offer sleeper berths, a mini-kitchen, private washrooms, LED TVs, Wi-Fi, and safety features.
• Fares are approximately Rs 75/km for long trips (min 250 km) and Rs 11,000 for a 12-hour city tour in Patna.
• Designed for comfortable travel to sites like Bodhgaya, Nalanda, and Valmiki Nagar.
• Bookings are available via Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) channels.

Why It Matters: Bihar's 'hotel on wheels' offers unique travel, boosting tourism and local employment.