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IRCTC has launched at ₹1.8 lakh package for it's fifth "Shri Ramayana Yatra". This 17-day luxury train tour, flagging off on July 25, 2025, from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station, traces Lord Ram’s journey across over 30 spiritual destinations in India and Nepal, including Ayodhya, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Nashik, Hampi, and Rameshwaram.
This spiritual journey covers significant sites associated with the life of Lord Rama, promoting domestic tourism under the Government of India’s "Dekho Apna Desh" and "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiatives
Major Places/sites to be covered
| City/Location |
Key Sites Covered |
| Ayodhya |
Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanumangarhi, Saryu Ghat |
| Nandigram |
Bharat-Hanuman Temple, Bharat Kund |
| Sitamarhi |
Janaki Temple, Punaura Dham |
| Janakpur (Nepal) |
Ram-Janaki Temple |
| Buxar |
Ramrekha Ghat, Rameshwar Nath Temple |
| Varanasi |
Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Aarti |
| Prayagraj |
Bharadwaj Ashram, Ganga-Yamuna Sangam |
| Shringverpur |
Historical site linked to Rama’s exile |
| Chitrakoot |
Sites associated with Rama’s forest life |
| Nashik |
Panchavati, where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana stayed |
| Hampi |
Anjanadri Hill, Virupaksha Temple, Vitthal Temple (Kishkindha region) |
| Rameshwaram |
Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi |
| Bhadrachalam |
Temple dedicated to Rama |
| Kanchipuram |
Additional spiritual sites |
| Delhi |
Journey concludes back in Delhi |
Key Details
- Tour Features: The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train offers premium amenities like shower cubicles, foot massagers, sensor-based washrooms, CCTV-enabled coaches, and two onboard restaurants serving vegetarian meals. The package includes 3-star hotel stays, AC transfers, sightseeing, travel insurance, and IRCTC tour managers.
- Cost: Prices start at ₹1.17 lakh for 3AC, ₹1.40 lakh for 2AC, ₹1.66 lakh for 1AC cabin, and ₹1.79 lakh for 1AC coupe. The ₹1.8 lakh figure reflects the upper-end cost.
- Itinerary: The 7,600-km journey covers key Ramayana sites, beginning in Ayodhya (Ram Janmabhoomi Temple) and ending in Rameshwaram (Ramanathaswamy Temple), with stops like Janakpur (Nepal) and Hampi.
- Capacity: Around 600 passengers (varies by coach configuration).
- Financial Considerations : The all-inclusive package eliminates hassles of independent travel (flights, hotels, transfers), ideal for elderly or less mobile devotees.
- Discounts: Early bird discounts (e.g., 5% for the first 50% bookings) and part payment options (25% at booking).
- Booking: Available on a first-come, first-served basis via the IRCTC Tourism website (www.irctctourism.com) (www.irctctourism.com) or app. Valid ID proof is required.
Additional Information
- Boarding/De-boarding Points: Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Gwalior, Mathura, Agra Cantt, and Safdarjung.
- Optional Extension: Some packages offer a 5-night/6-day extension to Sri Lanka (Colombo, Dambulla, Trincomalee, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya), limited to 40 seats, requiring double vaccination and international flight arrangements (e.g., via Nagpur to Chennai to Colombo).
- Eligibility: Suitable for all age groups; children aged 5-11 have specific pricing.
- Context: Launched post the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple inauguration (January 22, 2024), this is the fifth edition, reflecting high demand for religious tourism.
- Helpline Numbers: 8595931047, 8287930299, 8882826357, 8287930032, 8287930484.
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