To promote religious tourism, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) announced to run a Deluxe AC Tourist Train named “Sri Ramayana Yatra”.
According to a press release from the IRCTC on Saturday, the first trip departing from Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station on November 7, will cover the visit to all of the major sites related to Lord Rama’s life.
#IRCTC Deluxe AC Tourist Train is all set for its departure today from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on Shri Ramayana Yatra Circuit for 16 Nights /17 Days with 132 tourists on board.#RamayanaCircuit #RamayanaYatra pic.twitter.com/bHuRBigvMP
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) November 7, 2021
According to the note, IRCTC has had an overwhelming response to this initiative, with the first tour being fully booked. Due to high demand, it is decided to repeat the trip on 12th December with the same pricing and duration.
आई.आर.सी.टी.सी द्वारा चलाई जा रही अनूठी “श्री रामायण यात्रा” के लिए “देखो अपना देश” डीलक्स ए.सी. पर्यटक ट्रेन 7 नवंबर को दिल्ली सफदरजंग स्टेशन से रवाना होगी। रामायण सर्किट भारत सरकार की “स्वदेश दर्शन योजना” के अंतर्गत चिन्हित थीम सर्किट में से एक महत्वपूर्ण सर्किट है। pic.twitter.com/rp55QkBKkm
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) November 7, 2021
The train will start from Sri Ganganagar with boarding and de-boarding points at Abohar- Malout, Bhatinda, Barnala, Patiala, Rajpura, Ambala Cantt, Kurukshethra, Karnal, Panipat, Delhi Cantt, Gurgaon, Rewari, Alwar, Jaipur, Agra Fort, Itawah and Kanpur.
The train’s first halt will be at Ayodhya, where tourists will see Shri Ram Janmbhumi and Hanuman temples, and the Bharat Mandir in Nandigram. The next destination will be Sitamarhi in Bihar, to see Sita Ji’s birthplace and the Ram-Janki Temple in Janakpur, both of which are accessible by road, according to the note.
According to the IRCTC notice, all necessary health precautions would be taken during the tour to ensure safe and healthy travel. Face masks, gloves, and sanitizer will be provided by IRCTC. COVID-19 complete vaccination is required for guests aged 18 and above to ensure safety measures.
Shri Ramayana Yatra Train: Cost
While the AC-II class configuration is priced at Rs 82,950 per person, the first AC would cost a whopping Rs 1,02,095. Both the classes together can accommodate 156 persons.
Besides Ramayana Yatra, the IRCTC has also planned Rampath Yatra Special Tourist train, which will depart on 27 November.
