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NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Railways Offer 17-Day Train Trip To 30 Places Linked To Lord Ram
New Delhi: Capitalising on the popularity of Ayodhya's Ram temple, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is conducting its 5th special Ramayana train tour since its inception on January 22 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This tour, "Shri Ramayana Yatra" will start from July 25, 2025 and will cover over 30 destinations associated with Lord Ram starting from Ayodhya and going to Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi and finally Rameshwaram island in South India before returning to Delhi. IRCTC officials said that since the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, the religious and cultural tourism has got a huge boost as devotees from different walks of life are visiting these places with a lot of interest. "Since the inauguration, this is the 5th Ramayan tour which we are holding and all our previous tours received encouraging response from the travellers and pilgrims," an IRCTC official said. The tour will cost Rs 1,17,975 per person for 3 AC, Rs 1,40,120 per person for 2 AC and Rs 1,66,380 for 1 AC class cabin and Rs 1,79,515 for 1 AC coupe. According to IRCTC, package price is inclusive of train journey in respective classes, accommodation in 3 star category hotels for 1 AC, 2 AC and 3 AC, all meals (vegetarian only), all transfers and sight-seeing in AC Coaches, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers etc. According to a press note recently issued by the IRCRC, the tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on July 25 and will be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train having modern amenities. "The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of amazing features including two restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager," the press note said. It added, "The fully air-conditioned train provides three types of accommodation viz. 1st AC, 2nd AC and 3rd AC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach." Detailing about the tour itinerary, he said that it completed in 17 days and the first destination is Ayodhya where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi and Ram Ki Paidi (Saryu ghat). "Bharat Mandir at Nandigram follows next. The subsequent destination is Sitamarhi in Bihar where tourists shall be visiting Sita Ji's birth place and Ram Janki Temple in Janakpur (Nepal) which will be covered by road," the official said. He added, "Post Sitamarhi, the train proceeds for Buxar where the sightseeing would include Ramrekha ghat and Rameshwarnath temple. The next destination is Varanasi where the tourists will visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple and corridor, Tulsi Mandir, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir temples and will also be witnessing the Ganga aarti." In the next couple of days, the passengers would be taken to Prayag, Shringverpur and Chitrakoot by road where night stay will also be provided, the IRCTC said. According to the tour organiser, from Chitrakoot, the train will head towards the Northern part of Maharashtra with next halt at Nasik wherein Trimbakeshwar temple and Panchvati area will be covered. "Hampi, believed to be the ancient city of Krishkindha is the next destination. Here Anjaneya Hill, regarded as the birth place of Lord Hanuman, will be covered along with other heritage sites like Vitthala and Virupaksha temple," the official said. "Rameshwaram will be the next city on this train tour. Ramanathaswamy temple and Dhanuskodi are a part of the visit. The train returns back to Delhi on the 17th day of its journey," he added.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
IRCTC offers 17-day train trip to over 30 places associated with Lord Rama starting at Rs 1.17 lakh
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Capitalising on the popularity of Ayodhya 's Ram temple , the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is conducting its 5th special Ramayana train tour since its inception on January 22 last year by Prime Minister Narendra tour, " Shri Ramayana Yatra " will start from July 25, 2025 and will cover over 30 destinations associated with Lord Ram starting from Ayodhya and going to Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi and finally Rameshwaram island in South India before returning to Delhi. IRCTC officials said that since the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, the religious and cultural tourism has got a huge boost as devotees from different walks of life are visiting these places with a lot of interest."Since the inauguration, this is the 5th Ramayan tour which we are holding and all our previous tours received encouraging response from the travellers and pilgrims," an IRCTC official tour will cost Rs 1,17,975 per person for 3 AC, Rs 1,40,120 per person for 2 AC and Rs 1,66,380 for 1 AC class cabin and Rs 1,79,515 for 1 AC to IRCTC, package price is inclusive of train journey in respective classes, accommodation in 3 star category hotels for 1 AC, 2 AC and 3 AC, all meals (vegetarian only), all transfers and sight-seeing in AC Coaches, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers to a press note recently issued by the IRCRC, the tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on July 25 and will be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train having modern amenities."The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of amazing features including two restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager," the press note added, "The fully air-conditioned train provides three types of accommodation viz. 1st AC, 2nd AC and 3rd AC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach."Detailing about the tour itinerary, he said that it completed in 17 days and the first destination is Ayodhya where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi and Ram Ki Paidi (Saryu ghat)."Bharat Mandir at Nandigram follows next. The subsequent destination is Sitamarhi in Bihar where tourists shall be visiting Sita Ji's birth place and Ram Janki Temple in Janakpur (Nepal) which will be covered by road," the official added, "Post Sitamarhi, the train proceeds for Buxar where the sightseeing would include Ramrekha ghat and Rameshwarnath temple. The next destination is Varanasi where the tourists will visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple and corridor, Tulsi Mandir, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir temples and will also be witnessing the Ganga aarti."In the next couple of days, the passengers would be taken to Prayag, Shringverpur and Chitrakoot by road where night stay will also be provided, the IRCTC to the tour organiser, from Chitrakoot, the train will head towards the Northern part of Maharashtra with next halt at Nasik wherein Trimbakeshwar temple and Panchvati area will be covered."Hampi, believed to be the ancient city of Krishkindha is the next destination. Here Anjaneya Hill, regarded as the birth place of Lord Hanuman, will be covered along with other heritage sites like Vitthala and Virupaksha temple," the official said."Rameshwaram will be the next city on this train tour. Ramanathaswamy temple and Dhanuskodi are a part of the visit. The train returns back to Delhi on the 17th day of its journey," he added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Bharat Gaurav train to stop at Sitamarhi & Buxar during Shri Ramayana Yatra
Patna: Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, which is all set to begin its journey on Shri Ramayana Yatra circuit from Safdarjung railway station in Delhi on July 25, will make stoppages at Sitamarhi — considered Devi Sita's birth place — and Buxar in Bihar, before reaching Janakpur in neighbouring Nepal. The fully air-conditioned (AC) train will cover approximately 7,600 kilometres, also stopping at Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi and Rameshwaram among others over the next 17 days under the central govt's 'Dekho Apna Desh' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' missions. According to East Central Railway's chief public relations officer Saraswati Chandra, the train will accommodate 150 tourists in AC-1, 2 and 3 coaches. The all-inclusive package fare is fixed at Rs 1,66,380 for AC 1, Rs 1,40,120 for AC 2 and Rs 1,17,975 for AC 3 per person. However, the fare for an AC-1 coupé will be Rs 1,79,515, he said. The spiritual journey will take pilgrims across significant locations linked to the life of Lord Ram, with an aim to promote unity through tourism by connecting diverse regions and cultural landmarks of the country. The CPRO said that the tour package will include vegetarian meals, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and road transport wherever required. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo In addition, the tourist train coaches will be equipped with CCTV cameras and onboard security personnel to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. The IRCTC will also provide healthcare facilities for passengers onboard. Interested people can book their berths through the IRCTC website or contact mobile numbers - 8595931047, 8287930299, 8882826357 and 8287930032 for more details, the CPRO said. Patna: Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, which is all set to begin its journey on Shri Ramayana Yatra circuit from Safdarjung railway station in Delhi on July 25, will make stoppages at Sitamarhi — considered Devi Sita's birth place — and Buxar in Bihar, before reaching Janakpur in neighbouring Nepal. The fully air-conditioned (AC) train will cover approximately 7,600 kilometres, also stopping at Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi and Rameshwaram among others over the next 17 days under the central govt's 'Dekho Apna Desh' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' missions. According to East Central Railway's chief public relations officer Saraswati Chandra, the train will accommodate 150 tourists in AC-1, 2 and 3 coaches. The all-inclusive package fare is fixed at Rs 1,66,380 for AC 1, Rs 1,40,120 for AC 2 and Rs 1,17,975 for AC 3 per person. However, the fare for an AC-1 coupé will be Rs 1,79,515, he said. The spiritual journey will take pilgrims across significant locations linked to the life of Lord Ram, with an aim to promote unity through tourism by connecting diverse regions and cultural landmarks of the country. The CPRO said that the tour package will include vegetarian meals, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and road transport wherever required. In addition, the tourist train coaches will be equipped with CCTV cameras and onboard security personnel to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. The IRCTC will also provide healthcare facilities for passengers onboard. Interested people can book their berths through the IRCTC website or contact mobile numbers - 8595931047, 8287930299, 8882826357 and 8287930032 for more details, the CPRO said.
