IRCTC Ramayana Yatra train: It will take you to 14 cities, 39 revered sites, including Ayodhya

With summer vacations approaching fast and temperatures soaring, people are already planning their getaway destinations to relish some quality time together. In light of this, the Indian Railways has unveiled a special offering for those seeking a spiritual expedition across the nation. This exclusive offer will present an opportunity to people to head on a spiritual journey without much of a hassle.

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If reports are to go by, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Tourism's "Shri Ramayana Yatra" themed pilgrimage tour via the Bharat Gaurav Tourist train, has been specifically curated along the Ramayana circuit. The itinerary promises an indulgent experience onboard luxurious AC Deluxe trains that have been tailored for the summer season. The train comprises several coach types including AC First Coupe, AC First, Second, and Third Class, which means people can go for any option based on their preferences.


Reports add that this enriching train journey is scheduled to commence on June 7, which will be for a duration of 17 nights and 18 days, offering participants the opportunity to visit 14 significant cities across the country and explore 39 revered places of worship associated with Lord Rama and his epic saga.

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The journey will start from the Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi, and take passengers through cities such as Ayodhya, Buxar, Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Hampi, Nasik, Rameshwaram, Bhadrachalam, and Kanchipuram. To ensure convenience for passengers, the Shri Ramayana Yatra train will offer multiple boarding and alighting options at various stations along its route, including Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Gwalior, Mathura, Agra Cantt, and Safadarjung.

The pricing system of the tour accommodates various budgets and preferences, offering different fees across four coach categories—AC First Coupe, AC First, Second AC, and Third AC. These packages are available for single, double, or triple-sharing passengers and are competitively priced. The First AC Coupe package is priced at INR 1,66,810, the First AC package at INR 1,45,745, the Second AC at INR 1,34,710, and the Third AC at INR 94,600, after applying a generous 33 percent discount.
Some of the places that this train journey will cover are:

Ayodhya – Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Sarayu Ghat, and Hanuman Garhi.

Nandigram – Bharatkund and Bharat-Hanuman Temple.

Janakpur – Ram Janaki Temple, Parshuram Kunda and Dhanush Dham Temple.

Sitamarhi – Punaura Dham and Janaki Temple.

Buxar – Rameshwar Nath Temple and Ramrekha Ghat.

Varanasi – Tulsi Manas Temple, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan mandir, and Ganga Aarti.
Sita Samahit Sthal, Sitamarhi – Sita Mata Temple.

Prayagraj – Sri Bharadwaj Ashram, Hanuman Temple and Ganga-Yamuna Sangam.

Shringverpur – Shringi Rishi Ashram and Shanta Devi Temple and Ramchaura.

Chitrakoot – Sati Anusuya Temple and Gupt Godavari.

Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Shree Kalaram Temple, Panchavati, Sita Gufa.

Hampi – Anjanadri Hill, Vittala Temple and Virupaksha Temple.

Rameswaram – Dhanushkodi and Ramanathaswamy Temple.
Bhadrachalam – Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple and Namakkal Anjaneyar temple.