IRCTCs Shri Ramayan Yatra train receives overwhelming response: Know, tour details, route, destinations and more
Shri Ramayan Yatra Train: The first Shri Ramayana Yatra train by Indian Railway Tourism and Catering Corporation (IRCTC) commenced its journey on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 6.30 PM.
Let us take a tour of the deluxe train and all we need to know about the Ramayana Yatra tour.
Tour details and route
The duration of the tour is of 17 days. With Indian Railways, now passengers will be able to visit pilgrimage places related to the life of Lord Shri Ram like Ayodhya, Sitamarhi and Chitrakoot etc. in 17 days. Source: IRCTC Twitter
Overwhelming response from public
The official press release from IRCTC read that the train has been fully booked by the passengers. Source: IRCTC Twitter
AC deluxe tourist train
The interested passengers must note that the Ramayana Yatra tour is being operated in a deluxe AC tourist train. The first tour that started from yesterday will cover almost all prominent places associated with the life of Lord Rama. Source: Ministry of Railways Twitter
First stop
As per an ANI report, the first destination for the tourists will be at Ayodhya where they will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple and Hanuman Temple. Another additional attraction will be Bharat Mandir at Nandigram. Source: IRCTC Twitter
Other destinations
The tourists will also visit other prominent destinations associated with the life of Lord Rama. These places include Janakpur, Sitamarhi, Kashi, Prayag, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi and Rameshwaram. Source: Ministry of Railways Twitter
Last destination
Rameshwaram will be the last destination after which the train will return to Delhi on the 17th day of the tour. Ministry of Railways Twitter
Next tour
The interested tourists must note that the due to the continuous demands from the tourists, IRCTC will run this tour again on December 12, 2021. Source: Ministry of Railways Twitter