IRCTC’s 17-Day Shri Ramayana Yatra Begins July 15: Route, Booking Details & Prices Inside
IRCTC’s 17-day Shri Ramayana Yatra starts July 15 from Delhi, covering key Ramayan sites via deluxe AC train. Bookings open with part-payment option.
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The Indian Railways is set to launch another chapter in religious tourism with the relaunch of the Shri Ramayana Yatra, a 17-day spiritual journey aboard the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train. This rail tour, organized by IRCTC, will commence from Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station on July 15, 2025, covering major destinations associated with the life of Lord Ram.
Route and Destinations
The train will traverse approximately 7,600 km, taking pilgrims across a wide arc of India and even into Janakpur, Nepal. Key destinations on the route include:
- Ayodhya – Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Ram Ki Paidi
- Nandigram – Bharat Mandir
- Sitamarhi & Janakpur (Nepal) – Sita’s birthplace, Ram Janki Temple
- Buxar – Ramrekha Ghat, Rameshwarnath Temple
- Varanasi – Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Aarti, Tulsi Mandir, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Prayagraj, Shringverpur & Chitrakoot – Covered by road with overnight stays
- Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Temple, Panchvati
- Hampi – Kishkindha region, Anjaneya Hill, Vitthala and Virupaksha Temples
- Rameshwaram – Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi
The tour concludes back in Delhi on Day 17.
Train Features and Booking Options
The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train offers AC First, Second, and Third Class accommodations for up to 150 pilgrims. Boarding and deboarding points include Delhi, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
Travelers can enjoy:
- Comfortable AC coaches
- Onboard meals (pure vegetarian)
- 3-star hotel accommodations
- All sightseeing transfers in AC vehicles
- Travel insurance
- Guided tours with IRCTC Tour Managers
Additionally, IRCTC has introduced a part-payment option, allowing pilgrims to reserve their seat by paying just 25% upfront.
Pricing Details
- Third AC: ₹1,17,975 per person
- Second AC: ₹1,66,380 per person
- First AC: ₹1,79,515 per person
A Step Toward Promoting Domestic Tourism
This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s “Dekho Apna Desh” and “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” campaigns, encouraging citizens to explore and connect with India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
How to Book
Reservations can be made through the official IRCTC Tourism portal. For full itinerary and booking details, visit the IRCTC Shri Ramayana Yatra website.
