Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has planned two Ramayana Circuit trains namely Shri Ramayana Express and Ramayana Yatra for visiting places associated with the Hindu epic, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said in Lok Sabha today.
The Shri Ramayana Express will begin its 16-day journey from November 14 and originate from Delhi covering Ayodhya, Sitamarhi, Varanasi, Allahabad, Chitrakoot, Nasik Road, Hospete, Rameshwaram, Madurai and Chennai.
Ramayana Yatra will originate from Kochuveli on August 28 and cover Nasik Road - Chitrakoot, Allahabad, Varanasi, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Ayodhya, Rameshwaram and Madurai in 12 days.
While the first tour will cost passengers Rs 15,120, the second package will range from Rs 39,350 to Rs 60,750.
Passengers of Shri Ramayana Express may opt flight tour of three nights or four days to Sri Lanka from Chennai with additional package cost of Rs 36,200 onwards per person.
The Sri Lankan component of the tour package includes Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo and Negombo.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app