New Delhi, 10 March (H.S.):

The prestigious 'Shri Ramayana Yatra' train, ferrying pilgrims to Lord Rama's sacred sites, embarks from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station on March 30. This Indian Railways and IRCTC-operated Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train offers a 16-night, 17-day spiritual circuit.Launched under Dekho Apna Desh and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, it covers Ayodhya, Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur (Nepal), Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi, and Rameshwaram.

Highlights include Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanumangarhi, and Saryu Ghat; Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath and Ganga Aarti.

Premium Amenities

Fully air-conditioned with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd AC classes for ~150 passengers, features two restaurants, modern kitchen, shower cubicles, sensor-based restrooms, CCTV, and on-board security per coach.Boarding available at Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, Lucknow.The 7,560 km journey returns to Delhi on day 17.

Package Costs

IRCTC pricing: ₹1,14,100 (3rd AC), ₹1,51,225 (2nd AC), ₹1,64,940 (1st AC) per person—inclusive of train travel, 3-star hotels, vegetarian meals, AC bus sightseeing, insurance, and tour manager.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar