The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) Bharat Gaurav vacationer practice launched into the 18-day Shri Ramayana Yatra from New Delhi. The practice will cowl roughly 8,000 kilometres between India and Nepal. It will run on the Ramayana circuit recognized beneath Swadesh Darshan and go to locations the place Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lord Laxman set foot throughout their 14-year exile.
IRCTC is the primary Indian company to attach the 2 international locations by means of a vacationer practice. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Tourism and Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy flagged off the practice from Safdarjung station.
SHRI RAMAYANA YATRA CIRCUIT ROUTE
The practice will move by means of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. It will cowl main cities equivalent to Ayodhya, Janakpur, Buxar, Kashi, Sitamarhi, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Hampi, Nasik, Kanchipuram, Rameshwaram, and Bhadrachalam. The itinerary additionally features a go to to the Ram Janaki temple in Janakpur, Nepal.
SHRI RAMAYANA YATRA TICKET PRICE
The practice has a capability of 600 folks. Single occupancy will price Rs 71,820, double occupancy Rs 62,370, triple occupancy Rs 62,370, and Rs 56,700 for youngster with mattress (5-11 years).
Apart from Delhi, passengers will be capable of board from Aligarh, Kanpur, Tundla, and Lucknow. The price of a ticket is uniform regardless of the boarding station. The tour plan consists of meals, lodging, and information providers on the factors of go to. The absolutely air-conditioned practice has 14 coaches, comprising 11 third AC coaches, a pantry automotive, and two sleeper vehicles. Vegetarian meals can be served on board.
BHARAT GAURAV
The interiors of the practice have been primarily based on the Ramayana. The Bharat Gaurav vacationer practice is the Centre’s try to advertise home tourism by means of the Dekho Apna Desh initiative.
Speaking on the flag-off ceremony, Reddy mentioned: “Bharat Gaurav trains are an attempt to showcase the rich cultural, spiritual and historical heritage of the country…”
“The unique concept of Bharat Gaurav trains, as envisaged by the Ministry of Railways, will be helpful in promoting mass tourism across the country and provide an opportunity to people from all parts of the country to explore the architectural, cultural and historical marvels of the country.”
The IRCTC has tied up with Paytm and Razorpay to offer EMI choices to passengers. It can be providing a 5% early-bird low cost to the primary 50% passengers.
With inputs from Asian News International.
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