IRCTC Launches Luxury ‘Shri Ramayana Yatra’ Train

New Delhi     – In a significant move for faith-based tourism, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has officially announced the 2026 schedule for its flagship     Shri Ramayana Yatra    . This     17-day journey    , operated via the state-of-the-art Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train, will commence on     March 30, 2026    , departing from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station .

The curated itinerary spans approximately     7,560 km    , offering devotees a comprehensive trail of prominent sites associated with Lord Rama, including:

–     The Heartland:     Ayodhya (Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi), Nandigram, and Prayagraj

–     International Halt:     A road excursion from Sitamarhi (Bihar) to     Janakpur in Nepal    , the birthplace of Goddess Sita

–     The Southern Leg:     Sacred visits to Nashik (Panchvati), Hampi (Kishkindha), and Rameshwaram 

The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe train accommodates 150 passengers with modern amenities including two fine-dining restaurants, a flameless kitchen, shower cubicles, sensor-based washrooms, foot massagers, and CCTV surveillance .

    Package pricing (all-inclusive):    

| Class of Travel | Occupancy | Price (Per Person) |

| AC III Tier | Triple Sharing | Rs 1,11,630 |

| AC II Tier | Double Sharing | Rs 1,51,225 |

| AC I Tier (Cabin) | Double Sharing | Rs 1,64,940 |

A part-payment option allows booking with an initial 25% deposit. Boarding facilities are available at Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Kanpur, and Lucknow .

    Take for the Indian B2B Fraternity:    

This product demonstrates the commercial viability of curated pilgrimage tourism. Travel agents can leverage this model to create similar high-value spiritual circuits, while destination management companies along the route should develop pre/post tour extensions. The success of this train opens doors for more thematic circuits based on India’s rich religious and cultural heritage.