Updated November 8th, 2021 at 08:22 IST
Shri Ramayan Yatra train commences from New Delhi; to cover 11 pilgrim sites in 17 days
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's special train will move through the holy destinations that hold special mention in the epic of Ramayana.
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As the pompous celebrations of Diwali conclude, the Indian Railways have come up with another gift for Indians, as the IRCTC’s Shri Ramayana Yatra train commences its first trip on Sunday, November 7.
In a communique IRCTC on Sunday informed that the Shri Ramayana Yatra train will commence on Sunday evening from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station. The train is scheduled to depart at 6.30 pm from Delhi and will head towards the next destination on the tour. The excitement of the citizens was at par for the trip as the train had been fully booked by passengers.
IRCTC’s fully booked ‘Shri Ramayan Yatra’ train commences today from New Delhi
"The unique initiative of operating Deluxe AC Tourist Train on Ramayana circuit with the name Shri Ramayana Yatra being conducted by IRCTC Ltd, a public sector undertaking under Ministry of Railways has got an overwhelming response from the public. The first tour, starting from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on November 7, 2021, covering the visit of all prominent places associated with the life of Lord Shri Rama is fully booked," the press release read.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's special train will move through the holy destinations that hold special mention in the epic of Ramayana during the ride. The 17-day journey of the train will commence through New Delhi, moving through UP’s Ayodhya and ending at Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram.
जय श्री राम!
— Darshana Jardosh (@DarshanaJardosh) November 7, 2021
पहली रामायण सर्किट ट्रेन दिल्ली के सफदरजंग रेलवे स्टेशन से आज रवाना हो रही है। यह ट्रेन भारतीय रेलवे का एक अभिनव प्रयास है, जो यात्रियों को अगले 17 दिन में प्रभु श्री राम के जीवन से जुड़े प्रमुख स्थानों जैसे अयोध्या, सीतामढ़ी और चित्रकूट इत्यादि के दर्शन करवाएगी। pic.twitter.com/v6pxYa4n5R
During the journey, the Travelers will visit Ayodhya, Nandigram, Janakpur, Sitamarhi, Kashi, Prayag, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi, and Rameshwaram to visit all of the main religious sites related to Lord Shri Ram. The train will arrive in Delhi on the 17th day of its voyage after visiting Rameshwaram. Complete vaccination is required for guests aged 18 and above boarding this deluxe tourist train, to ensure safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
#IRCTC Deluxe AC Tourist Train is all set for its departure today from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on Shri Ramayana Yatra Circuit for 16 Nights /17 Days with 132 tourists on board.#RamayanaCircuit #RamayanaYatra pic.twitter.com/bHuRBigvMP
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) November 7, 2021
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also took to Twitter and shared pictures of the Ramayana circuit train, "Indian Railways will run Ramayana circuit train from today to visit all the important religious places related to Lord Shri Ram. Jai Shree Ram!" he wrote.
प्रभु श्रीराम से जुड़े सभी महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक स्थलों के दर्शन हेतु आज से भारतीय रेल चलाएगी रामायण सर्किट ट्रेन। जय श्री राम! pic.twitter.com/VWVE5Bms14
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) November 7, 2021
IRCTC to schedule next trip on Dec, 12
IRCTC will operate this tour again on December 12, 2021, at a similar price and duration, given the high demand. This trip will take 17 days to complete. Tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi shrine and Hanuman temple in Ayodhya, as well as Bharat Mandir in Nandigram, during this train's first journey.
Image: Twitter
With ANI Inputs
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Published November 7th, 2021 at 18:59 IST
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