Rediscovering Lord Ram’s Epic Journey: Indian Railways To Flag Off Sri Ramayana Express Today

The Indian Railways will today (14 November) launch the Ramayana Express, which will take pilgrims to destinations associated with the life of Lord Ram, Economic Times has reported. It will take 16 days to complete the journey spread over India and Sri Lanka.

After departing from Delhi, the train will make its first stop in Ayodhya, followed by halts at other destinations of the Ramayana circuit, including Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayag, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Hampi and Rameshwaram. In Sri Lanka, it will cover Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo and Negombo.

The train will have will have the capacity to accommodate 800 passengers. The India leg of the tour is priced at Rs 15,120 per person. The Sri Lanka tour will cost Rs 36,970 per person. Those opting for the Sri Lanka leg of the Ramayana Yatra will have to take a flight to Colombo from Chennai. The package will cover meals, accommodation, wash and change facilities and sight-seeing arrangements.

Due to the huge response by the public for Ramayana tour, Indian Railways will be launching three new Ramayana Express trains from Jaipur, Madurai and Rajkot to meet the demand.