Aboard the Adventure Express: Discover India's Treasures on Rails

 Indian Railways, with its extensive network, has always been a fascinating mode of travel for both domestic and international tourists. To further enhance this experience, Indian Rail Travel by IRCTC Tourism brings you an assortment of meticulously curated tour packages. With IRCTC Tourism, the journey is as captivating as the destination. Offering a plethora of choices, from cultural to natural wonders, the options are boundless for those wishing to explore the myriad hues of India through its railways.

IRCTC Tourism's South India honeymoon package is an ideal choice for newlyweds looking to embark on a romantic escapade. With its tranquil backwaters, lush green hill stations, and ancient temples, South India offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. The journey through this region on a comfortable train, with the picturesque landscapes unfolding outside the window, is in itself an enthralling experience. The package is designed keeping in mind the preferences of honeymooners, ensuring a hassle-free and memorable time.

One of the most enticing aspects of Indian rail travel by IRCTC Tourism is the diversity in its offerings. With the summer approaching, families can opt for a delightful retreat with the summer tour package with IRCTC Tourism. This itinerary covers places that are not only magnificent in natural beauty but also provide you with a chance to escape the scorching sun of the plains. Furthermore, those in pursuit of a spiritual journey will find solace in IRCTC Tourism Ramayana Yatra tour packages. This exceptional package takes you through various locations that are believed to be associated with the epic Ramayana, allowing you to immerse in the historical and spiritual aspects of these sacred sites.

Whether you are a history lover, a nature enthusiast, or seeking spiritual enlightenment, Indian Train Travel by IRCTC Tourism caters to all. It is not merely about reaching a destination; it is about the unforgettable experiences and the bonds you create during the journey. With state-of-the-art facilities, customized itineraries, and commendable services, IRCTC Tourism ensures that your journey is as mesmerizing as the destinations.

For those ready to embark on a journey of discovery, culture, and heritage, Indian Rail Travel by IRCTC Tourism is your ideal companion. Take the first step towards an unforgettable odyssey and explore the incredible diversity of India through the window of a train. To book your dream journey, visit www.irctctourism.com.

Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra - IRCTC’S Ramayana Tour Packages for you!

 IRCTC Tourism offers a vast range of tour packages. From national to international, rail to air, and from Bharat Darshan to heritage train, tourists can avail of all sorts of tour packages at the lowest prices. IRCTC Tourism also offers tour packages for famous pilgrimages across India.

The Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra tour package is one of the most significant international tour packages offered by the company. As we all know, several mythological places associated with Lord Ram are in Sri Lanka. 

IRCTC's Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra tour package covers destinations like temples of the ancient time including Munneshwari, Munnawaram, Hanuman Temple, Koneshwaram Temple, Ashok Vatika, and many more.

This Ramayana tour package Ex-Delhi is all-inclusive and affordable for the duration of 06 Nights - 07 Days.  

Below mentioned are some sites included in the Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra package and their significance associated with Ramayana;

Koneswaram temple  – The Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Dakshina-Then Kailasam is a classical-medieval Hindu temple located high above the bay. The temple is one of the "Pancha Ishwarams" (Abode of Shiva) 

The Hakgala Botanical Garden (Ashok Vatika): When Ravana abducted Sita, he kept her at this place, insisting that she marry him. It was here where Hanuman brought her lord Rama’s ring with the news that he was looking for her. He offered to take her back, but she denied saying it would be an insult to Rama’s honour if he did so. 

Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya: The stream that runs from the hill catered to the day-to-day needs of Sita during her exile at Ashoka Vatika. She used to take a bath in this stream. Now there is also a temple of Rama Parivar by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that footprints akin to Lord Hanumans are found by this river -some small and some large. 

Divurmpola: When Rama killed Ravana and liberated Sita, many people questioned her purity, and this is where she gave Agni Pariksha- a test to prove her chastity by offering herself to the fire. However, she came unscathed and proved her holiness during this ritual at this place.

Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda: Hanuman was searching for Sita on these hills of Ramboda, therefore the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built this temple with Hanuman as the main deity. Special Poojas are conducted on every full moon. 

Gayathri Pedam:- This is where Meghnath, Ravana’s son, propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and was granted extraordinary powers by lord Shiva. 

Kelaniya Temple:- After King Ravana’s death, Ravana’s brother Vibhishana was coroneted as the king of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. 

Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple:- This is the temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and the only temple in the world to have a chariot of Anjaneyar. 

Muneswaram Temple is the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Eshwaran). A Shiva lingam was already built here when lord Rama visited the place. So it is believed that this temple was here even before the Ramayana, this means a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was already existing here before Rama’s penance.

Manavari Temple: Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed to by Lord Rama, also called Ramalinga Shivan. Rama installed his 1st lingam for Shiva at Manavari, about 5 km from Munneswaram, near the banks of Deduru Oya. The lingams followed this at Thiru Koneshwaram in Trincomalee, Thiru Ketheeshwaram near Mannar, and Rameshwaram in India. These Tamil Ishwaram temples are traditional places of Shiva worship but are also dedicated to Vishnu’s Avatar, Lord Rama. 

Book Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra in easy steps at the lowest prices from www.irctourism.com under international packages. 

Spectacular India tour with IRCTC Tourism

 One of the oldest civilisations in the world. India is a diverse country with such mesmerizing landscape, snow-capped mountains, beautiful deserts, wildlife sanctuaries with various species, flavorful cuisine, multiple languages, glorious heritage and a lot more. 

If you are looking to plan a tour via Indian railways then you are in the right place. Let’s get started on why you should book a train to travel through India. 

5 Reasons to book Indian Rail Tour

• Budget-friendly

• Easy travel

• Enjoyable and fun journeys

• Stable fare and money saver

• Comfort and relaxation

Budget-friendly

If you are on a budget, trains are an increasingly cost-effective alternative.

Easy Travel

Within India you can travel to most places without much official documentation like a passport or visa. But if you plan to travel abroad, you first have to take care about your passport then visa, if necessary.  Apart from this, baggage allowance is the biggest relief on train tours as compared to flights. 

Enjoyable and fun journeys

Let’s agree! when you are travelling with your loved ones and friends you enjoy during the journey, making fond memories to be cherished forever.

Stable fare and money saver

Train fares are usually the same day after day on any particular route, whether it's any day of the week or month.

Comfort and relaxation

Enjoy the scenic beauty and relax. Enjoy “more legroom” than you would and move around at your will. 

Best-selling India Tour packages

If you are looking for train trips in India then we have some popular tours for you.

Ramayana Yatra tour packages

Connecting India and Nepal. IRCTC introduces ‘Shri Ramayana Yatra’ by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train. Visit the prominent sacred places associated with the life of Lord Rama. It will take you to well-known destinations that you can witness yourself. It includes Ayodhya, Nandigram, Janakpur, Sitamarhi, Varanasi, Prayagraj- Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi etc. Check it out here

Khushboo Gujarat Ki Tour Package

It covers the destinations like Somnath, Diu, Porbandar, Dwarka, etc. through an amazing journey of Gujarat. If you want to experience the best of tour then IRCTC Tourism is the best choice. 

If you want to travel within a specific budget, then it is best to visit places close to home. Some of the most pocket-friendly tourist destinations are Rishikesh, Pushkar, Mclodganj, Udaipur, Gokarna, Wayanad, etc. 

A few more rail tour packages that are popular are mentioned below:

• Matarani Rajdhani Package

• Shri Shakti Full Day Darshan

• Coastal Karnataka

• Kerala hill & water

• Mystical Kashmir with house boat accommodation 

• Chennai Coorg package

If you love train travel, then IRCTC’s ‘Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train’ is the most suitable option for travelling to India’s most popular tourist destinations on a budget. 

Many of our tour packages are also available for group bookings. Have a look at that on IRCTC Tourism portal i.e., www.irctctourism.com. 

Book the best India tour packages like Ramayana Yatra tour packages, Khushboo Gujarat Ki Tour Package, Swadesh Darshan and more categories. Whether you are an adventurer or looking for a spiritual, pilgrim or casual journey IRCTC Tourism has it all. Book now!