Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has planned a series of Shri Ramayana Yatra Tours, which will mark a gradual resumption of domestic tourism by trains in view of the improved COVID-19 situation. One such tour began from November 7, 2021. The company has planned the train tour packages utilising its Pilgrim Special Tourist Trains and Deluxe Tourist Trains duly understanding the requirement of the budget and premium segment tourists.
The first departure on the Ramayana Circuit train commenced on November 7, 2021 from New Delhi followed by four other departures in the subsequent month. Other packages include 12 nights / 13 days Shri Ramayana Yatra Express-Madurai, which will depart on November 16, 2021.
IRCTC is the only entity authorised by the Indian railways to provide catering services to railways, online railway tickets and packaged drinking water at railway stations and trains in India.
