The IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has launched a special Ramayana Yatra tour package to Sri Lanka, covering major places associated with the Ramayana epic. This spiritual journey offers a unique chance for devotees to explore the trail of Lord Rama and Sita across Lanka.
📍 Key Details of the Ramayana Yatra Package:
✈️ Mode of Travel:
- Air tour package (flight from India to Sri Lanka and back).
- Local travel in Sri Lanka by AC buses.
🕉️ Duration:
- 7 Nights / 8 Days tour.
🛕 Main Places Covered (11 Sites):
- Colombo – Arrival & sightseeing.
- Nuwara Eliya – Believed to be Ashok Vatika, where Sita was held captive.
- Seetha Amman Temple
- Divurumpola – Where Sita underwent the agni pariksha.
- Ravana Falls
- Ravana Caves
- Munneswaram Temple
- Manavari Temple – Where Lord Rama installed a Shiva Lingam.
- Kelaniya Temple
- Kataragama Temple
- Trincomalee / Koneswaram Temple – A historic and sacred spot.
💰 Package Inclusions:
- Flight tickets (to & fro from select cities).
- Hotel accommodation (3-star or similar).
- Vegetarian meals.
- Entry fees, guided tours.
- Travel insurance.
- IRCTC tour manager throughout the journey.
🗓️ Booking & Dates:
- Bookings open on IRCTC’s official website.
- Multiple departure dates available from major Indian cities.
🙏 Why Take This Tour?
- A chance to retrace the steps of Lord Rama in Lanka.
- Ideal for pilgrims, mythology enthusiasts, and family trips.
- Well-planned itinerary with cultural and religious significance.
