Acting as ‘Setu’ this “Shri Ramayan Express” will bring you close to Lord Ram

New Delhi, July 12: Bridging the connectivity and giving it a new space, two countries India and Sri Lanka have always combined and collaborated in various areas. Connecting through mythology and cultural aspect, the Indian Railway has decided to launch a special privileged “Ramayana Express” for the pilgrimage places encompassing the epic Ramayana.

Hitting a journey that will start from a visit to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Hindu god Ram, and end at Colombo in Sri Lanka, where Sita was held captive by Ravan, this expression will be a privilege to all the pilgrims of India and Sri Lanka. The train has been intended to be flagged off on November 14 naming it Shri Ramayana Express.

 

The journey within India, which will cover all religious destinations from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram, would cost around Rs 15,120 per person. The amount would also cover major expenses of your religious journey, including onboard train meals, night stays, changing and washroom facilities at Dharamshala. The train, which will start from Safdarjung station of Delhi, will make its first stop in Ayodhya, which according to the epic is the birthplace of the Hindu god Ram, Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot and the Kanak Bhawan Temple.

The train will then move along the circuit, making stops at Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayag, Shringaverpur, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi, and Rameshwaram or at the nearest railway stations. Railways will facilitate trips by road from the station to the pilgrimage site. Those wanting to go to Sri Lanka will be transferred to Chennai by train and flown to Colombo. They will also travel to Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya and Chilaw.