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IRCTC launches 6-day Sri Lanka Ramayana tour for Rs 59,950
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a 6-day, 5-night 'Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra' package starting at Rs 59,950 per person on triple occupancy. The tour departs from Bengaluru on…
The Story in Brief
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a 6-day, 5-night 'Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra' package starting at Rs 59,950 per person on triple occupancy. The tour departs from Bengaluru on 24 September 2026 and covers Colombo, Dambulla, Trincomalee, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Key attractions include Dambulla Cave Temple, Thiru Koneswaram Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Sita Amman Temple, Ashok Vatika, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Kelaniya Buddha Temple.
The package includes SriLankan Airlines economy class flights, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, AC vehicle transfers, English-speaking guide, travel insurance, GST and 2% TCS. Passengers need a passport valid for at least six months from return date, and must submit PAN card and passport copies within three days of booking. Cancellation charges apply: 20% if cancelled 30 days before departure, and 100% if cancelled within 7 days or on no-show. Currently, Indian nationals get free visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Indian Opinion
Some may dismiss this as government tourism gimmickry, but IRCTC's Ramayana tour actually taps genuine religious sentiment while boosting regional ties. The price tag, from Rs 59,950 for triple sharing to Rs 81,100 single, is competitive for an international package covering flights, hotels, meals and insurance. Critics should ask whether this is eco-friendly tourism or just another bus tour with sacred branding. The real test will be whether the itinerary actually respects local cultures beyond Hindu mythology stops, or if it remains a rushed checklist of temples.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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