Indian Railways to launch special Ramayana-themed tourist train by March-end

The latest offering from the Indian Railways will be the next edition of Ramayana Express. The information has been made public by the Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav in a recent announcement.
So, what’s so special about this train? As per the latest reports, the interiors of the train will have Ramayana-themed décor, and bhajans will be played on board. The trains will take the pilgrims to all those locations that are associated with Hindu deity Rama. This special Ramayana-themed tourist train will start chugging on those routes from March 28. Further, the upcoming train service will originate from several locations, i.e., Delhi Safdarjung, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Bareilly.
During this 16N/17D tour, this train will take the pilgrims to places associated with Lord Rama, such as Ram Janmbhoomi and Hanuman Garhi at Ayodhya; Sita Mata Mandir at Sitamarhi in Bihar; Bharat Mandir at Nandigram; Janakpur in Nepal; Sankat Mochan Mandir and Tulsi Manas Mandir at Varanasi; Triveni Sangam, Hanuman Mandir and Bharadwaj Ashram at Prayag; Sita Samahit Sthal at Sitamarhi in UP; Shringi Rishi Mandir at Shringverpur; Panchvati at Nasik; Ramghat and Sati Anusuiya Mandir at Chitrakoot; Anjanadri Hill and Hanuman Janm Sthal at Hampi; and Jyotirlinga Shiva Mandir at Rameshwaram.
While the Sleeper Class will cost you INR 16065 per person, an AC ticket will cost you INR 26775. IRCTC will be running this train, and will have five Sleeper Class non-AC coaches, and five AC three-tier coaches. Booking will be based on a first-come, first-take basis.
The railways also stated that tourists will be offered pure vegetarian meals, whereas accommodation and refreshing facilities will be provided in dharmashalas or hotels. Further, since the train will begin operations during the Navratri festival, food served in the train will be cooked without onion and garlic. Also, fasting food will be made available and will include fruits, sabudana khichdi, potato chat, curd etc., the railways added.