IRCTC Tour Package: Railways launches flight package to Sri Lanka for New Year's trip; what is the fare?
Indian Railways has announced a new flight package to Sri Lanka (IRCTC Tour Package). This 6-day tour will run from January 11, 2026, to January 16, 2026. The package will take travelers to major Ramayana-related sites in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, and Kandy. A total of 20 seats are available.
Flight and Travel Details
The journey will begin with a departure from Chandigarh to Delhi Airport by Tempo Traveller. A flight from Delhi to Colombo is scheduled with SriLankan Airlines (final confirmation pending). The return journey will be from Colombo to Delhi on January 16th. According to officials, flight timings are subject to change.
Package Inclusions
Return airfare
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel
05 breakfasts, 04 lunches, and 04 dinners
Entry tickets to all sightseeing locations
Travel insurance (up to 80 years)
5% GST and 5% TCS
How much does it cost?
Single Occupancy: ₹80,535
Double Occupancy: ₹68,200
Triple Occupancy: ₹67,395
Child with bed (5-11 years): ₹53,265
Child without bed: ₹49,400
IRCTC has clarified that bookings for children aged 2-4 years will only be accepted at the counter. For infants under 2 years of age, only the air ticket fare will apply. During the trip, travelers will visit several important sites associated with the Ramayana.
Which places will be visited? Munneswaram and Munnavari Temples
Kandy's famous Temple of the Tooth Relic
Ramboda Falls, Spice Garden, and Hanuman Temple
Sita Amman Temple, Hakgala Gardens (Ashoka Vatika)
Divurumpola Temple, where Goddess Sita underwent the fire ordeal
Colombo's major temples and shopping tour
Hotel Accommodation:
Negombo: Vivanta Airport Garden or similar
Kandy: Grand Mountain Hotel
Nuwara Eliya: Ashford Hotel
Colombo: The Ocean Hotel
Things to keep in mind:
Passport validity must be at least 6 months from the return date.
A PAN card is mandatory for international travel.
TCS rate of 20% will be applicable on foreign expenditure exceeding ₹7 lakhs.
The package booking is non-refundable.
This package offers an unforgettable journey to the mythological sites of Sri Lanka for travelers interested in religious tourism. According to IRCTC, seats are limited, so interested individuals should book early.
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