Visit Kashi and Ayodhya During Dussehra Holidays: IRCTC Launches Special Tour Package – Check Costs
IRCTC Tour Package: IRCTC has introduced a special religious tour package departing from Ahmedabad. Commencing on October 22, this tour covers visits to Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya, with prices starting at ₹35,000.
IRCTC Dussehra Special Tour: If you are planning a religious trip with your family during the Dussehra holidays, this special IRCTC tour package could be perfect for you. Through this package, you can visit major religious sites in Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya in a single journey. A key highlight of this package is that the travel is by air, and it includes amenities such as hotel accommodation, meals, local transportation, and insurance.
What is included in the Dussehra Special Tour?
IRCTC has curated this special package—titled 'Dussehra Special Kashi-Prayagraj and Ayodhya Darshan'—for travelers from Gujarat. The journey begins in Ahmedabad on October 22, 2026, and spans 4 nights and 5 days. If you wish to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, witness the Ganga Aarti, and seek blessings at the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya, you should definitely learn more about this package.
- Air travel from Ahmedabad to Varanasi and from Ayodhya back to Ahmedabad.
- Hotel accommodation arrangements in Varanasi and Ayodhya.
- Both breakfast and dinner are included in the package.
- Transportation facilities for transfers between the airport, hotels, and various sightseeing locations.
- Insurance is also included in the package.
- A total of 20 seats are available for this tour.
Seek blessings at Kashi Vishwanath, the sacred Triveni Sangam, and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi during the auspicious festive season with IRCTC Tourism's Dussehra special Kashi-Prayagraj & Ayodhya Darshan Tour. The package starts at just ₹35,000/- pp*.
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A Spiritual Experience in Kashi and Ayodhya
This journey offers a spiritual tour of Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya. You will have the opportunity to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the famous Ganga Ghats in Varanasi. The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat promises to be a highlight of the trip. Additionally, the tour includes visits to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and other religious sites in Ayodhya.
What is the flight schedule?
On October 22, 2026, flight number 6E 6805 will depart from Ahmedabad at 11:20 AM and arrive in Varanasi at 1:10 PM.
For the return journey on October 26, 2026, flight number 6E 6109 will depart from Ayodhya at 11:55 AM and arrive in Ahmedabad at 2:10 PM.
However, according to IRCTC, this flight schedule is subject to change based on the airline's operational requirements.
What is the cost of the IRCTC tour?
The starting price for this tour package is ₹35,000 per person. However, the fare may vary depending on the type of occupancy.
- Single occupancy: ₹43,500 per person
- Double occupancy: ₹36,000 per person
- Triple occupancy: ₹35,000 per person
- Children aged 5–11 years (with bed): ₹33,200
- Children aged 5–11 years (without bed): ₹31,000
- Children aged 2–4 years (without bed): ₹25,800
- For booking for children aged 0–2 years, please contact the IRCTC office.
What is included in the package?
- Air tickets
- Airport-to-hotel transfers
- Bus for local transportation
- Hotel accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Travel insurance
