IRCTC Dussehra Tour 2026: Visit Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya in 5 Days; Package Starts at ₹35,000

Travellers planning a spiritual getaway around the festive season have a new option from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). A special air tour from Ahmedabad will cover some of Uttar Pradesh's most popular pilgrimage destinations, including Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.

The four-night, five-day journey is scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026. Apart from flights, the package includes hotel accommodation, selected meals, local transportation and travel insurance.

Prices start at ₹35,000 per person for triple occupancy, while the cost varies according to room-sharing preference and the age of children travelling with the family.

Only 20 seats are listed for the tour, making advance booking particularly relevant for travellers interested in the itinerary.

IRCTC Tour to Start From Ahmedabad on October 22

The special pilgrimage package has been designed primarily for travellers departing from Gujarat. The itinerary begins with a flight from Ahmedabad to Varanasi on October 22 and concludes with a return flight from Ayodhya to Ahmedabad on October 26.

During the five-day trip, tourists will visit Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.

The package combines air travel with organised local transportation, which means travellers do not have to separately arrange flights, hotels and transfers for the major components included in the tour.

What Is Included in the IRCTC Package?

The tour includes several essential travel services. According to the package details, travellers will receive:

• Air tickets for the specified onward and return journeys

• Hotel accommodation in Varanasi and Ayodhya

• Breakfast and dinner as specified in the itinerary

• Airport-to-hotel transfers

• Bus transportation for scheduled local sightseeing

• Travel insurance

• Visits to destinations covered under the itinerary

Travellers should still carefully check the detailed package conditions while booking, particularly regarding expenses that are not included, personal purchases, additional meals and any optional sightseeing.

Visit Kashi Vishwanath and Experience Ganga Aarti

Varanasi is one of the main highlights of the itinerary.

Travellers will get an opportunity to experience the spiritual atmosphere of Kashi and visit important religious locations, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

The city's famous ghats are another major attraction. A visit to the Ganga ghats and the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat can be among the memorable experiences for pilgrims visiting Varanasi.

Varanasi attracts visitors throughout the year, but travelling as part of an organised tour can be useful for families who prefer to have transportation and accommodation arranged in advance.

Prayagraj Also Included in the Itinerary

The tour will also take travellers to Prayagraj, another important pilgrimage destination in Uttar Pradesh.

The city holds special religious significance because of the Triveni Sangam, traditionally regarded as the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.

Including Prayagraj alongside Varanasi and Ayodhya allows travellers to cover three major spiritual destinations during a single five-day journey.

Ram Mandir Darshan in Ayodhya

Ayodhya is another major attraction included in the package.

Travellers will get an opportunity to visit the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir along with other religious sites included in the scheduled itinerary.

For pilgrims interested in combining Kashi Vishwanath darshan with a visit to Ram Mandir, the package offers both destinations within one organised journey.

The return flight is scheduled to depart directly from Ayodhya, avoiding the need to travel back to Varanasi before returning to Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad-Varanasi Flight Schedule

According to the stated itinerary, passengers will travel from Ahmedabad to Varanasi on October 22, 2026.

Flight 6E 6805 is scheduled to leave Ahmedabad at 11:20 AM and reach Varanasi at 1:10 PM.

The planned schedule is:

Ahmedabad → Varanasi
October 22, 2026
Departure: 11:20 AM
Arrival: 1:10 PM
Flight: 6E 6805

Travellers should remember that flight timings can be modified by the airline because of operational requirements.

Ayodhya-Ahmedabad Return Flight

The return journey is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

Flight 6E 6109 is expected to depart from Ayodhya at 11:55 AM and arrive in Ahmedabad at 2:10 PM.

Ayodhya → Ahmedabad
October 26, 2026
Departure: 11:55 AM
Arrival: 2:10 PM
Flight: 6E 6109

Passengers should verify the final flight timings closer to their travel date because schedules may change.

IRCTC Tour Package Price

The cost depends on the occupancy selected by the passenger. Triple sharing offers the lowest listed adult fare at ₹35,000 per person.

For children below two years of age, travellers will need to contact the IRCTC office for applicable booking conditions and charges.

Families should calculate the total package price according to the number of adults, children and rooms required before confirming the booking.

Only 20 Seats Available

The package has a limited capacity of 20 seats. Travellers interested in joining the tour may therefore want to check availability before finalising leave or making other travel arrangements.

Since seat availability can change after bookings are made, passengers should rely on the latest information displayed through official IRCTC tourism channels at the time of reservation.

What to Check Before Booking

Although several major expenses are bundled into the package, passengers should read the complete itinerary, cancellation rules and inclusion/exclusion list before making payment.

Special attention should be paid to hotel arrangements, meal plans, sightseeing schedules, entry charges, personal expenses and cancellation deductions.

Travellers should also check whether elderly family members will be comfortable with the sightseeing schedule, walking requirements and transfers involved during the five-day tour.

The latest availability, detailed itinerary and booking conditions can be checked through IRCTC Tourism's official website.

For families looking to visit Kashi Vishwanath, Prayagraj and Ayodhya in a single organised journey, the five-day package offers flights, accommodation and local transportation under one itinerary, with adult fares starting at ₹35,000 per person on triple occupancy.