UP's Yogi Govt Introduces 5 Weekend Religious Tour Packages: Check Schedule, Itinerary, And More
UP's Yogi Govt Introduces 5 Weekend Religious Tour Packages: Check Schedule, Itinerary, And More Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 11:04 IST The initiative
UP's Yogi Govt Introduces 5 Weekend Religious Tour Packages: Check Schedule, Itinerary, And More Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 11:04 IST The initiative is a part of the state government's efforts to connect devotees with the holy city of Ayodhya and the eternal spiritual consciousness of Naimisharanya Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, in Ayodhya. (File IMAGE: PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced five weekend religious tour packages, including ‘Sugam Darshan’, to connect citizens with the state’s spiritual heritage. This initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to connect devotees with Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, and the eternal spiritual consciousness of Naimisharanya through the ‘Visit My State’ campaign. According to an official statement from the government, the tour packages will allow people to travel regularly from Lucknow to Ayodhya and Naimisharanya, as well as Prayagraj-Ayodhya, Prayagraj-Chitrakoot and Prayagraj-Vindhyachal Dham. The benefits of these services will be made available, starting this weekend. Simplified Booking Process In its move to accelerate the ‘Visit My State’ campaign –– aiming to boost tourism in the state –– the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has simplified the booking process for travellers, allowing devotees to register their journeys through both online and offline modes. Pertinent to note that bookings for the special tour packages can be made through the UPSTDC’s official website, which is upstdc.co.in. Special discounts will be provided on group bookings. According to Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, the UPSTDC regularly operates attractive tour packages keeping in mind the convenience of devotees and tourists.
He stated that after receiving extensive public support, the ‘Sugam Darshan’ service has now been made a regular service as part of the effort to promote ‘Visit My State’. Similarly, the one-day pilgrimage from Lucknow to Naimisharanya Dham has also been made a regular service. One-day weekend tour packages from the Kumbh city of Prayagraj to Ayodhya, Chitrakoot Dham and Vindhyachal have also been regularised, he said. Singh asserted that the service would continue without interruption, adding even if only two devotees book a particular journey, the tour will remain operational. Check Schedule, Itinerary, And More Lucknow-Ayodhya Travel: The one-day ‘Sugam Darshan’ journey from Lucknow to Ayodhya will now operate every Saturday and Sunday, read the statement. The journey will kickstart at 7:30 A.M. from Hotel Gomti in Lucknow. Thereafter, Thereafter, the vehicle will pick up devotees from 1090 Chauraha at 7:45 A.M. and Polytechnic Chauraha at 8:00 A.M., arriving in Ayodhya at approximately 10:30 A.M. During the full-day tour, devotees will be taken for darshan at Hanumangarhi, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and Kanak Bhawan. After lunch arrangements at Saryu Guest House, the itinerary will include visits to the Saryu River Front, Ram Ki Paidi and Nageshwarnath Temple. The return journey to Lucknow will begin at 5:00 P.M. The affordable package, operated through a Tempo Traveller, has been priced at Rs 1,500 for senior citizens and Rs 2,000 for other travellers. To make the journey comfortable and convenient, facilities such as a local guide, drinking water and lunch will also be provided. 2. Lucknow-Naimisharanya Tour: The one-day Lucknow-Naimisharanya tour will commence every Friday at 7:30 A.M. from Hotel Gomti in Lucknow and reach the destination at around 10:00 A.M. Thereafter, visitors will be taken to Chakratirth, Vyas Gaddi and Dadhichi Kund.
