During the festive season, many people travel by Indian Railways for Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath.
Long lines at stations and ticket booking problems are common during this time.
To help passengers, the Ministry of Indian Railways has launched a new scheme called “Round Trip Package for Festival Rush.”
Under this scheme, travelers get 20% off on return tickets when booking both onward and return journeys together.
Booking Dates and Travel Period
Booking Start Date: 14 August 2025
Onward Journey: 13 to 26 October 2025
Return Journey: 17 November to 1 December 2025
Note: The 20% discount applies only on the base fare and is specially designed for festive travelers.
Objective and Benefits of the Scheme
The main goals of this scheme are:
Ensure passengers get confirmed seats during the festival rush.
Reduce travel expenses for passengers.
Encourage two-way use of train services and better utilization of special trains.
Reduce crowding at stations and balance train loads.
Details of the Discount
Discount: 20% on the base fare of return tickets
Requirements: The return ticket must match the onward journey in class, train, passenger details, and route.
Terms and Conditions
No refunds, amendments, or other discounts (pass, voucher, concession) are valid for these tickets.
Booking must be done either online or at the station counter; both onward and return tickets should use the same method.
The offer does not apply to flexi-fare trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi.
How to Book
- From 14 August, log in to IRCTC or visit the station counter.
- Choose the onward journey using the “Connecting Journey” option.
- Select the return journey with the same details and mode.
- Once confirmed, the 20% discount on the return ticket will be automatically applied.
This scheme allows passengers to travel during festivals at a lower cost and provides assurance for both onward and return tickets, reducing last-minute travel stress.
