Navratri 2022: IRCTC Introduces Special Sattvic Food For Travelers
During Navratri, people traveling across India will be able to celebrate the festive season while enjoying a unique menu organized by the Indian Railways called the 'Vrat Thali'.

Beginning today September 26, the auspicious festival of Navratri will be celebrated in India. On the festive occasion of Navratri, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited has declared to offer a unique meal full of festive delicacies for travelers. During Navratri, people traveling across India will be able to celebrate the festive season while enjoying a unique menu organized by the Indian Railways called the 'Vrat Thali'. The travelers will be offered feasts without onion garlic on the way to their excursion and the travelers should submit a request by approaching 1323. Travelers can enjoy this facility at 400 railway stations.
IRCTC via Twitter
Sharing the information via Twitter, the Indian Railways wrote, "During the auspicious festival of Navratri, IR brings to you a special menu to satiate your Vrat cravings, being served from 26.09.22 - 05.10.22. Order the Navratri delicacies for your train journey from the 'Food on Track' app, visit http://ecatering.irctc.co.in or call on 1323."
Cost of the Vrat Thali
The underlying value of IRCTC's food menu starts at Rs 99. Travelers are mentioned to take note that unique Navratri food will be accessible just on IRCTC trains which offer e-catering services.
Menu of the Vrat Thali
The starter menu incorporates Aloo chaap, Sabudana tikki, and paneer makhmali with parathas. During Navratri, enthusiasts quick for nine days while looking for gifts from Goddess Durga. According to customs, individuals as a rule eat food like kuttu ki puri, singhare ke pakode, and sabudana vada among others.
Steps to book IRCTC's Navratri Vrat Thali
- Visit the official website of IRCTC's e-Catering services at www.ecatering.irctc.co.in.
- On the home screen, fill in your ten-digit PNR number and proceed by clicking the arrow.
- Now choose the outlet from the list of cafes and restaurants available at the location.
- Choose the food with an option to pay online or by cash on delivery and proceed to complete the order.
- The food will be conveyed to your seat.