IRCTC Retiring Room Booking Online Process (Any Station) 2023

A retiring room is a comfortable and affordable accommodation option provided by Indian Railways at selected railway stations across the country. Here you can rest before or after your train journey.

IRCTC has made it easier to book a retiring room online through their official website irctctourism.com.

You can also book a retiring room offline by visiting the railway station and then submitting a request form.

In this article, you will get to know the following points on how to book IRCTC retiring rooms online,

Eligibility
Details required
Prices
Steps to book IRCTC retiring rooms

Let’s see each of these points in detail.

Eligibility criteria to book IRCTC retiring rooms online

To be eligible to book an IRCTC retiring room online,

You must have a valid train ticket for the same or connecting journey within 48 hours of booking.
You must have an active IRCTC account or a valid email id and mobile number.
You must book the retiring room for a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 48 hours.
You must book the retiring room at least 2 days in advance and not more than 60 days in advance.

Details required to book a retiring room online

The documents or details required to book a retiring room online are,

PNR number
Mobile number
Email ID
Identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID card, etc.)

IRCTC retiring room prices

The prices of IRCTC retiring rooms vary depending on the station, bed type, room type, quota, duration, etc.

Steps to book IRCTC retiring room online in India

To book a retiring room at any station online,

Step 1: Go to the official website of IRCTC Tourism

The ‘Retiring room’ option on the IRCTC Tourism website

First, go to the official website of IRCTC Tourism at irctctourism.com.
Next, click on the “Retiring Room” option on the top menu bar.
A new page will open.

(Direct link to the retiring room page)

Step 2: Login into the portal

The ‘Login’ option for retiring room booking

Now, click on the ‘Login’ option at the top of the page.
Next, enter your IRCTC username and password.
You can also log in as a guest by clicking on the ‘Guest Login’ option and then entering your email and mobile number.
Next, click on the ‘Login’ button.

Step 3: Enter your PNR number

Once you are logged in, enter your PNR number (the 10-digit number printed on your train ticket).
Next, click on the ‘Search’ button.
A new page will open up.

Step 4: Choose your station

Now, you will be asked to choose the station where you want to book the retiring room.
Select the source or destination station.
A new page will open.

Step 5: Enter booking preferences

Now, enter your check-in and check-out date and time.
Next, select the slot duration (for how long you need the room).
Next, select bed type and AC status.
Next, select the passengers for whom you want the room.
Next, click on the ‘Check Availability’ button.
Next, click on the ‘Ok’ button. A new page will open.

Step 6: Select rooms

On the new page, the details of all the available rooms will be displayed.
Now, select the available room (or rooms) and slot duration as per your preference.
Next, click on the ‘Proceed’ button.

Step 7: Enter your details

Details entry page for retiring room booking

Now, allot rooms to specific passengers (if applicable).
Next, enter your personal details in the specified fields.
Next, enter your identity proof details such as ID card type and ID card number (of one passenger).
Next, click on the ‘Proceed’ button.

Step 8: Complete the payment

Now, check the complete booking summary.
Next, tick the ‘I Agree’ checkbox.
Next, click on the ‘Make Payment’ button.
An OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter it in the specified field.
Next, click on the ‘Verify’ button.
You will be taken to a payment gateway. Complete the payment using your preferred method.

Your retiring room will be successfully booked. You can take a printout of the booking confirmation by clicking on the ‘Print Voucher’ option.

You need to visit the railway station with your train ticket, booking receipt, and identity proof. You need to collect the key to your booked retiring room from the caretaker or station master. Return the key to your booked retiring room to the caretaker or station master from whom you have collected it.

By following these steps, you can easily book a retiring room online at any available station in India.

You can also check the status of your booking online through the official website of IRCTC Tourism at irctctourism.com.

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