Discovery Indispensable Buddhist travel destinations with IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train
Buddhism is one of the great religions of the world and is over two thousand years old! It was established by Lord Buddha, the prince, after he tried to find an end to human suffering and was enlightened under the fabled Maha Bodhi tree. Buddhism is a way of life that prizes and holds wisdom and compassion above all things else.
India is the land of Lord Buddha’s birth and is visited by lakhs of devotees every year, who take the pilgrimage to visit all of the great places associated with Lord Buddha and all of the places where he taught and preached.
Because India is the land of Lord Buddha, there are many exciting Buddhist travel destinations in India, however it was not possible to visit them in one go. With Buddhist tours and travels, in collaboration with IRCTC, we are attempting to bring the life and times of Lord Buddha to a larger and select audience, so that they may also enjoy and learn from the teachings and everlasting wisdom of Lord Buddha.
Gaya
One of the most famous sites associated with Lord Buddha, it is here that Lord Buddha found enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. One can still find a descendant of the same tree there. Places to visit are the Maha Bodhi Temple, Muchalinda Lake, etc.
Rajgir and Nalanda
World renowned as centers of Buddhist learning, these are amongst the first towns where Lord Buddha is said to have preached. Nalanda was also one of the world’s oldest universities, from 5th CE onwards.
Varanasi and Sarnath
Known as the spiritual center of India, Kashi or Varanasi is a very old city, situated on the banks of the river Ganges. Tranquil and meditative, it is said that one who visits Kashi will surely attain ‘moksha’.
Sarnath is known as the site of Lord Buddha’s first sermon and is visited by thousands of Buddhist devotees every year.
Lumbini
The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini (Nepal) is a holy site for Buddhists. It has many Buddhist temples and inscriptions.
Kushinagar
Kushinagar is known as the resting place of Lord Buddha. Scholars say that it is here that Lord Buddha attained Nirvana, after falling sick and eating mushrooms prepared by a devotee. There are many temples to see here.
Shravasti
According to legend, Lord Buddha spent a large portion of his life in Shravasti, which was one of the largest cities of the age. It was a prosperous trading and religious center for both Jains and Buddhists and is a site of great interest when it comes to “Buddhist Travel Destinations”.
Buddhist Tour Packages
Pilgrimage destinations for this Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train have been carefully selected to offer the passenger the opportunity to feel as close to life as it was in Lord Buddha’s time, his teachings, and on how to be a more calm, loving human being.
The journey is of 8 days/ 7 nights, and Buddhist tours and travels offer the following Buddhist Tour Packages:
1). AC-First Class which costs 1155 dollars or 165 dollars per day
2). AC 2 tier costs 945 dollars or 135 dollars per day
3). AC First coupe 1305 dollars
Minimum duration of the journey is 3 nights / 4 days.
Furthermore as promotion have just begun for this service, we are offering 50% off to the second passenger if you book for 2 or more than 2 passengers.
We hope your journey with us is fruitful and joyous.To book visit www.irctcbuddhistrain.com
