IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train takes you on a riveting expedition of Buddhist Culture and History
Buddhism Culture and History has had a huge amount of following throughout the world especially because of its moral teachings and simple way of life. Rightly so, the travels that can bring one closer to understanding the true essence of Buddhist culture and history have also gained importance with time. Anyone looking to know more about the life and times of Lord Buddha, wishes to visit all the sites related to his him at least once in their lifetime. To fulfill this desire of people looking to walk in the footsteps of Buddha, IRCTC has launched the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. Taking guests to every place that holds some significance to the followers of the region, a trip onboard this train is equal to achieving the secret of gaining inner-peace and bliss. So, what are you waiting for! To go on this uniquely remarkable journey, book your tickets today on www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com
Guests can opt for Buddhist Temple Tour that extensively covers places of holy pilgrimage associated with Buddhism history. Visiting key places where buddha was born, where he attained enlightenment, where he first taught and where he attained nirvana, a trip aboard the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train will leave you mesmerized. Buddhist pilgrimage tour cost starts from USD 945 dollars and goes all the way up to USD 1305 dollars for 7 nights/8 days journey.
The package includes
- Journey by exclusive air-conditioned train
- Road transport by AC coaches as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- Meals as per the itinerary
- English/Hindi speaking Tour Escort
- Entrance fees of monuments/sightseeing trips as per the itinerary
Below is the details on the Buddhist tour itinerary
Assemble at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Board the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train and depart for Bodh Gaya. Arrive at Gaya. The next morning. Check-in at the hotel, have lunch and relax. Sightseeing of Buddhist Architecture in Bodh Gaya like the Mahabodhi Temple & Niranjana River. Continue sightseeing of Thai Temple, Japanese Temple and Buddha Statue, have dinner & enjoy an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check Out and proceed to Rajgir by coach. Arrival at Rajgir. Sightseeing of Rajgir which includes places like Bimbimsara Jail, Gridhakuta hill & Venuvana Monastery. Enjoy Lunch at the hotel. Proceed to Nalanda, a significant part of Buddhist History, for sightseeing of ruins related to Buddhist Architecture- like world-famous Nalanda University & Nalanda Museum. Proceed to Gaya Railway Station. Arrival at Gaya Railway Station and board the train. Dinner onboard & proceed to Varanasi.
Early morning tea onboard and arrival at Varanasi. Breakfast onboard. Disembark the train and proceed to Sarnath (10 kms) for sightseeing of Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar. Check in at Hotel for Lunch, wash and change. Visit River Ganges Ghat for evening aarti. Return to the Railway Station. Dinner onboard & proceed to Nautanwa for visit to Lumbini, Nepal.
Early morning tea followed by Breakfast on-board. Arrival at Nautanwa Railway station. Proceed by coach to Lumbini, Nepal. Check-in at hotel. Lunch at hotel. Sight-seeing of Lumbini including Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel and proceed to Kushinagar, an integral part of “Buddhism Culture and History” by coach. Arrive at Kushinagar. Proceed for lunch at the hotel. After lunch visit Mahaparinirvan Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Mata Kutir Temple and other sites. Depart to Gorakhpur by coaches. Arrival at Gorakhpur Railway Station. Depart to Balrampur by Buddhist Train. Dinner on board & proceed to Balrampur for visit to Sravasti.
Arrival at Balrampur Railway station. Early morning tea onboard. Departure by coach to Sravasti (15kms). Arrival at the Hotel. Wash & change and breakfast. Sightseeing of Jetvana Vihara, Pakki Kuti & Sehat Mahet. Lunch at the hotel. Proceed to Balrampur Railway station. Arrival at Balrampur Railway Station. Proceed to Agra (450 kms). Dinner on board.
Early morning tea and arrival at Agra City railway station. Wash & change and breakfast onboard. Proceed for sightseeing of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Proceed to the Agra Cantt. Railway Station. Depart by train to New Delhi (220 kms). Lunch on board. Evening Tea. Arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
This remarkable expedition Of “Buddhist Culture and History” offers three different types of accommodation. You can choose from multi-featured AC- First Class, AC- 2 Tier and AC- First Coupe depending upon your budget and requirements. The train has its own dining car which serves sumptuous meals to on-board passengers. The guests are provided with free drinking water and tea/coffee throughout the journey. To book this journey and know more about the itinerary, visit www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com
