IRCTC Launches India’s First Buddha Travel And Tours Packages
Buddha travel and tours packages are becoming very popular nowadays. The Great Buddha was revered as the Enlightened One and many of his teachings are spread across the world. A Buddhist Circuit entails walking in Buddha’s footsteps and visiting His places of worship and pilgrimage. From the place he was born at Lumbini to where he attained enlightenment and journeyed to, IRCTC has launched a special Buddhist Circuit tour in India that covers this journey.
Buddha’s Festival is a joyful time and Buddhists around the world celebrate it with zest and enthusiasm. Beginning on the night of the full moon every May, homes are decorated with lanterns made from paper and wood and lights are lit up. Meditation, prayers, and Buddha’s life works are peached and monks pray in temples, pouring water over His statue.
IRCTC’s Buddhist Train takes tourists to several Buddhist travel destinations by offering Buddha travel and tours packages. The luxury train has special offers for couples like a 50% discount for the travelling companion.
The train is equipped with different amenities like CCTV cameras for security, dining areas, and personal digital lockers. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dining options are available and breakfast is served during the itinerary as well. For those with food allergies, the chef caters to them and does his best to make meals that suit their dietary preferences.
A Spiritual Journey with Comfort and Convenience
Books on Buddhist Culture, philosophy and good reads are stocked up in the library on-board and special foot massagers are available to guests who want to wind down and relax. Up to 96 seats are there for AC first-class coaches, 60 seats for 2nd class AC coaches, and the train does not leave until all its seats are fully booked.
Overnight hotel accommodations are arranged by IRCTC for Bodhgaya and Lumbini and a tour manager along with IRCTC officials will guide guests and provide assistance throughout the itinerary. In addition to taking guests through the different pilgrimage sites, the train also travels up to the Nepal-India border to visit the Maya Devi Temple and lets pilgrims pay their respects to Buddha’s Mother.
When you make bookings online, IRCTC will email guests travel vouchers at least 14 days prior to the departure date. Travel insurance and visa documents are required for making bookings through the website and smoking is not permitted on the train.
Important pilgrimage sites like Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Varanasi, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti, and Agra are covered during the travel itinerary. In case adequate bookings are not made, guests are notified of changes to the departure date or given a full refund, based on what they decide.
Hop aboard the IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train and embark on a spiritual journey of a lifetime today. To make bookings for the itinerary or additional hotel accommodations, simply visit our official website.
