In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, the Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimage to the places where he was born Lumbini, gained enlightenment Bodhgaya , first taught Sarnath, and attained Nirvana Kushinagar .
The Buddhist tourist train takes you to these places and helps you experience firsthand the self disciplined and legendary life of Lord Buddha.
India, the country where Buddhism originated has rich memories of the Buddhist legacy. As part of its drive towards austerity, the only kind of art and architecture that it supported were Stupas (stone cased moulds that commemorated relics of Buddha), Chaityas (prayer halls) and Viharas (cells for the monks). Buddhist Train India will help you visit all these places up close for a truly religious experience.
Come, discover the path to enlightenment, towards Buddha by train.
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India Itinerary Tour With Buddhist Special Train
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Buddha Express Special Tourist Train India
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Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train Route
AC- First Class
$175 PER DAY
$1400 FULL TOUR
AC-2 Tier
$145 PER DAY
$1160 FULL TOUR
AC- First Coupe
$175 PER DAY
$1550 FULL TOUR
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Why Visit Buddha by Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train?
The Buddhist tourist train covers all the places which had a significant impact on Buddha’s life and teachings. Board the Buddhist train from Safdarjung Railway Station as it heads for religious and traditional Gaya. Read more...
Bodhgaya is the place where Buddha attained Enlightenment. The train then takes you to Niranjana River wherein Buddha bathed after gaining wisdom. The Iconic Buddha Statue is a hub of worship to revere along with Mighty Temples including UNESCO World Heritage Site Mahabodhi Temple. The ancient city of Rajgir welcomes you in Buddha Express to enjoy the beautiful sights of Bimbimsara Jail, Gridhakut Hill and Venuvan. The Buddhist Train then heads to Nalanda for its world-famous ruins, archaeological museum, and international university. Disembark the Buddhist Train in Sarnath and visit the massive Dhamekh Stupa, oldest archaeological site Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Monastery in the afternoon and Ganges Ghat for Aarti in the evening. Board the Buddhist Train again at night to Nautanwa, the nearest railway station to the Indo Nepal Open Border. Mahaparinirvan Express will take you to Lumbini where you can visit the birthplace of Gautam Buddha- the Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar. The Buddhist Tourist Train then takes you to Kushinagar where Buddha attained Nirvana. Here you will explore Mahaparinirvan Temple, Sacred Rambhar Stupa, Magnificent Mata Kutir Temple and other sites. Arrive at the majestic Jetvana Vihara Monastery, Splendid Pakki Kuti Excavation site, and Ancient Idols and Inscriptions rich Sehat Mahet. Finally, visit the palatial and opulent Taj Mahal to complete a journey that will make you cultivate self-discipline and positive reflection. All meals are provided on the Buddhist Tourist Train along hotel accommodations in every city you visit.
FAQ
A special tourist train started by IRCTC, The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train offers an incredible and comfortable journey to all the important Buddhist sites across India & Nepal.
Visit the official IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train website i.e.www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com Then click on 'book now' & fill in all the details are per your preference. Use the IRCTC account login or Guest Login to fill in passenger details & complete the booking by making payment.
Starting from Delhi Safdarjung Railway station, IRCTC's Buddhist Train covers Bodhgaya, Rajgir & Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti & Agra and return to Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
IRCTC's Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train is scheduled for departure for the season 2024-25. To know more about rates & dates, visit www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com/ratesAndDates
Spread far and wide across India & Nepal, covering all the important Buddhist destinations by oneself can be a daunting task. But with The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, passengers can visit these sacred sites through one soul-soothing train journey.Visit www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com for more details.
Yes. A special promo offer, of 20% Discount on Published Tariff is currently available for Indian Nationals (including NRI, PIO, OCI) for departure dated 19.10.2024, 16.11.2024 and 21.12.2024. For more details, please visit www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com/special-offers
Offering a unique experience, The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train by IRCTC has some special features like deluxe coaches for accommodation, two multi-cuisine restaurants, a separate seating area, a mini-library, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and even a foot massager onboard.
