Question 1

What is the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train?

Accepted Answer

A special tourist train started by IRCTC, The Buddhist Train offers an incredible and comfortable journey to all the important Buddhist sites across India & Nepal.

Question 2

How to book Maharaparinirvan Express?

Accepted Answer

Visit the official IRCTC Buddhist Train website i.e. www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com. Then click on 'book now' & fill all the details are per your preference. Use the IRCTC account to fill in passenger details & complete the booking by making payment.

Question 3

What is the fare of the IRCTC Buddhist train?

Accepted Answer

Package rates for season 2020-21 are ₹88060 for a full journey in AC first-class coach, while it is ₹72030 for AC second class. To know more, visit irctcbuddhisttrain.com/ratesAndDates

Question 4

What is the route of the IRCTC Buddhist train?

Accepted Answer

Starting New Delhi's Safdarjung railway station, IRCTC's Buddhist Train covers Bodhgaya, Rajgir & Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti & Agra before circuiting back to Delhi.

Question 5

What is the Schedule of the IRCTC Buddhist train?

Accepted Answer

IRCTC's Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train is scheduled for departure from 21st November 2020 onwards. To know more about rates & dates, visit https://www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com/ratesAndDates.

Question 6

Why visit Buddha places by Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is there any discount on Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A special promo offer, 'Pay For One & Your Companion Pays 50% Only' is currently available for Indian Nationals (including NRI, PIO, OCI).

Question 8

What are the special features of the Buddhist train?

Accepted Answer

Offering a unique experience, The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train by IRCTC has some special features like deluxe coaches for accommodation, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a separate seating area, a mini-library, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and even a foot massager onboard.

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