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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Packages in India are designed carefully which enables the traveler to admire the beautiful pilgrimages sites. The 8 days soulful journey covers destinations like Bodhgaya, Rajgir/Nalanda, Varanasi/Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti, and Agra. The Buddhist Circuit Tourist train departs and arrives from Delhi Railway station. Thousands of people from across the globe have an urge to experience the serenity of all the Buddhist temples, stupas, monasteries and museums. All the magnificent sites are revered by millions of people every year. For a relaxing and joyous train journey, IRCTC  offers three kinds of accommodation like AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, and AC First Coupe. The exclusive dining car on board offers mouth-watering dishes from breakfast to dinner. Medical facility and travel insurance are covered in the tour package.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Packages offers lucrative deals and exciting discounts. On day 01 train departs from Delhi Railway Station towards its first destination i.e. Bodhgaya. On Day 02 the train reaches to its first destination. Bodhgaya has many prominent pilgrimage sites like Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi Tree, Falgu River, and Royal Bhutan Monastery. Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment under the pious Bodhi tree. On Day 03 from Bodhgaya, the Buddhist Circuit Train reaches Nalanda, which is famous for its archaeological museum and Nalanda University. The next destination Rajgir is famous for its Venuvan Monastery, Gridhakuta Hills and Bimbisara Jail. On Day 04 the train proceeds towards another significant destination i.e. Varanasi. The sacred place has serene vibes as there are many beautiful temples and forts. The main tourist’s attractions are Chaukhandi Stupa, Tibetan Temple, Thai Temple, and Ashoka Pillar.                     

Buddhist Circuit Tour Package covers all the prominent Buddhist sacred sites like Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Varanasi, Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti, and Agra. Go on a spiritual journey and experience tranquillity by choosing this wonderful package. All the places are of high significance and stand as an attestation to the numerous events that occurred in the life span of The Divine Buddha. The itinerary is crafted for 8 days and you can choose to travel either in AC- First Class, AC 2 Tier or AC First Coupe. With onboard dining and comfortable train berths, you can enjoy a comfortable journey. There is a medical facility available on board and travel insurance is also provided to the guests. Exquisite meals on board from breakfast to dinner are served to the guests. The hygiene and cleanliness on the train is extraordinary which makes the journey commendable.

Buddhist Circuit Tour begins from Delhi and the first stoppage is Bodh Gaya. This place has a great significance as Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment under Bodhi Tree and the famous Mahabodhi temple is built around that tree.

The train further proceeds towards the next destination - Nalanda, where famous attractions are Nalanda University and Museum. Then the guests move forward to Rajgir, the small town which is famous for its Gridhakuta Hills. Lord Buddha used to preach sermons to his devotees here.

Further train proceeds towards Varanasi where guests can enjoy boating in river Ganga and enjoy mesmerizing evening Aarti. Sarnath is few kilometers away from Varanasi where Lord Buddha gave his four noble truths.

The guests are taken from Gorakhpur to Lumbini by road. Lumbini is situated at the border of Nepal and it is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Moving forward to next destination i.e. Kushinagar where Lord Buddha attained Parnirvana. It is also considered the most visited site in India as millions of people from across the globe come here on Buddha Purnima to seek Lord’s blessings. There are several temples, stupas, and monasteries which are prominent tourist attractions.

The next Buddhist pilgrimage site is. Sravasti which is famous for Jetavana Monastery.  After exploring all the Buddhist pilgrimage sites the guests are further taken to last but not the least magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra which brings an end to the blissful tour. The tour ends with a visit to Agra Fort before returning to Delhi.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Packages in India are crafted carefully which enable the traveler to admire the astonishing architectural design and a fascinating art collection that flourished during its time. It offers a tour of all the destinations that impacted Lord Buddha‘s life from his birth until the time he attained Parinirvana.  Come and experience tranquillity and peace derived from Buddha’ teachings while exploring all the Buddhist Pilgrimage sites like Bodhgaya, Nalanda/Rajgir, Varanasi/Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar, and Sravasti. The fully guided 8 Days tour will take you to all the Buddhist Shrines which are revered by millions of people from across the globe.

Tour departs from Delhi on Day 1 for Gaya and the last destination will be Agra. The prominent tourists’ attractions in Gaya are Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Falgu River, and Royal Bhutan Monastery. The famous Mahabodhi Temple was built around Bodhi Tree where he attained Enlightenment. Moving further the next destination will be Nalanda/Rajgir which is famous for Surya Mandir, Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall, and Nalanda Archaeological Museum. Rajgir pilgrimage tour takes you to Bimbisara Jail, Gridhakuta Hills and Venuvan Monastery. In this package, you will visit all Buddhist Temples Stupas. Next on your journey is Varanasi where you will visit Tibetan Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Thai Temple. Moreover, the serene vibes of this city will enchant you.    

On Day 05 the train travels to the birthplace of Lord Buddha i.e. Lumbini. This sacred place has many monuments, museums, monasteries and temples like Myanmar Golden Temple, World Peace Pagoda, China Temple, Lumbini Museum and Dharma Swami Maharaja Buddha.  A traveler can also relish yummy street food here. From Lumbini, you will further visit Kushinagar which holds a huge significance in Buddhism as Lord Buddha attained Parnirvana here. Several beautiful tourist attractions in this city are Japanese Temple, Wat Thai Temple, Mathakaut Temple, Ramabhar Stupa, Chinese Temple, Sun Temple, Birla Temple, museums and meditation parks. On Budh Purnima, the devotees don’t miss the golden opportunity to visit this sacred site.

On Day 07 the train further moves to a new destination known as Sravasti. A magnificent place where Lord Buddha used to spend time meditating in the rain while preaching his sermons. The train then proceeds towards Agra which is famous for its monuments, forts and the wonderful Taj Mahal. The marvelous structures of the forts and monuments will leave an everlasting impact on you.

Buddhist Tourist Place In India | Visit In Special Train of Buddhist Circuit

About

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation handles all the operations related to the catering, tourism, and online bookings of Indian Railways. The expansion of IRCTC led to the launch of Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. The ‘Lifeline of Nation’, IRCTC offers a tour package to the destinations that impacted Buddha’s life. IRCTC is a huge e-commerce platform with more than 5 lakh bookings daily. As a result of the expansion of its services, IRCTC came up with Buddhist Circuit Train. With world-class comfort and excellent hospitality, Buddhist Train makes you explore revered destinations of Buddhism.

Contemporary Features

With a spiritual tour to the land of Buddha, the train covers more than 10 destinations. As per the itinerary, the Buddhist Train chugs its way towards the best Buddhist places to visit. All of the amenities on-board are crafted to keep the guests captivated while they fathom the Buddhist odyssey. The highly advanced features of Buddhist Train include:

Accommodation- The train has 3 different categories of accommodation. AC 1ST Class, AC 2 Tier, and AC 1ST Coupe are managed to provide the guests with one of a kind travel experience.

Dining Car- The train has its own dining car, evenly spacious with excellent ambiance. The restaurant boasts all modern comforts.

Heavenly Meals- Mouth-watering food can enhance every travel experience. On Buddhist Train, the guests are served exquisite meals onboard from breakfast to dinner.

Hygiene- IRCTC has cautiously designed all rules and regulations related to its ventures. The hygiene and cleanliness on Buddhist Train is exceptional which makes the journey praiseworthy. From train staff to room amenities, every facility onboard is extraordinary.

Tour Price

IRCTC follows world-class standards. The same reflects in its ticket pricing structure be it for regular journeys or special ones like Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Packages India. The entire Buddhism expedition costs from 905$ to 1305$ which depends upon the type of accommodation selected. The lowest range of accommodation AC- 2 Tier available on the train costs 905$. AC- First Class costs the guests 1155$ while AC First Coupe costs 1305$.

Key Vision

IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train is an initiative to provide a complete pilgrimage to Lord Buddha and his heritage. The train takes the devotees to important Buddhist landmarks. From the birth of Buddhism, land of Buddha’s enlightenment to the final resting place of Buddha, it provides a complete Buddhist Pilgrimage India tour for devotees and followers of Siddhartha.

It consists of an 8-day journey of with new destination each day. The destinations included are Gaya, Rajgir & Nalanda, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Sravasti and Agra offering an exhaustive Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage. On the second day, the train reaches Bodh Gaya the most respected places among Buddhist devotees from all over the world. Knows as the place for Buddha's enlightenment where he meditated under the bodhi tree followers from different parts of the world visit Bodh Gaya to play their homage to Buddha and his ethos. Bodhi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment is a famed tourist attraction and also a reminder of Buddhist wisdom and knowledge. Mahabodhi temple located in Bodh Gaya was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site 2002 and draws tourist from all over the world.

India is the birthplace of Buddhism is filled with the legacy of Lord Buddha and his teachings spread across Lumbini (Birthplace), Bodhgaya (Place of enlightenment), Kushinagar (attainment of Nirvana) and much more to be explored physically as well as spiritually. Sarnath holds a prominent place for pilgrims as this is the place where Buddha taught the Dharma for the first time. Also known as Isipatana, it is one of the four places essential for a complete pilgrimage as mentioned by Lord Buddha. The Buddhist train also takes you to Kushinagar, the place of Lord Buddha’s demise. It is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations as Buddha achieved Parinirvana here after his death. It holds a special place among the heart of followers as it inspires them to keep the wisdom of Buddha alive in their heart and assures them that body of Buddha may not be there but his teachings and wisdom will always stay alive.

Come and be a part of an enlightening Buddhist pilgrimage and embark on a journey to connect with Lord Buddha and his teachings. IRCTC tourism proudly presents the Buddha trip in its Buddhist circuit tourist train, taking you to world-renowned lands of India, associated with the origin and wisdom of Buddhism and Siddhartha.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour on the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train is one of the most celebrated tours in India. Buddha travels you to all the significant destinations associated with the life of Gautama Buddha. The Buddhist circuit tourist train departs from the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and heads for Gaya.

After the early morning tea head to Buddha’s favorite destination Gaya where he learned how to become a true ascetic. Visit the Vishnupad temple which is a significant part of Buddhist legacy. After that proceed to Bodhgaya where many people perform the rites of their departed ancestors. Famous places in Bodhgaya include Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi tree, and Niranjana River. Inside the Bodhi temple lord, Buddha is seated in a meditative posture facing east. The bodhi tree is the direct descendant of the one under which Buddha attained enlightenment.

Rajgir is another holy pilgrimage place for Buddhist followers. Bimbisara jail which tells the story of a king becoming Buddhist followers and growing distant with his son is a luxurious travel destination replete with Buddhist constructions style and history. Gridhakuta hills and Venuvana Monastery are favorite places of Lord Buddha where he meditated and practice his teachings.

Another essential part of Buddhist pilgrimage is Nalanda where Buddhist learning and teaching reached greater heights. Witness the preserved relics and artifacts along with other excavated items from the flourishing Buddhist era.

On day five the train heads to the Ghats of Varanasi where Buddha walked barefoot. Tourists can also pay respect to Lord Shiva at the grand Lord Kashi Vishwanath temple which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the world. The Buddhist tours and travels then take you to Sarnath, an ancient city inseparable from Buddhism. See the massive Dhamekh stupa. The Sarnath museum contains relics, coins, and curious. Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is a temple with a big bell with beautiful frescoes worth seeing.

In Kushinagar, essential destinations include the Parinirvana stupa, Ramabhar stupa, and Mata Kaur shrine. The train then proceeds to Lumbini which is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha where one will be overawed by the pink Ashokan pillar and the holy Maya Devi temple.

IRCTC takes you on Buddhist circuit tourist train for a special pilgrimage journey. It will impart the teachings of Buddhism along with Buddhist culture and heritage for an optimistic understanding of both humanity and mother nature. The tour Itinerary includes many important places such as Gaya, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Sravasti and Agra.  

On the Varanasi Buddhist tour packages, pilgrims will indulge in a spiritual experience with a visit to the famous kashinath temple. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Moreover, it is also referred to as the religious capital of India. Significant events which took place in Varanasi include Lord Buddha giving his first sermon with turning of the wheel of Dhamma. It is contained in ancient scriptures like Mahabharata, Puranas and Buddhist texts.

The city got its names due to its location as it lies between the two tributaries of River Ganga which is Varuna to the north and as to the south. A regular day in Varanasi includes the recitation of morning prayers and ringing of temple bells. It is believed that dying at the burning ghats at the edge of the river guarantees people a break from the cycle of life and death.

Rajgir is another popular destination also known for its Rajgir Buddhist Mandir Travel. The name of the city is divided into two parts Raj and Griha which translated to the city of the king.  It is a picturesque little down surrounded by five holy hills. Two out of these caves were favorites of Lord Buddha where he preached two of his sermons.

Rajgir Buddhist Mandir Travel takes you to Shanti Stupa, an immense white structure on top of Ratnagiri Hill which houses four gold statues housing representing Buddha's birth, enlightenment, teaching, and death. On the gridhakuta hill which is shaped like a vulture when you see it with an aerial view is the place where he delivered many discourses through which he attained enlightenment. The two important sutras are Lotus Sutra and Prajnaparamita.

Ancient ruins associated with King Bimbisara and his so Ajatshatru can also be found. One of these ancient ruins is one of the 5th-century forts where the emperor imprisoned his father. Stone blocks build the 1.5 km outer wall of the fort.

Other major destinations in the city include Saptaparni cave, Burmese temple and modern Japanese temple all culturally rich in Buddhist heritage.