Embark on a Spiritual Journey with Buddhist Circuit Train

The best and most fulfilling Buddhist Circuit Itinerary

Take the IRCTC's semi-luxury train on the Buddhist Circuit trip, which will get you to all the suitable destinations on schedule. Here, however, is a thorough traveller's guide that covers every location associated with Buddhist tourism in India so that you can plan your spiritual trip on the Buddhist Circuit tourist train.



Buddhist Circuit Itinerary In the Footsteps of Lord Buddha

  • Day 1: Departure Delhi for Gaya.
  • Day 2: Arrive in Gaya in the morning. Visit Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at the hotel. 
  • Day 3: Visit Rajgir & Nalanda. Departure for Varanasi in the evening. 
  • Day 4: Arrive in Varanasi in the morning. Visit Sarnath. Visit the Ganges for the evening Aarti. Departure for Gorakhpur in the evening. 
  • Day 5: Arrive at Gorakhpur Railway Station and proceed to Lumbini (Nepal) by bus. 
  • Day 6: Proceed to Kushinagar for a sightseeing visit to Mahapanirvan Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Mata Kutir Temple etc. 
  • Day 7: Arrive at Gonda in the morning. Visit Sravasti. Departure Gonda for Agra in the evening. 
  • Day 8: Arrive in Agra in the morning. Visit the Taj Mahal. Departure for Delhi in the afternoon. Arrive in Delhi in the evening. 

 

About Train

In India's Bihar/Uttar Pradesh, where Buddhism originated more than 2,500 years ago, the Mahaparinirvan Express is a unique tourist train that takes travellers on a spiritual journey.

The Mahaparinirvan Sutra, which includes the Buddha's final explication of his teachings, is whence the train derives its name. The most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, and Kushinagar, are visited along its holy route.

IRCTC owns and operates this train tour. By changing the cars of an air-conditioned sleeper train, three alternative travel classes are made available: 

  • First class 
  • Two tier
  • Three tier

Passengers are offered delicious hot meals in a clean, onboard culinary service.



Book this Spiritual Journey!

So quickly book a spot on this beautiful trip now that you know some fascinating details about the destinations along the Buddhist circuit itinerary. Travel by the friendly, comfortable and elegant Mahaparinirvan Express train operated by IRCTC. Take a look at the departure table on the website to select the ideal departure date that fits your schedule.

For more information related to itinerary, routes and offers visit at www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com

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