IRCTC’s best Buddhist tour packages in India

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has developed theme-based tour packages and categorized specific destinations to make it easier for travellers to understand India and its culture better. The Buddhist Circuit is a wonderful initiative for those who want to trace back the footsteps of Lord Gautam Buddha and varanasi buddhist tour packages are the right step in this endeavour.


Varanasi or Kashi is a timeless town, it has existed since the beginning of time, and it finds mention in the ancient Hindu Vedas. Apart from being a site of immense significance in the Hindu religion,Sarnath, a town close to Varanasi finds great significance in the Philosophy of Buddhism as Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath to 5 of his early disciples.

Varanasi buddhist tour package will include various sites in Sarnath and Varanasi. Buddhist travel package to Varanasi includes a tour of all holy destinations that display exquisite Buddhist relics and artifacts. 

1.   Dhamek Stupa 

2.   Sarnath Museum  

3.   Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

 

The Dhamek Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Dynasty, is one of the most significant Buddhist buildings in Sarnath. The ancient stupa has exquisite carvings and is a popular spot for meditation. Another site available to visitors is the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which houses a collection of Buddhist objects from the third century BC.

The Sarnath/varanasi buddha temple has the tallest Buddhas standing statue in India of 80 feet. The varanasi buddhist tour packages are a great option as Sarnath is one of the 4 most important sites in Buddhism. First Lumbini, his birthplace, second Bodhgaya where he attained enlightenment, third, Sarnath, and fourth Kushinagar where he attained mahaparinirvana.

 

 

 

As tourists from all over the world visit India to understand the origins of Buddhism, the Buddhist Circuit comprises all significant locations attached to the life of Lord Gautam Buddha. And thus, the buddhist pilgrimage india tour packages have been designed keeping in view the comfort of international travellers, guests, and domestic tourists. 

There are four main Buddhist Tour Packages by IRCTC: 

· Buddhist Rajgir Tour Package

· Buddhist Varanasi Tour Package

· Bodhgaya Tour Package 

· Nalanda Tour Package

 

One of IRCTC’s is the “Divine Trail Tour”, which showcases the prominent Buddhist sites of Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Rajgir & Nalanda in a 04 Nights & 05 Days Tour. The varanasi buddhist tour packages are economical and include hotel charges, local sightseeing in AC vehicles, Breakfasts, etc. Log on to https://www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com./ to know more.
Location: Punj House, Block-M Connaught Place, Radial Rd Number 7, Block M, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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