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.

DAY	SECTOR	PROGRAMME
Day 1	Delhi - Gaya (990 kms)	13:00 hrs.- Assemble at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Board the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train 14:30 hrs.- Departure of the train for Gaya. 20:00 hrs .- Dinner on board & proceed to Gaya.

DAY	SECTOR	PROGRAMME
Day 2	Gaya - Bodhgaya (16 kms)	Early morning tea, Wash & Change & breakfast On-Board. Arrive at Gaya. Depart to Bodhgaya by coach. Check-in at the hotel. Lunch and relax. Sightseeing of Bodhgaya including Mahabodhi Temple & Niranjana River. Continue sightseeing of Thai Temple, Japanese Temple, Buddha Statue. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY	SECTOR	PROGRAMME
Day 3	Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Gaya - Varanasi	Breakfast at the hotel. Check Out and proceed to Rajgir by coach. Arrival at Rajgir. Sightseeing of Rajgir including Bimbimsara Jail, Gridhakut hill &Venuvan. Lunch at the hotel. Proceed to Nalanda for sightseeing covering ruins of world famous Nalanda University & Nalanda Museum. Proceed to Gaya Railway Station. Arrival at Gaya Railway Station and board the train. Dinner on board & proceed to Varanasi.

DAY	SECTOR	PROGRAMME
Day 4	Varanasi - Sarnath - Nautanwa	Early morning tea on-board and arrival at Varanasi. Breakfast onboard. Disembark the train and proceed to visit Sarnath (10 kms) for sightseeing of Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar. Check in at Hotel for Lunch, wash and change. Visit River Ganges Ghat for evening Aarti. Return to the Railway Station. Dinner on board & proceed to Nautanwa for visit to Lumbini, Nepal.

DAY	SECTOR	PROGRAMME
Day 5	Nautanwa - Lumbini	Early morning tea followed by Breakfast onboard. Arrival at Nautanwa Railway station. Proceed by coach to Lumbini, Nepal. (Tourists to keep their passport and Visa ready. In case Nepal visa not issued visa fees to be kept ready also along with passport size photographs). Check-in at hotel. Lunch at hotel. Sight-seeing of Lumbini including Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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