Traverse the Buddhist circuit & delve deep into the heart of Buddha

As a follower of Buddhism, you must be yearning to find your way into the heart of Buddha and understand all his teaching. The Buddha’s path of wisdom is not an easy one to follow. But, perhaps, walking in his footsteps and understanding his journey from prince Gautama Siddhartha to the Buddha will be the impetus you need to achieve your spiritual goals. But nothing should come in the way of such a journey. If you want to witness the history and culture of Buddhism, without planning a tour on your own, then all you have to do is get onboard The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. Running on a popular tourist circuit in India, it covers the four most important destinations for Buddhist pilgrimage along with a few more holy places.

With a journey on The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train you get a comprehensive package that includes overnight rail travel, road transfers, onboard services, security, hotel stays and even entry fee for every tourist spot on the itinerary. The journey starts at New Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station where you will get a grand reception exuding traditional Indian hospitality and warmth. The train ride is as comfortable as you can imagine. A rich assortment of dishes from Indian and continental cuisine is served to make sure that you enjoy every meal on this luxury train. If you want to know more about the train, you can read about it here https://www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com/.

Now, let’s dive straight into the four significant places this circuit covers.

1. Bodhgaya: On day two of your journey, a comfortable ride will take you to Bodhgaya, the place where Gautama Siddhartha attained nirvana to become the ‘Awakened One’ while meditating under the Bodhi tree. In the quietness of the surroundings, you will experience a spiritual calm that you will not find elsewhere. You cannot miss the Mahabodhi Temple which houses a sapling from the original Bodhi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
2. Sarnath: Literally meaning ‘Lord of the Deer’, Sarnath is famous for the deer park where the Buddha taught Dharma for the first time and the Buddhist ‘Sangha’ came into existence. Here you must explore the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and MulagandhaKutiVihar for a wholesome experience of the history and culture of Buddhism.
3. Kushinagar: The place where the Buddha attained parinirvana after his death, Kushinagar has a very positive atmosphere of calm and tranquility. You can pay your respects at the Mahaparinirvana Temple, which is well-known because of the reclining statue of Gautama Buddha it houses.
4. Lumbini: Finally, visit Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal, Lumbini, which is marked by the Mayadevi Temple. The beautiful monasteries around this area, the painting adoring their walls, the statues of Buddha; everything in this region is dedicated to Buddha. Relive the story of his life in this small town in Nepal- a place where the ambiance speaks for itself.

For an enriching experience that will take you straight into the “heart of Buddha“, get on The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. We assure that every place on the itinerary, whether it is the monasteries or quiet groves, and every experience will enhance your understanding of Buddhism. Paving the way for a calmer and more awakened individual. For bookings and offers, visit www.irctc.buddhisttrain.com.