Buddhism is one of the highly revered religions in the world, especially in Asian countries. Religion is followed by millions of people all over the globe because of its simple teachings. Buddhism originated during the late 6th century in India by Lord Buddha who was born Siddhartha Gautama, the prince of Kapilavastu. It is believed that he meditated for 49 days under the Bodhi tree seeking answers to questions related to life and attained enlightenment. There are several Buddhist places in India that beckon tourists from different corners to their holy shores. The legendary life of Lord Buddha can be experienced onboard the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train that covers holy pilgrimage places for Buddhist devotees in India and Nepal. The destinations included in the Buddhist train itinerary are Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath, Lumbini (Nepal), Kushinagar, Sravasti, and Agra. The followers of Buddhism get to offer prayers at the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and also enjoy sightseeing at famous tourist sites.
This holy pilgrimage for Buddhists begins with Bodhgaya which includes visiting the Mahabodhi temple, visiting the Bodhi tree, and more sacred places in this holy destination. Then, the next day is spent in Nalanda and Rajgir for sightseeing and visiting the Nalanda Museum and Nalanda University. On day 4, guests arrive in Varanasi and watch the blissful aarti by the holy Ganges and depart for Nautanwa. From Nautanwa, guests then reach Lumbini which is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The entire day is spent in Lumbini sightseeing places like Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar. On Day 6, guests proceed to Kushinagar and visit enchanting places like Mahaparinirvan temple, Rambhar Stupa, Mata Kutir Temple, and more. This is the last destination of the trip, the day is spent in Sravasti looking at beautiful places like Pakki Kuti, Sehat Mahet, and more. Then, guests leave for Agra to relax and watch the stunning Taj Mahal in Agra before returning to Delhi. This journey is a life-changing trip for anyone who follows in the footstep of Lord Buddha.
This Buddhist travel package to holy sites across India and Nepal such as Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Varanasi, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti and moreincludes everything that is needed by guests. The facilities onboard Buddhist Tourist Circuit Train offer guests a comfortable stay with a wide range of Indian and international cuisines. The guests can choose from three different air-conditioned accommodations available onboard to make the entire Buddhist expedition enjoyable namely AC First Class, AC 2 Tier and AC First Coupe. Based on their requirements and needs, the guests can choose from the above-mentioned accommodation. Most importantly, the train has its own restaurant and dining car. The guests onboard are served delicious and freshly prepared meals. Ready to make the most of this incredible experience?
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When it comes to travel in India for Buddhists, there is no journey more apt than the one offered by IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. Whether you want to travel to Bodhgaya or Rajgir or Nalanda or Sarnath or Varanasi or Lumbani or Kushinagar or Sravasti or Agra this train will take you places! For booking and offers, visit the official website on www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com.
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