India, with its rich cultural heritage and deep spiritual roots, is home to numerous Buddhist sites that attract devotees and tourists from around the world. To facilitate the exploration of these sacred places, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) introduced the Buddhist Tourist Train, a unique journey that covers some of the most significant Buddhist destinations in…
IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train offers tourists and history enthusiasts a chance to journey to prominent Buddhist heritage sites of India across many cities. These locations include but are not limited to the following: BODHGAYA Being the city where the Buddha gained enlightenment, Bodhgaya is a very important Buddhist pilgrimage site from both religious and historic perspectives and offers many…
India is a land of rich cultural heritage, with a history dating back thousands of years. The country has been the birthplace of many great religions, including Buddhism, which has its roots in India. The Buddha tourism circuit, also known as the Buddhist circuit of India, is a popular pilgrimage route that covers the major Buddhist sites in the country.…
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…
If you are in search of the most exciting and satisfying Buddhist tour, then your search ends here with IRCTC’s exclusive Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. A deluxe train, it connects all the famous Buddhist tourist places not only in India but also Nepal. From Lord Buddha’s place of birth to the site he attained enlightenment, every pilgrim spot is covered…
Covering nine renowned destinations across India and Nepal, the IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train’s tour offers a divine experience spread over eight days and seven nights. While most tourists think that the Buddhist circuit map includes only places of religious import, it goes beyond religion and spirituality when undertaken aboard The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. Although this train was initiated to…
[caption id="attachment_248" align="alignnone" width="300"] you can explore the best of both the worlds i.e. Buddhist pilgrimage and tourism through a fascinating journey on IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train.[/caption] The enlightened one, the revered mystic of the East, the spiritual leader who set the ‘Wheel of Dharma’ in motion, Lord Buddha needs no introduction. Based on his simple yet profound…
The Mahabodhi Temple or the Buddha Temple in Bodhgaya as it is colloquially known is one of the earliest Buddhist temples of India dating back to the late Gupta period. Sprawling over 5 hectares, this awe-inspiring temple is about 24 m in height, making it a spectacular sight. Standing tall and proud in the middle of the town with its…
A great mendicant and one of the greatest spiritual teachers in the world, Gautam Buddha or ‘The Awakened One’ gave us the gift of Buddhism. A novel religion based on renunciation and transcendental knowledge. Born into a wealthy family in modern-day Nepal, he gave up his comfortable life after witnessing the suffering in the world and embraced the life of…
