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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has reintroduced the Buddhist Circuit tourist train for the current season 2019-20 from October 19 to October 26. Last year, Buddhist Circuit train was introduced.

According to the IRCTC, the train covers important destinations connected with the life of Buddha in India and Nepal over eight days. The new Buddhist Circuit tourist train will cover various major pilgrimage destinations across India and Nepal that include Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini (Nepal), Shravasti and Agra.

The objective of train is to take passengers to these places and help them to gain first-hand experience of the self-disciplined and legendary life of Lord Buddha.

The Buddhist train will help tourists visit Stupas (stone cased moulds that commemorated the relics of Buddha), Chaityas (prayer halls)) and Viharas (cells for the monks) closely for a 360 degree religious experience.

According to the IRCTC, the special train has been designed on the lines of Maharaja Express, and the train is enhanced with touchless taps, leather interiors, sofas, bio-vacuum toilets and adjustable reading lights. The special train has four first-class AC coaches, two second-class AC coaches, two dining cars. According to the IRCTC, all passengers buying the Buddhist circuit train tour tickets will get a 50 per cent discount on their companion's ticket fare.

 

The train is covered with unique Vinyl Wrap promoting Incredible India and also equipped with Personal Digital Lockers, cubicles shower and foot massagers.

Private Security Guards will be there in each coach for to ensure the safety of the passengers and their belongings. CCTV Camera are also installed for surveillance for better security.

The IRCTC will be charging Rs. 1.01 lakhs for the complete tour. he tour package includes journey by exclusive air-conditioned train, road transport by AC coaches, sightseeing, accommodation, meals, English/Hindi speaking tour escort, entrance fees of monuments/sightseeing trips as well as travel insurance.


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