Get on to Buddhist Circuit Tourist train this season
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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