Visit holy places with 20% discount in IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tour, know schedule and fare

IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train Package: If you want to see the historical Buddhist sites of India and Nepal closely along with a spiritual journey, then Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has brought a special opportunity for you. IRCTC has announced a special discount of 20 percent on its popular Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train Package. This package has been prepared for those travelers who want to visit the major places related to the life of Lord Buddha in a single trip. This special train, started in the year 2007, is very popular among the tourists both in the country and abroad. This journey of 7 nights and 8 days starts from Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi and takes you to many important pilgrimage sites of Buddhism.

Which places will be visited?

During this special tour package, travelers are taken to places of historical and religious importance like Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar and Shravasti. The special thing is that the world famous Taj Mahal has also been included in this journey, due to which the travelers get both spiritual and cultural experience.

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The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train offers an 8-day spiritual journey covering key sites including Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, and more. Plan your journey today and bask in a spiritually rich experience.
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Premium facilities will be available in the train

This Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train Package of IRCTC is operated in a fully air-conditioned deluxe train. 12 new LHB coaches equipped with modern facilities have been installed in the train. Passengers can choose AC First Class or AC Two Tier category as per their convenience. AC First Class coaches are provided with facilities like spacious cabins, coupes and personal lockers to give a more personal and comfortable experience to the passengers. The AC two tier coach has also been designed in a modern way, where there is enough space to sit and rest.

Special arrangements for food and drinks

To make the journey more memorable, there are two attractive dining cars in the train, where 64 passengers can dine simultaneously. The onboard kitchen serves a variety of Indian and international cuisine, to provide passengers with an enhanced experience of both taste and convenience.

How much is the fare?

After 20 percent discount being given by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, this package is available at a starting price of Rs 76,905 per person in second class on twin sharing basis. Whereas for the 2026-27 season, the complete tour package of AC first class has been kept at Rs 1.15 lakh and the package of AC two tier has been kept at Rs 95 thousand per person.

When will the train leave?

The scheduled departure dates of the train for the 2026-27 season are 19 December 2026, 2 January 2027, 20 February 2027 and 20 March 2027. In such a situation, if you are planning a unique journey related to spiritual tourism, history and culture, then this Buddhist Circuit Tour Package of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation can prove to be a great option for you.

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