{"id":8172,"date":"2025-08-10T14:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=8172"},"modified":"2025-08-10T14:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:31:40","slug":"irctc-journey-of-buddha","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/irctc-journey-of-buddha\/","title":{"rendered":"IRCTC Journey of Buddha"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>IRCTC Journey of Buddha |\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Spiritual Journey of Buddha (WZBD312)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a07 Nights \/ 8 Days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Package Code:<\/strong>\u00a0WZBD312<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong>\u00a0AKOLA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong>\u00a0BODHGAYA \/ KUSHINAGAR \/ LUMBINI \/ SARNATH<\/li>\n<li><strong>Departure:<\/strong> 23-JAN-2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upcoming Date Of Journey:<\/strong>\u00a023-JAN-22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBharat Darshan Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. Booking of Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Trains is available online on our website. Booking can also be done through our Tourist Facilitation Center, Zonal Offices and Regional Offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boarding &amp; Deboarding Points<\/strong> :- Akola \u2013 Badnera \u2013 Dhamangaon \u2013 Wardha \u2013 Nagpur \u2013 Betul \u2013 Itarasi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Destination Covered<\/strong> :- Bodhgaya (Gaya) \u2013 Sarnath (Varanasi) \u2013 Lumbini (Nautanwa) \u2013 Kushinagar (Gorakhpur)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary Dated<\/strong> :- 23.01.22 to 30.01.22. (07N \/ 08D)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary No<\/strong> :- WZBD312<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"133\">Package Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"258\">SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF BUDDHA\u00a0(WZBD312)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traveling Mode<\/td>\n<td>Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\n<td>AKOLA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Class<\/td>\n<td>SL &amp; 3Tier AC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>23.01.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meal Plan<\/td>\n<td>Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Tariff:<\/strong> (Including GST):<\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Category<\/td>\n<td>Price Per Pax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9 7560\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Comfort<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9\u00a09240\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>For Booking more information &amp; Details Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"75\">City\u00a0Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"499\">Contact Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"75\">Mumbai<\/td>\n<td width=\"499\">INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD. , IRCTC, Tourism Office: Internet Print Centre, IInd Floor, Main Line Station Bldg, C.S.M.T., Mumbai-01. 022- 22644378, 93219 01808, , 93219 01801, 93219 01802, 93219 01804,93219 01809, 93219 01807, 82879 31658<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"75\">Pune<\/td>\n<td width=\"499\">INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD., Platform no-1, First floor, Above Station Manager office, Pune Railway Station. 020- \u00a026052798, 82879 31707, 93219 01845, 93219 01799<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"75\">Kolhapur<\/td>\n<td width=\"499\">Kolhapur Railway Station \u2013 93219 01847<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"75\">Nagpur<\/td>\n<td width=\"499\">Near Platform no 1, Nagpur Railway Station, 93219 01846,93219 01812, 82879 31659<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Read More Information : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irctctourism.com\/pacakage_description?packageCode=WZBD312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.irctctourism.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/7QXhu3icu1mSUVJSUGylr5-al1xUWVCSmqJbkpRnoJdeXJJYkpmsl5yfq5-Zm5ieWmxfaAuUsXL0S7F0Tw7KSy_IynTJMYo0MjauKgqJiMz2yPTITfN1TM4xDDCIMNX1zAguSrGIiKo0LjAIKIwPj4z0d8w0rfSuLFcrBgAZcSnZ.jpg\" alt=\"anyflip.com\/wnygn\/cpvy\/b...\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a visual glimpse of the serene <strong>IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train<\/strong>, also known as the <em>Journey of Buddha<\/em> or <em>Buddha Express<\/em>\u2014a journey designed to guide travelers through the key holy sites associated with Lord Buddha&#8217;s life across India and Nepal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>IRCTC&#8217;s &#8220;Journey of Buddha&#8221; \u2013 A Pilgrimage by Train<\/h2>\n<h3>Overview &amp; Route<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train<\/strong>, sometimes called the <em>Buddha Express<\/em>, is part of IRCTC\u2019s Bharat Darshan series. It offers a spiritual 7-night, 8-day tour beginning and ending at <strong>Delhi Safdarjung Station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The journey covers pivotal Buddhist pilgrimage destinations: <strong>Bodh Gaya<\/strong>, <strong>Rajgir<\/strong>, <strong>Nalanda<\/strong>, <strong>Varanasi<\/strong>, <strong>Sarnath<\/strong>, <strong>Lumbini (Nepal)<\/strong>, <strong>Kushinagar<\/strong>, <strong>Sravasti<\/strong>, and concludes at <strong>Agra<\/strong> with the iconic <strong>Taj Mahal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Train Features &amp; Onboard Facilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The train operates with <strong>LHB coaches<\/strong> offering AC First Class (~96 seats) and AC 2-tier (~60 seats), along with two luxurious dining cars and an onboard pantry.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights include <strong>personal digital lockers<\/strong>, foot massagers, shower cubicles, dedicated sitting areas, CCTV surveillance, onboard kitchen, and onboard security staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pricing &amp; Offers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2024\u201325 pricing<\/strong> (Per Person):\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AC First Class<\/strong>: \u20b914,375\/day or \u20b91,15,000 for the full tour (~US $1,400)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AC 2nd Class<\/strong>: \u20b911,875\/day or \u20b995,000 full tour (~US $1,160)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional fares<\/strong> offer 20% discount for Indian nationals (including NRI\/PIO\/OCI). For instance, a 2025 departure was priced from <strong>\u20b976,905 per person<\/strong> on twin-sharing basis<\/li>\n<li>Earlier, IRCTC also offered <strong>standard<\/strong> and <strong>comfort<\/strong> class packages\u2014as low as \u20b97,560 and \u20b99,240 per person\u2014covering essential services for budget travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Inclusions &amp; Booking<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The all-inclusive package typically covers:\n<ul>\n<li>Train travel, hotel stays (as per itinerary), full meals, guided excursions, monument entry, transfers, tour manager assistance, and travel insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Passengers can <strong>book online<\/strong> via the official site:Custom options like boarding points are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legacy Connection<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This journey mirrors the concept of the <strong>Mahaparinirvan Express<\/strong>\u2014launched in 2007\u2014another luxury tourist train targeting Buddhist pilgrims across similar landmarks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why Choose This Tour?<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Benefit<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Spiritual Depth<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Walk in the footsteps of Buddha at sacred sites like Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Lumbini.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Comfort &amp; Convenience<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Deluxe amenities on board\u2014from showers to dining cars\u2014ensure hassle-free travel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Comprehensive Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Covers multiple holy destinations in one cohesive itinerary, including Nepal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Flexible Pricing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Options span from economical comfort packages to premium luxury experiences, with promo discounts available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Easy Booking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Seamless online access via IRCTC\u2019s dedicated platform with customer support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering a soul-enriching rail pilgrimage rich in history and spirituality, this trip checks all the boxes. Want to dive deeper into specific leg details, group discounts, upcoming departures, or booking steps? Just let me know\u2014I\u2019d be happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IRCTC Journey of Buddha |\u00a0Spiritual Journey of Buddha (WZBD312) Duration:\u00a07 Nights \/ 8 Days Package Code:\u00a0WZBD312 Origin:\u00a0AKOLA Destination:\u00a0BODHGAYA \/ KUSHINAGAR \/ LUMBINI \/ SARNATH Departure: 23-JAN-2025 Upcoming Date Of Journey:\u00a023-JAN-22 Description: \u201cBharat Darshan Special Tourist Train\u201d, one of the most affordable all inclusive tour package, covering all the important tourist places in the country. 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