{"id":7656,"date":"2025-07-28T11:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=7656"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:32:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:32:36","slug":"spiritual-journey-of-buddha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/spiritual-journey-of-buddha\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Journey of Buddha"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spiritual Journey of Buddha (WZBD312)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\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

Boarding & Deboarding Points<\/strong>\u00a0:- Akola \u2013 Badnera \u2013 Dhamangaon \u2013 Wardha \u2013 Nagpur \u2013 Betul \u2013 Itarasi<\/p>\n

Destination Covered<\/strong>\u00a0:- Bodhgaya (Gaya) \u2013 Sarnath (Varanasi) \u2013 Lumbini (Nautanwa) \u2013 Kushinagar (Gorakhpur)<\/p>\n

Itinerary Dated<\/strong>\u00a0:- 23.01.22 to 30.01.22. (07N \/ 08D)<\/p>\n

Itinerary No<\/strong>\u00a0:- WZBD312<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package Name<\/td>\nSPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF BUDDHA\u00a0(WZBD312)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traveling Mode<\/td>\nTrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station \/ Departure Time<\/td>\nAKOLA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class<\/td>\nSL & 3Tier AC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\n23.01.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meal Plan<\/td>\nBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tariff:<\/strong>\u00a0(Including GST):<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/td>\nPrice Per Pax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard<\/td>\n\u20b9 7560\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfort<\/td>\n\u20b9\u00a09240\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
For More Information About-\u00a0Spiritual Journey of Buddha (WZBD312):<\/strong>\u00a0Itinerary, Package Inclusions, Package Exclusions, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions (Tour Manager, In the train, Attire, Decorum, IRCTC\u2019s DO\u2019s, IRCTC\u2019s DON\u2019Ts, DO\u2019s and DONT\u2019S for COVID-19)<\/a><\/pre>\n
For Booking more information & Details Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City\u00a0Name<\/td>\nContact Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mumbai<\/td>\nINDIAN 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
Pune<\/td>\nINDIAN 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
Kolhapur<\/td>\nKolhapur Railway Station \u2013 93219 01847<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nagpur<\/td>\nNear Platform no 1, Nagpur Railway Station, 93219 01846,93219 01812, 82879 31659<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Here\u2019s the most up\u2011to\u2011date and verified information on the IRCTC \u201cSpiritual Journey of Buddha\u201d<\/strong> (also known as the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train<\/strong>) packages:<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd49\ufe0f IRCTC “Spiritual Journey of Buddha” \u2013 Train Package Overview<\/h2>\n
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  • Tour Code<\/strong>: WZBD312 (Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train)<\/li>\n
  • Duration<\/strong>: 7 nights \/ 8 days<\/li>\n
  • Departure Origin<\/strong>: Akola (with boarding points at Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Betul, Itarsi) \u2014 for past run on January 23\u201330, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Destinations Covered<\/strong>:\n
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    • Bodh Gaya<\/strong> (Gaya district) \u2013 enlightenment site under Bodhi Tree<\/li>\n
    • Sarnath<\/strong> (Varanasi) \u2013 Buddha\u2019s first sermon site<\/li>\n
    • Lumbini<\/strong> (Nepal) \u2013 birthplace of Lord Buddha<\/li>\n
    • Kushinagar<\/strong> (near Gorakhpur) \u2013 place of Mahaparinirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \ud83d\udcb0 Fare Options (2025)<\/h3>\n
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      • Standard (Sleeper class)<\/strong>: \u20b97,560 per person<\/li>\n
      • Comfort (3AC class)<\/strong>: \u20b99,240 per person
        \nInclusions: vegetarian meals (breakfast\/lunch\/dinner), train travel, local transport, guided tours, and insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude86 IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train (Luxury Version)<\/h2>\n
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        • Also known as the Mahaparinirvan Express<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Duration<\/strong>: ~8 days \/ 7 nights<\/li>\n
        • Route<\/strong>: Starts & ends in Delhi, covering Bodh Gaya \u2192 Rajgir \u2192 Nalanda \u2192 Sarnath \u2192 Lumbini \u2192 Kushinagar \u2192 Sravasti \u2192 Agra \u2192 return Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Features<\/strong>: Fully air-conditioned train with fine-dining restaurants, shower facilities, foot massagers, onboard library, and guided temple visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Sample Pricing (2025\u201325 season)<\/h3>\n
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          • AC First Class<\/strong>: ~\u20b91,08,000<\/li>\n
          • AC 2\u2011Tier<\/strong>: ~\u20b990,240
            \nRates include onboard accommodation, meals, guided tours & transport across all sites<\/li>\n
          • Special discount<\/strong>: 20% off for Indian nationals for specific 2024\u201325 dates, bringing the fare to ~\u20b976,905 per person (twin-sharing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udd04 Availability in 2025<\/h2>\n
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            • As of mid\u20112025, no new departures have been announced<\/strong> for the WZBD312 Standard train package<\/strong>. It was last operated in early 2025<\/li>\n
            • Luxury Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train<\/strong> dates for 2025\u201326 are expected shortly; you can check IRCTC\u2019s official portal for updates and booking for the upcoming season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Package Type<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nMain Destinations<\/th>\nApprox. Fare (\u20b9 per person)<\/th>\nStatus (2025)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Spiritual Journey of Buddha (SL\/3AC)<\/strong><\/td>\n7N \/ 8D<\/td>\nBodhgaya \u2192 Sarnath \u2192 Lumbini \u2192 Kushinagar<\/td>\n\u20b97,560 \u2013 \u20b99,240<\/td>\nLast run Jan 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train<\/strong> (Deluxe)<\/td>\n~7N \/ 8D<\/td>\nDelhi \u2192 Bodhgaya \u2192 Rajgir \u2192 Nalanda \u2192 etc. \u2192 Delhi<\/td>\n\u20b990,000 \u2013 \u20b91,08,000+<\/td>\n2024\u201325 runs concluded; 2025 season pending<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \ud83c\udf1f Why Choose These Pilgrimages?<\/h2>\n
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              • These tours are specially structured to trace the key milestones<\/strong> of Buddha\u2019s life\u2014from birth (Lumbini) to enlightenment (Bodh Gaya), first sermon (Sarnath), and Mahaparinirvana (Kushinagar).<\/li>\n
              • Packages include meals, guided site visits, onboard comfort facilities<\/strong>, and train travel, offering a reliable and hassle-free spiritual journey<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83d\udccc What Should You Do Next?<\/h2>\n
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                • If you prefer budget travel<\/strong> and an affordable train-only package<\/strong>, watch for any new WZBD312 departures\u2014but note they haven\u2019t recurred since 2022.<\/li>\n
                • If you\u2019re keen on a premium spiritual experience<\/strong> with onboard luxury, consider booking the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train<\/strong> when IRCTC releases its 2025\u201326 schedule.<\/li>\n
                • You can also build a custom itinerary<\/strong> to these Buddhist sites using regular train or flight segments\u2014I’ll help with logistics, timing, and booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Would you like help with:<\/p>\n
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                  • Finding up-to-date departure dates and booking windows<\/strong> for the Buddhist train in 2025?<\/li>\n
                  • Class comparison (Sleeper vs 3AC vs Deluxe classes)?<\/li>\n
                  • Planning a self-arranged itinerary<\/strong> across Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini and possibly Nalanda\/Rajgir?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    Just let me know your preferred mode and route\u2014I\u2019d be happy to assist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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