Overview
IRCTC’s Mahaparinirvan Express (Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train) 2026-27: The Mahaparinirvan Express is renowned for offering top-notch services and a comfortable journey to important Buddhist sites across India and Nepal. Special features include deluxe cabin coaches, fine dining multi-cuisine restaurants, a mini-library, a separate sitting area, a foot massager, and 24×7 security.
Departure Date : 2026- 27
December 19th 2026 –
January – 02nd 2027
February – 20th 2027
March – 20th 2027
Tour Highlight
IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train“In the footsteps of Lord Buddha…”
India is the birthplace of Buddhism, where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment, delivered his first sermon, and spread the message of compassion and peace. The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, launched by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, offers a comfortable and hassle-free journey covering major Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.
- Exclusive air-conditioned Buddhist Circuit Train
- Hotel accommodation
- Road transportation by AC coaches
- Tour guide
- Meals
- Monument entry fee
- CCTV and onboard security
- Hygienic kitchen and dining car
- Veg and non-veg meals
- Clean toilets and showers
- Hotel accommodation at Buddhist destinations
- Travel insurance
- AC deluxe coach transportation
- Foot massager and small library onboard
Itinerary
- 13:00 hrs.- Assemble at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Board the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train
- 14:30 hrs.- Departure of the train for Gaya.
- 20:00 hrs .- Dinner on board & proceed to Gay
- Early morning tea, Wash & Change & breakfast On-Board.
- Arrive at Gaya. Depart to Bodhgaya by coach.
- Check-in at the hotel. Lunch and relax.
- Sightseeing of Bodhgaya including Mahabodhi Temple & Niranjana River. Continue sightseeing of Thai Temple, Japanese Temple, Buddha Statue.
- Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check Out and proceed to Rajgir by coach.
- Arrival at Rajgir. Sightseeing of Rajgir including Bimbimsara Jail, Gridhakut hill &Venuvan.
- Lunch at the hotel.
- Proceed to Nalanda for sightseeing covering ruins of world famous Nalanda University & Nalanda Museum.
- Proceed to Gaya Railway Station.
- Arrival at Gaya Railway Station and board the train.
- Dinner on board & proceed to Varanasi
- Early morning tea on-board and arrival at Varanasi. Breakfast onboard.
- Disembark the train and proceed to visit Sarnath (10 kms) for sightseeing of Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.
- Check in at Hotel for Lunch, wash and change.
- Visit River Ganges Ghat for evening Aarti. Return to the Railway Station.
- Dinner on board & proceed to Nautanwa for visit to Lumbini, Nepal
- Early morning tea followed by Breakfast onboard.
- Arrival at Nautanwa Railway station. Proceed by coach to Lumbini, Nepal. (Tourists to keep their passport and Visa ready. In case Nepal visa not issued visa fees to be kept ready also along with passport size photographs).
- Check-in at hotel. Lunch at hotel.
- Sight-seeing of Lumbini including Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out of the hotel and proceed to Kushinagar by coach.
- Arrive Kushinagar. Proceed for lunch at the hotel.
- After lunch visit Mahaparinirvan Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Mata Kutir Temple and other sites.
- Depart to Gorakhpur by coaches.
- Arrival at Gorakhpur Railway Station. Depart to Balrampur by Buddhist Train.
- Dinner on board & proceed to Balrampur for visit to Sravasti.
- Arrival at Balrampur Railway station.
- Early morning tea On-Board.
- Departure by coach to Sravasti (15kms).
- Arrival at the Hotel. Wash & change and breakfast. Sight-seeing of Jetvana Vihara, Pakki Kuti & Sehat Mahet.
- Lunch at the hotel. Free time.
- Proceed to Balrampur Railway station.
- Arrival at Balrampur Railway Station.
- Proceed to Agra (450 kms). Dinner on board.
Early morning tea and arrival at Agra City railway station.
Wash & change and breakfast On-Board.
Proceed for sight-seeing of the World famous Taj Mahal.
Proceed to the Agra Cantt. Railway Station.
Depart by train to New Delhi (220 kms). Lunch on board.
Evening Tea.
Arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
Pricing
Ac 2nd Class – USD 1160 Per Person
Ac 1st Class – USD 1400 Per Person
Ac 1st Class Coupe – USD 1550 Per Person
Surcharge
• USD 669 * (full/partial journey) would be applicable for confirmed upper vacant berth.
• USD 200 for single occupancy in hotel for entire tour (applicable for AC I and II).
• Or USD 50 per stay/freshen up in hotel.
Cost Includes:
Journey by Exclusive Air-conditioned Train as per the itinerary.
• Road transport by AC deluxe coaches as per the itinerary.
• Visit monuments / locations as per the itinerary.
• Accommodation as per the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Services of Tour Manager.
• IRCTC officials available all times on tour.
• Services of Language Tour Guide.
• Entrance fees of monuments / locations as per the itinerary.
• Travel Insurance.
Important Info
• All rates are on per person per journey on twin sharing basis inclusive of GST.
• Rates subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the routing, itineraries, inclusions etc.
• Child policy – Child below 5 Years without a berth, sharing berth with the parents is complimentary & child aged between 5 – 12 Years shall be charged 50% of the package rate in an exclusive berth.
• Itineraries and scheduled departures are subject to approval from Ministry of Railways and may change without prior notice.
• Part journeys – Minimum 3 Nights / 4 Days travel may be permitted on pro rata basis in Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train.
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