Buddhist Circuit Train

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 01 –Delhi-Gaya

At 1:00 PM, guests will assemble at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station to board the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. The train will depart for Gaya at 2:30 PM. Dinner will be served onboard at 8:00 PM as the train continues its journey to Gaya.

Day 02 : Gaya-Bodhgaya

The day begins with early morning tea, followed by wash and change, and breakfast on board. The train will arrive in Gaya, where guests will then depart by coach for Bodhgaya. After checking in at the hotel, guests will have lunch and some time to relax. The afternoon will include sightseeing in Bodhgaya, visiting the Mahabodhi Temple and Niranjana River, followed by the Thai Temple, Japanese Temple, and the Buddha Statue. Dinner will be served at the hotel, and guests will enjoy an overnight stay there.

Day 03 : Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir – Gaya – Varanasi

Guests will start the day with breakfast at the hotel before checking out and proceeding by coach to Rajgir. Upon arrival in Rajgir, they will visit notable sights including Bimbisara Jail, Gridhakut Hill, and Venuvan. Lunch will be served at the hotel. Afterward, the journey will continue to Nalanda for sightseeing, covering the ruins of the renowned Nalanda University and Nalanda Museum. Following the visit, guests will proceed to Gaya Railway Station to board the train. Dinner will be served on board as the train departs for Varanasi.

Day 04 :Varanasi – Sarnath – Nautanwa

Guests will start their day with early morning tea on board as the train arrives in Varanasi. Breakfast will be served on the train before disembarking to visit Sarnath, located 10 kilometers away. The sightseeing tour will include the Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar, and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar. After the visit, guests will check in at a hotel for lunch, wash, and change. In the evening, they will visit the River Ganges Ghat to witness the traditional Aarti ceremony. Afterward, they will return to the railway station to reboard the train. Dinner will be served on board as the train departs for Nautanwa, en route to Lumbini, Nepal.

Day 05 : Nautanwa – Lumbini

Guests will begin the day with early morning tea, followed by breakfast onboard. Upon arrival at Nautanwa Railway Station, they will proceed by coach to Lumbini, Nepal. Tourists should have their passport and visa ready; if the Nepal visa has not been issued, visa fees and passport-sized photographs should also be prepared. After checking in at the hotel, guests will have lunch at the hotel. The afternoon will include sightseeing in Lumbini, visiting the Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06 : Lumbini – Kushinagar – Gorakhpur

Day 07 :Balrampur – Sravasti – Balrampur – Agra

Upon arrival at Balrampur Railway Station, guests will start the day with early morning tea on board. They will then depart by coach for Sravasti, located 15 kilometers away. Upon arrival in Sravasti, guests will check in at the hotel for wash and change, followed by breakfast. The sightseeing tour will include visits to Jetvana Vihara, Pakki Kuti, and Sehat Mahet. After lunch at the hotel, guests will have some free time to relax. Later, they will proceed back to Balrampur Railway Station. The train will then depart for Agra, covering a distance of 450 kilometers. Dinner will be served on board during the journey.

Day 08 :Agra – Delhi

The day will start with early morning tea as the train arrives at Agra City Railway Station. After wash and change, guests will enjoy breakfast on board. They will then proceed for sightseeing at the world-famous Taj Mahal. Following the visit, they will head to Agra Cantt. Railway Station to board the train for New Delhi. The train will depart for New Delhi, covering a distance of 220 kilometers, with lunch served on board. Evening tea will also be provided. The journey will conclude with the train’s arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.

Inclusions

Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
Entry tickets to all sightseeing places as per the itinerary.
Transportation using Wagon R / Similar for 02-03 Pax
Transportation using AC Innova/Xylo (Similar) for 04-06 pax
All Parking Charges.
All currently applicable Taxes.
Vehicle is not on disposal but as per itinerary
Vehicle will be changed depending on local vehicle regulations and road / weather condition.
All transfers and sightseeing-using vehicle as mentioned (Vehicle will be without the carrier)
Driver allowances, toll taxes, Road Taxes and Parking charges and Govt. Service Tax.

Exclusions

Air tickets and airport taxes
Guide Charges
Porter Charges
Entrance fees to sightseeing places
Nathula pass/Yumesamdong/Mirik Excursion & Toy train ride in Darjeeling at additional Cost & on availability.
Personal Expenses: such as Laundry, Telephone Calls, Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Beverages, Food (if not included)
Additional Sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
High Season Surcharge
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument.

Note

Hotel Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
Package cost will not be valid from 20th December– 10th January.
State reserves the right to close any tourist place if found necessary without prior notice.
Peak Period surcharge will be applicable for booking on public holidays, festivals, exhibitions and long weekends. The surcharge amount will be advised at the time of booking.
Please carefully note the opening and closing days of each of the sightseeing points given in the itinerary.
Most of the 7 sightseeing points in Darjeeling are closed on Thursdays, Forests are also closed on Thursdays, In Gangtok, Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms are closed on Sundays.
Nathula Pass is closed on Mondays and Tuesday and is subject to the availability of permits from the army.