Not In Town | @notintownlive | 16 Oct 2019, 03:37 pm

New Delhi: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd has announced the launch of the First Departure of Buddhist Circuit tourist train, for the current season 2019-20 from October 19 to 26, which will cover the major destinations like Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Sarnath, Varanasi, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti and Agra.
The significance of these destinations can be seen in the Mahaparinirvana sutra, wherein the Lord Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimage to the places where he was born i.e. Lumbini, gained enlightenment i.e. Bodhgaya, gave first sermon i.e. Sarnath, and attained Nirvana i.e. Kushinagar.
The Buddhist tourist train will take to these places and help gain first hand experience of the self disciplined and legendary life of Lord Buddha. India is the country where Buddhism originated has rich footprints of the Buddhist legacy.
Buddhist Train India will help visit Stupas (stone cased moulds that commemorated relics of Buddha), Chaityas (prayer halls) and Viharas (cells for the monks).
According to the IRCTC, the package will include brand new LHB train composition contains Four 1st AC Coaches with 96 seats, two 2nd AC coaches with 60 seats, two dining cars with a capacity of 64 guest in each and a pantry car for prestigious guests.
The train is covered with unique Vinyl Wrap promoting Incredible India and also equipped with Personal Digital Lockers, cubicles shower, foot massagers, separate sitting area with single seated sofas, Smoke Detection Alarm System for better safety and State of art Kitchen car equipped with latest equipment serving International delicacies.
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