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The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train takes you on delightful Sarnath Buddhist Pilgrimage covering all the tourist attractions which are closely associated with Buddhism. Buddhist teachings and principles had a major impact on the people of Sarnath and that of the world as they took an instant liking to its doctrines. “ Sarnath Buddhist Pilgrimage ” takes you to the marvel of architecture that is Dhamek Stupa. Dhamek Stupa has a distinct architectural pattern and is a cylindrical tower that is 43.6 m high and 28 m in diameter. The massive structure is built entirely of bricks and stone. The lower portion of the stupa is covered in stones that are chiseled with intricate floral carvings. Around the borders of the stupa are detailed figures of humans and birds. There are arched niches in the monument which once held Lord Buddha’s statues. This is not all as Dhamek Stupa has a broadband of Swastikas which were carved in various geometrical patterns with a chiseled lotus wreath runn...

The holy places relevant to Buddhism, where Lord Buddha was born, taught and preached as well as attained enlightenment and nirvana are the places which are covered by the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train in India. These spiritual tours include visiting temples and monasteries of high religious significance, where the devotees can better acquaint themselves with the teachings of Lord Buddha. Details of the places covered can easily be found on www.irctcbuddhittrain.com One feature that not many people keen to discover places relevant to Buddha’s life are unaware of is that the IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train covers significant sites, from where Buddha was born to where he attained enlightenment, on an 8 days train journey. So no need for you to now book separate Delhi to Bodhgaya tour package and Delhi to Lumbini tour package when you can cover all these destinations in one long train journey. Destinations covered by the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train include: 1. Bodh ...