Embark on a journey retracing Buddha’s footsteps with IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train


India is known to be the land of origin for Buddhism, the entire subcontinent is sprinkled with destinations that hold special significance to Buddhist culture. Buddhism is almost 2000 years old and is a religion of about 300 million people around the world. The Buddha’s path of wisdom has left a massive impact on the masses. The religion teaches its followers to perform good and wholesome actions that can help in training the mind and purifying the soul. Hundreds of pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage tour to retrace Buddha’s footsteps only to attain peace and wisdom. With IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, pilgrims can now easily walk in the footsteps of Lord Buddha. To know the details, visit www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com

retracing Buddha’s footsteps


In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, Lord Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimages to the places where he was born (Lumbini), gained enlightenment (Bodh Gaya), gave his first sermon (Sarnath), and attained Nirvana (Kushinagar). The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train helps the travelers in "retracing Buddha’s footsteps" by taking guests to these places and provide the first-hand experience on the self-disciplined and legendary life of Lord Buddha. To help the travelers unravel the Buddha’s past of wisdom, the following are the places covered in the 8days/7nights tour offered by the IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. For details, you can also visit www.buddhisttouristtrains.com


  1. Bodh Gaya - The holiest place for Buddhists, it is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district of Bihar. It is the place where Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
  2. Rajgir - It is an ancient city in the Nalanda district and was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha. Tourists visit Bimbisara Jail, Gridhakuta Hills and Venuvan Monastery in Rajgir.
  3. Nalanda - It was an ancient Mahavihara, a large and revered Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha. It is famous for its university, ancient Nalanda ruins and archaeological museum.
  4. Sarnath- It is a place located 12 km outside of Varanasi. According to a legend, Lord Buddha set the ‘Wheel of Dharma’ in motion here by giving his first sermon here. Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.  Pilgrims who visit Sarnath also pay their visit at the Tibetan Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, the very famous- Ashoka Pillar and Thai Temple,  Dhamekh Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and Sarnath Museum.
  5. Lumbini- It is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Nepal. It is the place where according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama, who achieved enlightenment sometime around 528 BCE, became Lord Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini was a pivotal place in the life of the Buddha.
  6. Kushinagar- It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddhists believe Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death. It is an international Buddhist pilgrimage center.
  7. Sravasti- It was one of the six largest cities in India during Gautama Buddha's lifetime. Lord Buddha spent a greater part of his monastic life- preaching and meditating here. He is said to have spent 24 chaturmasya in the city, which is a 4 month period for meditation and austerities in the Hindu lunar calendar. In Sravasti, pilgrims get to visit Jetavana Monastery, Pakki Kutti, and Sahet Mahet. 

To book your spiritual journey that promises "retracing Buddha’s footsteps", visit www.irctcbuddhisttrain.com

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

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