Journey

Buddha Express

8 Days / 7 Nights

Welcome to Buddha Express

Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train - A Spiritual Extravaganza

Delhi - Gaya - Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Varanasi - Sarnath - Nautanwa - Lumbini - Sravasti - Balrampur - Agra - Delhi

In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, the Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimage to the places where he was born Lumbini, gained enlightenment Bodhgaya , first taught Sarnath, and attained Nirvana Kushinagar . The Buddhist tourist train takes you to these places and helps you experience firsthand the self disciplined and legendary life of Lord Buddha. India, the country where Buddhism originated has rich memories of the Buddhist legacy. As part of its drive towards austerity, the only kind of art and architecture that it supported were Stupas (stone cased moulds that commemorated relics of Buddha), Chaityas (prayer halls) and Viharas (cells for the monks). Buddhist Train India will help you visit all these places up close for a truly religious experience. Come, discover the path to enlightenment, towards Buddha by train.

Highlights

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 Gaya

02:00 Hrs : Early morning tea, Wash & Change & breakfast on-board.

07:00 Hrs : Arrive at Gaya. Depart to Bodhgaya by coach.

08:15 Hrs : Check-in at the hotel. Lunch and relax.

13:30 Hrs : Sightseeing of Bodhgaya including Mahabodhi Temple & Niranjana River.

15:00 Hrs : Continue sightseeing of Thai Temple, Japanese Temple, Buddha Statue.

17:00 Hrs : Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

04:45 Hrs : Breakfast at the hotel.

06:00 Hrs : Check Out and proceed to Rajgir by coach.

10:00 Hrs : Arrival at Rajgir. Sightseeing of Rajgir including Bimbimsara Jail, Gridhakut hill & Venuvan.

10:20 Hrs : Lunch at the hotel.

15:00 Hrs : Proceed to Nalanda for sightseeing covering ruins of world famous Nalanda University & Nalanda Museum.

16:00 Hrs : Proceed to Gaya Railway Station.

18:00 Hrs : Arrival at Gaya Railway Station and board the train.

20:00 Hrs : Dinner on board & proceed to Varanasi.

02:00 Hrs : Early morning tea on-board and arrival at Varanasi

07:00 Hrs : Breakfast onboard.

07:30 Hrs : Disembark the train and proceed to visit Sarnath (10 kms) for sightseeing of Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.

09:00 Hrs : Check in at Hotel for Lunch, wash and change.

13:00 Hrs : Visit River Ganges Ghat for evening Aarti. Return to the Railway Station.

14:00 Hrs : Dinner on board & proceed to Nautanwa for visit to Lumbini, Nepal.

07:30 Hrs : Early morning tea followed by Breakfast onboard.

09:00 Hrs : 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).

09:30 Hrs : Check-in at hotel. Lunch at hotel.

16:00 Hrs : Sight-seeing of Lumbini including Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar.

19:00 Hrs : Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

07:00 Hrs : Breakfast at the hotel.

07:30 Hrs : Check-out of the hotel and proceed to Kushinagar by coach.

09:00 Hrs : Arrive Kushinagar. Proceed for lunch at the hotel. After lunch visit Mahaparinirvan Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Mata Kutir Temple and other sites.

13:30 Hrs : Depart to Gorakhpur by coaches.

16:00 Hrs : Arrival at Gorakhpur Railway Station. Depart to Balrampur by Buddhist Train.

16:30 Hrs : Dinner on board & proceed to Balrampur for visit to Sravasti.

06:00 Hrs : Arrival at Balrampur Railway station.

06:30 Hrs : Early morning tea on-board.

08:45 Hrs : Departure by coach to Sravasti (15kms).

09:00 Hrs : Arrival at the Hotel. Wash & change and breakfast.

09:00 Hrs : Sight-seeing of Jetvana Vihara, Pakki Kuti & Sehat Mahet.

11:00 Hrs : Lunch at the hotel. Free time

11:00 Hrs : Proceed to Balrampur Railway station..

13:30 Hrs : Arrival at Balrampur Railway Station.

15:00 Hrs : Proceed to Agra (450 kms).

18:00 Hrs : Dinner on board.

02:30 Hrs : Early morning tea and arrival at Agra City railway station.

06:00 Hrs : Wash & change and breakfast on-board.

07:30 Hrs : Proceed for sight-seeing of the World famous Taj Mahal.

07:30 Hrs : Proceed to the Agra Cantt. Railway Station.

07:30 Hrs : Depart by train to New Delhi (220 kms).

07:30 Hrs : Lunch on board.

07:30 Hrs : Evening Tea.

07:30 Hrs : Arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.

Note : All timings & details shown are for your guidance only. Actual journey time depends on the road conditions, operational factors etc.

Tariff For Season 2024 - 2025

AC Coupe

Twin Sharing Occupancy

USD
1550

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  • Tours & Activities
Twin Sharing Occupancy

USD
1550

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Twin / Double Occupancy

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  • All Meals , Free Wifi
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  • All Meals , Free Wifi
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AC First Class

Twin Sharing Occupancy

USD
1400

/ Per Person
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  • Tours & Activities
Twin Sharing Occupancy

USD
1400

/ Per Person
  • All Meals , Free Wifi
  • Tours & Activities
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  • All Meals , Free Wifi
  • Tours & Activities
Twin / Double Occupancy

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  • All Meals , Free Wifi
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AC Two Tier

Twin Sharing Occupancy

USD
1160

/ Per Person
  • All Meals , Free Wifi
  • Tours & Activities
Twin Sharing Occupancy

USD
1160

/ Per Person
  • All Meals , Free Wifi
  • Tours & Activities
Twin / Double Occupancy

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  • All Meals , Free Wifi
  • Tours & Activities
Twin / Double Occupancy

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  • All Meals , Free Wifi
  • Tours & Activities

Schedule

Buddha Express Schedule For Season 2025-2026

Months
Departure Dates
November 2025
8, 22
December 2025
20
January 2026
3
February 2026
21
March 2026
21

Details

Map

Buddhist Circuit route