Mahaparinirvan Express Train

Duration : 07 Night – 08 Days
Destinations : Delhi – Gaya – Rajgir – Sarnath – Kushinagar – Lumbini – Sravasti – Agra – Delhi

The Mahaparinirvan Express is a special tourist train that takes passengers on a spiritual tour through Bihar/Uttar Pradesh in India , where Buddhism originated more than 2,500 years ago.

The train gets its name from the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, which contains the Buddha’s final explanation of his teachings. Its sacred journey includes visits to the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Lumbini (where the Buddha was born), Bodhgaya (where he became enlightened), Varanasi (where he first preached), and Kushinagar (where he passed away and achieved nirvana).

Highlights of the Tour:

• Sightseeing of Bodhgaya including Mahabodhi Temple and Niranjana River.
• Sightseeing Bimbisara Jail, Venuvan and Gridhakut Hill.
• Visit the Nalanda University and Nalanda Museum .
• Visit to hamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashokan Pillar and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.
• Visit Lumbini including Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar and Pushkarni Lake.
• Visit the Jetvana Vihara, Pakki Kuti & Sehat Mahet and Thai Temple.

Mahaparinirvan Express Schedule 2018 – 2019