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The train, which starts from Delhi, covers all the important destinations associated with Buddha's life.IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and
Tourism Corporation) if offering a 50 per cent discount on fare on Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train
"Now avail 50 per cent off on your companion's fare while you book your journey on Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train," said IRCTC, which
handles the catering, tourism and online ticketing operations of the Indian Railways, on microblogging website Twitter
The train starts from Delhi and covers destinations such as Bodh Gaya, Rajgir (Nalanda), Varanasi (Sarnath), Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti
However, different charges have been set for both the modes
manufactured in rail coach factory, Kapurthala - from Delhi
The new deluxe train comprises of 12 state-of-the-art Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches with 4 first AC coaches, 2 second AC coaches, 1
kitchen car, 2 dinning cars, 1 staff car and 2 power cars
LHB coaches are the passenger coaches of Indian Railways that can travel at a higher speed.Besides comfortable spacious cabins and coupes,
the first AC coaches in Buddhist circuit tourist train have fitted in-room amenities like individual lockers inside fixed ladders for
tourists.The new train also has an unique vinyl wrap promoting incredible India by depicting all the world heritage sites in India, other
important sites, wildlife, Indian dance forms, yoga postures and Indian vegetation.
