The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a Bharat darshan Special tourist train that will cover four Buddhist destinations which will commence from January 23, 2022, to January 30, 2022.
Tourists opting for the seven nights/eight days package will be able to board and deboard the train from Akola – Badnera – Dhamangaon – Wardha – Nagpur – Betul – Itarasi. The package will cover Bodhgaya (Gaya) – Sarnath (Varanasi) – Lumbini (Nautanwa) – Kushinagar (Gorakhpur).
A standard class ticket would set one back Rs 7,560 per person, while the comfort class would cost Rs 9,240 per person. While the booking is free for children below 5 years, children above 5 years will be charged as per the adult fare.
