佛教是印度送給人類最特別的禮物，作為佛教的誕生地，印度對全世界包台灣的佛教徒有著無比的吸引力。印度北部有八處重要的佛教必看觀光景點，包括佛陀的誕生地、悟道、講道之處，還有他最後涅槃的地方。印度國鐵全新推出的這班特殊火車「佛教聖地觀光列車」將帶領旅客造訪北印度最重要的佛教景點，同時為台灣觀光客提供便利、安全、又完整的旅程。
印度火車旅遊網站
「佛教聖地觀光列車」特色
一、 涵蓋印度北部最重要佛教聖地的特殊火車
二、 於佛陀逝世2,550周年，由印度鐵路餐飲旅遊有限公司（IRCTC）推出
三、 車程均有空調設備
四、 八天七夜套裝行程一應俱全
五、 可彈性選擇行程（至少連續三天）
六、 乾淨的車上餐飲服務，乘客可以選擇各式各樣的熱食（印度式、歐式及中式飲食）、點心和飲料。瓶裝水、茶和咖啡也隨時供應。
七、 每節車廂均有私人警衛看守乘客行李
八、 於佛教聖地行程中途安排舒適的落地飯店
九、 由IRCTC協助辦理參觀尼泊爾藍毗尼（Lumbini, Nepal)時的簽證（旅客需備必要文件、照片及費用等）
十、 乘客全程均享有完整的保險服務
十一、 如遇緊急情況，印度國鐵的醫療網可支援醫療服務
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車廂等級（均為冷氣車廂） |
每日
(
美金
$)
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全程
(
美金
$)
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頭等雙人車廂
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168 |
1176 |
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頭等車廂 |
150
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1050
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二等車廂 |
125
|
875
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三等車廂 |
105
|
735
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2009-2010 年發車日期（由德里出發）
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2010年9月25日
2010年10月16、30日
2010年11月13、27日
2010年12月11、25日 |
2011年1月8、22日
2011年2月12、26日
2011年3月12、26日 |
觀光重點行程
第一天 當天下午於德里Safdarjung車站啟程至伽耶（Delhi - Gaya）
第二天 早上抵達伽雅，參觀菩提伽耶（Bodhgaya），於當地飯店過夜
第三天 參觀王舍城及那蘭陀（Rajgir & Nalanda），傍晚啟程至瓦拉納西（Varanasi）
第四天 早上抵達瓦拉納西，參觀鹿野苑，傍晚的恆河祈禱儀式（Aarti），前往國拉布爾（Gorakhpur）
第五天 早上抵達國拉布爾，參觀拘尸那羅，當晚在飯店過夜
第六天 參觀倫比尼（Lumbini），返回國拉布爾，前往康達（Gonda）
第七天 早上抵達康達，參觀舍衛城（Sravasti），傍晚前往阿格拉（Agra）
第八天 早上抵達阿格拉，參觀泰姬瑪哈陵，下午出發至德里，傍晚抵達德里Safdarjung車站
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Buddhism is India’s unique gift to the humankind. Being the birthplace of Buddhism, India has a special attraction to Buddhists all over the world, including Taiwan. There are 8 major Buddhist must-see travel destinations located in north India, including the place where Buddha was born, the place where he attained enlightenment, the place where he addressed his followers and the place where he breathed his last. Indian Railways has now introduced a new special train called the “Mahaparinirvana Express”, which covers all of the important Buddhist destinations in India. This train would provide for a convenient, safe and comprehensive journey to all the important holy Buddhist destinations for the Buddhist travelers from Taiwan.
India Rail Tourism
Special Features
- A special train, covering major Buddhist Pilgrimage Destinations in India. The Train does not stop at any other location except those mentioned in the itinerary.
- Launched by Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) in the 2,550th Year of Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha
- Travel in Air-conditioned Comfort
- All Inclusive 7 Nights / 8 Days Package
- Flexible Option: Partial Booking: Any number of consecutive days (min. 3 nights)
- On-board Hygienic Kitchen Car Facility: The passengers can choose from an assortment of sumptuous hot meals (Indian, Continental & Chinese cuisines), snacks and cold drinks. Packaged drinking water, tea and coffee are also available to the passengers
- Security on Train: Private Security Guards in each coach for the safety of passengers’ luggage
- Accommodation in comfortable Hotels of the Buddhist Circuit
- Visa Facilitation for Lumbini: For visiting Lumbini (Nepal), acquiring the Nepal visa is facilitated by IRCTC. The passenger needs to carry the requisite documents, photographs etc.
- Insurance Cover: All passengers are provided with Comprehensive Insurance Cover for the duration of the tour
- Medical Facility: In case of any exigency, medical support can be provided through an extensive network of Indian Railways medical facilities.
Tour Price (cabin shared by 2 / or 4 people)
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Class of Travel
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Per Night (US$)
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Full Tour (US$)
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First AC Coupe
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168
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1,176 |
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AC – First Class
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150
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1,050
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AC – Two Tier
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125
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875
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AC – Three Tier
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105
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735 |
Year 2010-2011 Tour Dates (Train starts & ends in Delhi)
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Sep. 2010 25
Oct. 2010 16 & 30
Nov. 2010 13 & 27
Dec. 2010 11 & 25 |
Jan. 2011 8 & 22
Feb. 2011 12 & 26
Mar. 2011 12 & 26 |
Brief Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Departure Delhi (Delhi Safdarjung Station in the afternoon) for Gaya.
Day 2 - Arrive Gaya in the morning. Visit Bodhgaya. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 3 - Visit Rajgir & Nalanda. Departure for Varanasi in the evening.
Day 4 - Arrive Varanasi in the morning. Visit Sarnath. Visit the Ganges for the evening Aarti. Departure for Gorakhpur in the evening.
Day 5 - Arrive Gorakhpur in the morning. Visit Kushinagar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 - Visit Lumbini. Return to Gorakhpur. Departure for Gonda.
Day 7 - Arrive Gonda in the morning. Visit Sravasti. Departure Gonda for Agra in the evening.
Day 8 - Arrive Agra in the morning. Visit Taj Mahal. Departure for Delhi in the afternoon. Arrive Delhi (Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station) in the evening.
Welcome to contact:
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