Mahaparinirvan Express
Mahaparinirvan Express | |
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Manufacturer | Indian Railways |
Built at | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai |
Family name | Luxury Trains |
Constructed | 2007 |
Entered service | 2007 |
Operators | Indian Railways and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) |
Lines served | Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line |
The Mahaparinirvan Express is a tourist train which was launched by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on 28 March 2007, to attract Buddhist pilgrims.[1] The train takes passengers on an eight-day, seven-night spiritual tour which visits Buddhist sites across North India and Nepal.[2]
History
The train gets its name from the
Bodhgaya (where he gained enlightenment), Sarnath (where he first taught) and Kushinagar (where he attained the state of Nirvana).[3]
Features and Services
The Mahaparinirvan Express is operated by Indian Railways and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation using carriages from a Rajdhani Express train. The fully air conditioned train offers three different classes of travel (first class, two tier, and three tier).
The train offers an eight-day package.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "A taste of royalty: India's most luxurious trains". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "9 luxury trains of India, before which 5-star hotels fail". indiaherald.com. India Herald.
- ^ "Buddha Purnima 2018: Significant destinations to visit on the auspicious day". The Indian Express. 28 April 2018.
Sources
- http://www.indianrail.gov.in/luxury_Train.html
- Verma, Kumod (13 March 2007). "Buddhist-circuit train to be flagged off on Mar 28". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2018.