Sanghamitra and Mahaparinirvan Express Trains has introduced in India

The Sangha Mitra was the daughter of Emperor Ashoka, who was the ruler of Maurya Dynasty. Later, Emperor Asoka converted into Buddhism. Sangha Mitra was one of the prominent Bhikkuni (Nun), who went to Sri Lanka and propagated Buddhism there. In her named “Sanghamitra Express” train was introduced by Indian Railways Corporations in 2002. This Express runs in between Patna in Bihar and Bangalore in Karnataka. It has two A/C coaches, 11 sleeper class coaches and two general class coaches, a pantry car and luggage van.

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Mahaparinirvan Express is a special Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train launched by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd in December 2009. The Corporation is targeted to Buddhist tourists from home and abroad. It is a unique express train connecting all important places of Buddhist pilgrimages in India besides one in Nepal. All amenities are provided by the Rajdhani Express trains. Tourists offered onboard and off-board catering and housekeeping services. This special train has 18 berths of first AC, 92 of two-tier AC and 256 berths of three-tier AC.

The Express is basically a 7 Nights/8 Days tour package covering all Major Buddhist destinations like Bodhgaya, Rajgir & Nalanda, Varanasi & Sarnath, Kushinagar, Sravasti, including Taj Mahal-Agra (India); and Lumbini (Nepal). This package includes your journey with exclusive AC Train & AC Coaches, Accommodation in Hotels, All Meals, Entrance Fee, Travel Insurance, Onboard Security, Service of Tour Guide and Escort, etc.

Class and Prices of the Express:
AC First Class Coupe: - USD 164 per person per night.
AC First Class: - USD 150 per person per night.
AC 2 TIER: - USD 125 per person per night.
AC 3 TIER: - USD 105 per person per night.
For more information please visit: www.railtourismindia.com/buddha