Maha Parinirvan Special offers travelers Buddhist pilgrimage tour of some of the faith's most important locations, including Bodhgaya and Lumbini. It is a great way to tour six Indian sites scattered across the vast sub-continent. The train offers luxury travel with clean conveniences and dining, staffed by well-trained stewards and round-the-clock security.

The package is a seven-day-eight-night affair and, in addition to visits to the religious sites in the capital New Delhi , and the Taj Mahal at Agra .

The journey will take in Bodhgaya, where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment; Rajgir, where he spent the 17 previous years; Sarnath, the site of his first sermon; his birthplace of Lumbini in Nepal ; and Kushinagar where he died. The itinerary includes the world's oldest Buddhist University at Nalanda.

Facilities for meditation, prayer and chanting are available. Transport at holy sites is provided and off-train stays are in top hotels. For travelers with less time there is a three-day option.