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How Bihar is Developing the Buddhist Circuit to boost Tourism ? Posted: 05 Feb 2012 09:29 PM PST Buddhist Circuit is in the official radar of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and this is why he recently started a Mega Project for developing the Tourists sites of Buddha’s heritage and turning it to a truely world class. He has asked concerned officials to go ahead to develop the Buddhist circuit in the state.He also directed to identify undiscovered places associated with Buddha in this Buddhist circuit. A team of experts would be constituted to study and identify undiscovered places associated with Buddha. “All these places would be developed. Additionally the places in Buddhist Circuit would be accompanied by world class road networks, construction of modern budget and higher-end hotels, facilitating direct rail links and air services to Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Vaishali. “The main focus will be to link Bodh Gaya, the seat of Buddha’s enlightenment, to other historic sites related to his life. To begin with, the roads from Bodh Gaya to Rajgir to Nalanda to Vaishali will be world class,” an official said. Also See Bihar preparing for Bhutanese guests Patna, Jun 7 (PTI) Preparations are afoot by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) to welcome tourists from Bhutan in the coming tourism season. A … Govt to promote Cruise Tourism in Bihar Tourism and Shipping Ministry are holding talks to promote Cruise Tourism in the country. Speaking to reporters after signing a pact with International Finance Corporation, … Nitish Calls for rename of Bodh Gaya International Airport Patna, June 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has demanded that Gaya international airport near Bodh Gaya be renamed after Lord Buddha. In a … Discount fares for Buddhist circuit train PATNA: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to reduce fares of the package tour by Buddhist Circuit special train as a discount … Over 6 Buddhist sites to be renovated in Bihar PATNA: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is likely to develop over half a dozen Buddhist sites, located in four districts of Bihar, associated with the footprint …

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