Tourists could soon cruise on a ship to Buddhist pilgrimage centres in Bihar if a proposal that the government is discussing with Japan and South Korea materialises. According to sources, the two countries have shown interest in developing the “Bodh Darshan circuit” in the state to promote Buddhist tourist places. Sources said that the two countries are expected to do the studies for the region and approach New Delhi with their detailed project reports (DPRs) about the circuit. The expected route will be a mix of road, rail and cruise from Haldia to Bihar.

Tourists could soon cruise on a ship to Buddhist pilgrimage centres in Bihar if a proposal that the government is discussing with Japan and South Korea materialises. According to sources, the two countries have shown interest in developing the “Bodh Darshan circuit” in the state to promote Buddhist tourist places. Sources said that the two countries are expected to do the studies for the region and approach New Delhi with their detailed project reports (DPRs) about the circuit. The expected route will be a mix of road, rail and cruise from Haldia to Bihar.