Great Indian Train Traverse

Arrive Kolkata early in the morning. Afternoon sightseeing includes the Jain Temple, Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple and Mother Teresa’s Orphanage. Overnight at Hotel Kenilworth.

Day 03 Overnight Train to New Jalpaiguri

Dawn visit to the colourful flower market. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening board the train to New Jalpaiguri. Overnight train in 1^st a/c sleeper.

Day 04 To Darjeeing

Arrive New Jalpaiguri in the morning. Change for the delightful Toy Train to Darjeeling, that slowly weaves its way up the mountain sides amidst glorious scenery. Three nights at the Hotel Cidar Inn.

Day 05 Darjeeling

Morning visit the Botanical Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Tibetan Refugee Centre. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 06 Darjeeling

Dawn visit to the Tiger Hill to view Mount Kanchenjunga and the peak of the Mount Everest. Also see the Ghoom monastery, where the 15 feet statue of the Maitreya Buddha is enshrined. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 07 On board Train to Varanasi

Morning drive to New Jalpaiguri station to board Rajdhani Express to Mughalsarai station. Overnight in 1^st a/c sleeper on train.

Day 08 Varanasi

Arrive Mughalsarai station early in the morning. Morning at leisure. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, see the beautiful Buddhist Stupas and the interesting Museum. Evening cycle rickshaw ride to the ghats to see the religious ceremony. Two nights at The Gateway Hotel Ganges.

Day 09 On board Train to Agra

Dawn boat ride on the Holy River Ganges to watch the religious rituals performed by the devout. Afternoon visit the city sights. Evening transfer to Mughal Sarai station to board your train to Tundla. Overnight in 1^st a/c sleeper.

Day 10 Agra

Arrive Tundla station in the morning. Drive to Agra. Afternoon sightseeing of the city includes the majestic Agra Fort- a World Heritage site, created by successive Moghul Emperors, is a statement of their power and majesty. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Overnight at The Gateway Hotel.

Day 11 To Jaipur

Morning drive to Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful deserted city, built by the remarkable Mughal Emperor Akbar. Pause by the graceful marble tomb (Mazar) of Salim Chisti in the middle of the Emperor’s courtyard, where generations of women have come to pray for a male heir. Two nights at the Shahpura House.

Day 12 Jaipur

Morning excursion to Amber Fort slowly meandering up the winding road seated upon a caparisoned elephant. Inside, the austere interior reveals murals, frescoes, paintings, wonderful intricate carvings and complex mirror work. In the afternoon visit the extraordinary Astronomical Observatory, Palace of Winds and City Palace Complex with its fascinating museum.

Day 13 To Delhi

Drive to Delhi. Two nights at Nikko Hotel for 2 nights.

Day 14 Delhi

Full day sightseeing of Delhi including an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and it’s back roads, the impressive Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and the India Gate.

Day 15 To London

Fly to UK on Emirates Airlines.

Shimla Extension:

Day 15 To Shimla

Morning train to Kalka. Toy train from Kalka to Shimla. Three nights at Clarke’s Hotel.

Day 16 Shimla

Morning Shimla sightseeing includes Gaiety Theatre, Mock Tudor Houses & Vice Regal Mansion. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 17 Shimla

At leisure

Day 18 To Delhi

Morning free. Afternoon transfer to Kalka station to board your train to Delhi. Overnight at Nikko Hotel.

Day 19 To London

Fly to UK on Emirates Airlines.

Goa Extension:

Day 15 To Goa

Fly to Goa. Four nights at Cidade De Goa.

Day 16 To Goa

At leisure

Day 17 To London

Morning fly to Mumbai. Connect to your Emirates flight to UK.

The Cost

Per Person on a Double/ Twin share basis £2,045.00

Single room supplement £625.00

Shimla Extension on a double/twin share basis £425.00

Single room supplement £250.00

Goa Extension on a double/twin share basis £614.00

Single room supplement £295.00

If you wish to travel from any other country outside UK please contact us and we will give you a land only cost for the holiday.

Cost Includes:

International flights and all taxes in economy class.
Accommodation as per the suggested itinerary.
All arrival/departure transfers, long drives and sightseeing’s by a chauffeur driven private air-conditioned coach.
Services of an English speaking local escort.
Services of local English speaking guide during your sightseeing as specified in your itinerary.
Entrance fees for all the monuments as specified in your itinerary.
Meal Plan: Daily Breakfast. Darjeeling on Half Board.
Complimentary mineral water whilst driving.

Cost does not include:

Visa Fee for India (£40.00 per person. We can assist in securing India visa at a handling fee of £25.00 per person).
Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, gratuities etc.
Camera fees at monuments or other places of interest.
Travel Insurance.

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