Rajdhani Special (19 Days)
Day 01
Arrive Kolkata On arrival a warm welcome by our staff and transfer to hotel . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02
Kolkata / New Jalpaiguri After breakfast city tour of Kolkata includes the Victoria Memorial, Digambar Jain Parsvanath temple and the Howrah Bridge. Evening transfer to the Sealdah Station to board the
Darjeeling Mail to New Jalpaiguri. Overnight on board the train.
Day 03
New Jalpaiguri/ Darjeeling Arrive New Jalpaiguri in the morning. Then board the Toy Train to Darjeeling for one the most spectacular mountain train journeys in the world. The route passes through a very picturesque mountain side and climbs to approximately 7400 feet at Ghoom which is the highest station on the Indian Railways network.
Day 04 Darjeeling Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery to visit Sunrise on the majestic Kanchenjunga range. After breakfast half day city tour of Darjeeling visiting the Tibetan Self Help
Refugee Centre, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoological Park and Happy Valley Tea Garden. Later in the evening walk around the colourful town of Darjeeling. Dinner & Overnight in the
hotel.
Day 05
Darjeeling / New Jalpaiguri / Kolkata Morning free to explore Darjeeling town on your own. Afternoon transfer to railway station to board Toy train for your return trip back to New Jalpaiguri where you
connect the Darjeeling Mail to Kolkata. Overnight is on board the train.
Day 06
Kolkata Arrive at Sealdah Station in the morning. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Among the possible activities at Kolkata are a ride on the Kolkata Metro - the first underground system in
the country. Another possibility is to visit the Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. Overnight stay at Kolkata.
Day 07
Kolkata / Bhubaneshwar Early morning transfer to Howrah Railway Station to board the Dhauli Express to Bhubaneshwar. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. After some rest sightseeing in Bhubaneshwar. See the important temples apart from exploring the city. Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 08
Bhubaneshwar After breakfast visit the important temples apart from exploring the city. The centre of the city is the holy "Bindu Sagar" lake. Once surrounded by 7000 temples, out of them only 500 temples
are well preserved. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09
Bhubaneshwar / Puri After breakfast drive along the coast to Puri amidst a landscape of palm trees, rice fields and cashew trees. En route visit Konark, one of the most vivid architectural treasures of Hindu India and a World Heritage site. On arrival at Puri check in at a hotel. Afternoon is free on the beach to relax. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 Puri The day is free at leisure on the beach, go on a boat ride and shop at the local markets. Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 11
Puri - Varanasi After Breakfast transfer to Puri Railway Station to board Neelanchal Express to Varanasi. The train travels via Bhubaneshwar to Varanasi. Overnight on board the train.
Day 12
Varanasi Early morning arrival at Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13
Varanasi / Agra Enjoy an extremely exciting city tour of Varanasi. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges Boat Ride. Experience the early morning rituals and prayers by Hindu worshipers. Late evening transfer to railway station to board train to Agra. Overnight on board.
Day 14 Agra Assistance on arrival at Agra and transfer to hotel. After a brief rest visit Taj Mahal. Later visit Agra Fort. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.(Taj Mahal Is Closed On Fridays)
Day 15 Agra / Kalka Full day at Agra. Optional sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal followed by a visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah. Rest of the afternoon is free. In the evening transfer to Tundla Jn. Railway Station to board the Kalka Mail to Kalka Jn. Overnight on board the train.
Day 16
Kalka / Nalagarh Arrive at Kalka Jn very early in the morning. Upon arrival transfer to Nalagarh Fort which is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 17
Nalagarh / Kalka / Shimla A short drive back to Kalka Junction where you board the fascinating Toy Train to Shimla.Upon arrival at Shimla transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 18
Shimla Breakfast at the hotel. During the day take a stroll around the city. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 19
Shimla / Kalka / New Delhi / Depart Transfer to railway station for the return trip back to Kalka Jn. Arrive Kalka Jn and drive back to Delhi to be in time to catch up some rest and / or your last minute souvenir shopping. In the evening a farewell dinner at the hotel will bring this trip to a memorable conclusion. Depending on your onward flight transfer will be provided to the International airport for your flight
back home.
Metrolink (16 Days)
Day 01
Arrive Delhi On arrival a warm welcome by our staff and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02
Delhi Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Besides normal sightseeing tours following additional activities can be incorporated:-Visit to the National Railway Museum, Excursion to the Steam Shed at Rewari and a visit to the Railway Stations of Delhi. On Wednesdays visit the Delhi Cantt station for viewing the Palace on Wheels. You can also visit the New Delhi Station from the State Entry road to view
the Reserved Carriages with a direct access from Connaught Place. It is also possible to arrange guest lectures by senior railway officials and / or rail fans. Slide shows on specific subjects, trips and the history of the Indian Railways can be arranged.
Day 03
Delhi / Agra Transfer to New Delhi Station for Shatabdi Express to Agra Cantt. The Journey aboard the Shatabdi Express is the fastest ride in the country today. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later visit the Red Fort and the majestic Taj Mahal.
Day 04
Agra / Jaipur Morning option of a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal to capture the changing moods and shades on this marble structure. Afternoon free for own activities. In the evening transfer to railway station
to board the Agra / Jaipur train.
Day 05
Jaipur Pink City tour includes visit to the majestic Amber Fort, Wind Palace, Water Palace, City Palace, Observatory & the glittering bazaars of Jaipur. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06
Jaipur / Jodhpur Morning free at Jaipur. Later board train for Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
Jodhpur / Deogarh City tour of Jodhpur includes a visit to Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. In the afternoon drive to Deogarh. On arrival check-in at the wonderful Deogarh palace.
Day 08
Deogarh / Phulad / Ranakpur Morning drive to railway station to board train to Phulad. Reach Phulad Jn and proceed to Ranakpur. Later visit the wonderful three temples of the Jain sect at Ranakpur dating back to the 14th /15th century. Overnight stay at Ranakpur.
Day 09
Ranakpur / Udaipur After breakfast drive to Udaipur, the city considered to be a romantic city- with its lakes, gardens, temples and palaces - an oasis in the Thar Desert. On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon enjoy boat ride on the Pichola Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
Udaipur / Ahmedabad After breakfast enjoy a city tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir. In the afternoon drive to
Ahmedabad. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Day 11 Ahmedabad In the morning enjoy a city tour of Ahmedabad. Optional: excursion to Viramgam Jn. It is also possible to take a short train ride on the main line towards Vadodara whose Gaekwad rulers set up many railway projects and laid narrow gauge lines in the erstwhile state. Return to Ahmedabad in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 12 Ahmedabad / Mumbai Morning free at leisure. Evening transfer to railway station to board the Gujarat Mail to Mumbai Central. Overnight on board the train.
Day 13
Mumbai Early morning arrival at Mumbai Central Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Mumbai city. Among the principal Railway related activities that can be undertaken in Mumbai are :- 1)A visit to the Chhatrapati shivaji Terminus (Mumbai VT) station, also rated as a World Heritage site. 2) See the Deccan Odyssey rake at Mumbai VT (departs every Wednesday at 1600 hrs) " 3) Visit to the suburban Terminus at Dadar Central which is among the busiest Railway stations in the country.
Day 14
Mumbai / Bhusaval Jn / Aurangabad Depart for Bhusaval Jn, gateway to the Ajanta Caves - the site of 2000 years Old World famous colossal rock-cut temples of Ajanta. After a visit to the Caves continue on to
Aurangabad city. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15
Aurangabad After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Ellora caves. These are carved in the volcanic rocks & are among the finest in India. There are 34 caves - 12 Buddhist created (600-800 AD), 17 Hindu
(600-900 AD), 5 Jain(600-1100 AD).For overnight stay return to Aurangabad. Imp: Ellora is closed on Tuesdays.
Day 16
Aurangabad / Mumbai Morning free for individual activities. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight to Bombay. On arrival, transfer to a hotel for dinner before continuing on to the international airport for return flight back home. |
