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Embark on an extraordinary adventure across India's vast and varied landscapes aboard its iconic railways. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene backwaters of Kerala, experience the rich tapestry of India's culture, history, and natural beauty. Journey through picturesque valleys, ancient cities, and majestic mountainscapes as you encounter the vibrant diversity of India's people and traditions. Join us on The Great Indian Rail Journey, where every whistle stop unveils a new chapter in the story of this enchanting land.
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A city where rickshaws run riot and air-conditioned super malls jostle for space with street-food sellers, India’s hypnotic capital can be a shock to the senses. With more feet on the ground than Austria and Switzerland combined, our first day is spent putting our own feet up and relaxing after the flight. Spend a leisurely day by the hotel pool, meeting this evening for dinner.
The Suryaa New Delhi (5-star)Today includes…
Dinner
Spend the day discovering Old and New Delhi on a guided tour. We embrace the colour and clamour of Old Delhi first, weaving our way through the rainbow-coloured sari sellers, electronic stalls and makeshift restaurants that spill onto the pavements of Chandni Chowk - Delhi’s biggest market. We’ll kick-start our journey with a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. We start at Raj Ghat in OId Delhi, the tranquil memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and his cremation site, before moving onto Jama Masjid; the largest mosque in India. Continuing to New Delhi, marvel at all 234ft of the striking hand-carved Qutab Minar and Grand red and white Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayan, considered one of the architectural forerunners to the Taj Mahal. We finish with a drive past the Lutyens-designed India Gate and Presidential Palace.
The Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, Delhi (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: City tour of Delhi (all day)
Breakfasts & Dinner
Today we leave for one of the points of Rajasthan’s famous Golden Triangle, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, aboard the Ajmer Shatabdi Express - a superfast air-conditioned train. The jewel in Rajasthan’s already bejewelled crown, the pink-hued archways, bustling bazaars and carved palaces of Jaipur were the setting for the film 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'. Arriving mid-morning, the rest of the day is free. There’s an optional excursion to learn kite flying and enjoy a delicious high tea afterwards.
Jaipur Marriott Hotel (4.5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Train journey Delhi - Jaipur (morning)
Breakfast & Lunch
This morning we continue to Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route; a deserted city built in 1569. The assortment of well-preserved, graceful buildings within the ‘Ghost City’ were once the bustling political capital of the Mughal empire for a little over a decade, before the complex lay virtually unknown for hundreds of years. Today’s tour starts outside Jaipur at the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the Rajput empire. Seemingly carved out of the desert sandstone hillside, the palace complex rises majestically above a mirrored lake. Within the creamy coloured ramparts, we explore a maze of marble-inlaid halls, emerald-green gardens and sunken royal courtyards. Back in Jaipur, we visit the extraordinary Jantar Mantar.
Jaipur Marriott Hotel
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit to Amber Fort (morning)
Guided tour of Jaipur (afternoon)
Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling by air-conditioned intercity express train, we leave Jaipur late morning for Sawai Madhopur - the gateway to Ranthambore National Park. Slowly being reclaimed by the jungle, the 1,000-year-old crumbling forts and tangled vines provide an Indiana Jones-esque backdrop for spotting India’s elusive Bengal tigers. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool ahead of tomorrow’s safaris. There are two optional excursions: a guided nature walk; or a visit to Dastkar to see the stunning handicrafts made by the women of the village in order to support their families.
Ranthambore Regency
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Train journey Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur (morning)
Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
Today we go on a morning and afternoon safari drive in open-sided vehicles. The promise of tigers and leopards are the big cat draw of Ranthambore, we also keep a close watch for the park’s other residents amongst the scattered ruins and lakes - including hyena, sambar, wild boar, water buffalo and crocodile.
Ranthambore Regency
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Two safaris in Ranthambore National Park (morning/afternoon)
Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
This morning we board the Shatabdi train to Bharatpur and drive into Agra - the final apex of the Golden Triangle. After a traditional thali lunch, we take a guided tour of the city. Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal, and while it remains the star of the show, the former capital of the Mughal empire has more imperial treasures in its trove. We begin at the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Begun in 1565 by the great Mughal emperor Akbar, this vast red sandstone fort was finished over successive reigns by his grandson and great-grandson.
Tajview, Agra (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Train journey Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur
(morning)
Guided tour of Agra (afternoon)
Breakfast & Lunch
An almost impossible image to live up to, those preparing themselves to be disappointed by the Taj Mahal needn’t worry. Arriving by sunrise to watch the marble walls change from flaming orange to coral and then white, this architectural masterpiece - built by Shah Jahan between 1560-82 in memory of his favourite wife - is spellbinding. Not to mention, a lesson in true love. We grab our photos and take a guided tour before the crowds get too busy. After breakfast back at the hotel, we drive back to Delhi to catch tomorrow's train to Amritsar.
The Suryaa New Delhi (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal (morning)
Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
Whizzing through changing landscapes, from rocky deserts to woven countryside, we take the train north into India’s Punjab region close to the border of Pakistan. Established by the Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, the glittering temples of Amritsar are a holy pilgrimage city for Sikhs. The afternoon is at leisure at the hotel or there's an optional excursion to the Partition Museum.
Taj Swarna, Amritsar (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Train journey Delhi - Amritsar (morning)
Breakfast & Dinner
Amritsar is a city of extremes, where resplendent temples and artificial lakes provide moments of serenity and enlightenment amongst the beeping traffic and full-to-bursting bazaars. Explore the contrasts of Amritsar, a city blending serenity with bustling markets. Begin at Jallianwalah Bagh, a memorial to the tragic events of 1919. Discover local bazaars and the ornate Durgiana Temple. Experience the vibrant ceremony at Wagah border, followed by the breathtaking beauty of the Golden Temple, the spiritual heart of Sikhism. Conclude the day with a visit to the community kitchen, a symbol of Sikh hospitality feeding thousands daily.
Taj Swarna, Amritsar (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Amritsar (morning)
Wagah changing of the guard ceremony (afternoon)
Visit to the Golden Temple (evening)
Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
We leave for Chandigarh this morning - a modern grid-like city built in direct contrast to the chaotic architectural charms of the imperial cities. Designed by Swiss architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s, the city remains cleaner and greener than most Indian cities. On our tour we admire modernist and French-influenced colonial architecture, the magical Rose Garden - a 30-acre garden scented by 50,000 rose bushes, and Sukhana - a boating lake favoured by locals with a view out to the snow-capped Himalayas.
Taj Chandigarh (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Chandigarh city tour (afternoon)
Breakfast
Not to be confused with our childhood railway sets, today we board the Kalka-Shimla 'Toy Train' - part of the UNESCO World Heritage Mountain Railway and one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world. So called for its diminutive size (just two foot six inches wide), on this 96km journey we wind our way from the plains of Kalka into the foothills of the Himalayas. Skirting the edges of steep hillsides and crossing between lush river valleys - the journey goes over 850 bridges and passes through 100 tunnels!
Clarkes Hotel, Shimla (4*)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: 'Toy Train' journey Kalka - Shimla (afternoon)
Breakfast & Dinner
Surrounded by snow-flecked Himalayan peaks and with colourful buildings stacked high into the hillsides, Shimla is India’s biggest and most popular hill station. This morning we visit the exotic red and gold Hindu temples of Sankat Mochan temple and Jakhu temple, before delving into Shimla’s colonial past at the former summer house of the British Viceroy. The Partition Agreement, which divided India and Pakistan when India gained independence from the British, was negotiated here. The afternoon is free to explore further or relax at the hotel - soaking up the magnificent Himalayan views from the terrace or visiting the hotel spa.
Clarkes Hotel, Shimla (4*)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Shimla city tour (morning)
Breakfast & Lunch
Taking the road back to Chandigarh, we board the Shatabdi Express for our final train journey back to Delhi.
The Suryaa New Delhi (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Train journey Kalka - Delhi (afternoon)
Breakfast & Dinner
We transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.
Delhi - UK
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Breakfast
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