Overview of Luxury India Train Tour 

Luxury India Train Tour give you best experience the quietest and most picturesque areas of East India on this incredible adventure. From Calcutta, the cultural capital of India, from Darjeeling to Sikkim – travel through rice fields, lush tea plantations, mountain monasteries, and mountainous areas, from Varanasi – Hindu holy city India and famous for Ganga aarti and river Ghats, Delhi – visit Mughal and British capital of India, Shimla – Summer British capital, Hill Station in India, Friendly people, wonderful views and travel destinations full of character.

Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1: ARRIVE KOLKATA
DAY 2: KOLKATA
DAY 3: KOLKATA
DAY 4: KOLKATA TO BAGDOGRA BY FLIGHT AND DARJEELING BY ROAD
DAY 5: DARJEELING
DAY 6: DARJEELING TO BAGDOGRA BY ROAD AND VARANASI VIA DELHI BY FLIGHT
DAY 7: VARANASI TO DELHI BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN
DAY 8: ARRIVE DELHI
DAY 9: DELHI CITY TOUR
DAY 10: DELHI TO CHANDIGARH BY TRAIN
DAY 11: CHANDIGARH TO SHIMLA BY TOY TRAIN
DAY 12: SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING
DAY 13: SHIMLA TO KALKA BY ROAD AND DELHI BY TRAIN
DAY 14: DELHI DEPARTURE

Detailed Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE KOLKATA
After completing customs and immigration formalities in Kolkata we transfer to the beautiful Oberoi Grand Hotel.

DAY 02: KOLKATA
The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata is also India’s second-largest city and a throbbing metropolis. Not an inch of space is wasted in the so-called ‘City of Joy’, which still retains a feast of colonial architecture from its heyday. The morning is at leisure and in the afternoon we embark on a city tour, including a trip on the first metro train in India. Dinner is at one of Kolkata’s top restaurants.

DAY 3: KOLKATA
After breakfast, we visit Mother Teresa’s famous orphanage, which is guaranteed to be an uplifting experience. We then enjoy a two-hour heritage tram ride. In the afternoon, you may wish to go shopping in Kolkata’s colorful markets. Dinner is at one of Kolkata’s best-known restaurants.

DAY 4: KOLKATA TO BAGDOGRA BY FLIGHT AND DARJEELING BY ROAD
Morning transfer to Kolkata Airport to board a flight for Bagdogra and then drive to Darjeeling, On arrival, we transfer by car to Darjeeling and check into the Mayfair Hotel. This enchanting town is magnificently situated in the foothills of the Himalaya and offers breathtaking views of the world’s highest peaks. After lunch we tour Darjeeling and visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, made famous by Tenzing Norgay; the zoo to see the rare snow leopard, and a tea garden to sample the ‘champagne’ of teas.

DAY 5: DARJEELING
After breakfast, we transfer to the railway station for a ride on the world-famous Darjeeling ‘Toy Train’ to Ghoom. This wonderful two-foot gauge railway was built between 1879 and 1881, a phenomenal feat of engineering at the time. It is now UNESCO World Heritage-listed and a ride on it is unforgettable. On arrival in Ghoom, India’s highest railway station, we enjoy a short tour of the town before re-boarding the toy train for the 45-minute return journey to Darjeeling. The rest of the day is at leisure and dinner is in the hotel.

DAY 6: DARJEELING TO BAGDOGRA BY ROAD AND VARANASI VIA DELHI BY FLIGHT
We leave Darjeeling this morning and transfer to Bagdogra for the flight to Varanasi via Delhi, Landed at Varanasi, and transfer to Hotel Taj Gateway Ganges

DAY 7: VARANASI TO DELHI BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN
Varanasi (also known as Benares) is India’s holiest and most atmospheric city. Situated on the banks of the holy Ganges, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is also considered India’s cultural capital and we start the day with an early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see the famous bathing ghats and cremation sites. We also take a rickshaw ride through the vibrant city streets before exploring the Buddhist temple complex of Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first sermon. In the evening we will take another boat ride on the Ganges to witness the famous Hindu ‘Aarti’ ceremony. After dinner, we transfer to the railway station for our overnight journey to Delhi.

DAY 8: ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival in Delhi, we transfer to the legendary Imperial Hotel for early check-in and breakfast. The morning is at leisure and after lunch, we visit the home of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, now a fascinating museum. In the evening we attend the famous ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ dinner show.

DAY 9: DELHI CITY TOUR
Having buffet breakfast and we will go on an extensive sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. In the morning we visit the Jama Masjid Mosque, Chandni Chowk market, the Red Fort, and Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. After lunch, we continue to Humayan’s Tomb, India Gate, and Parliament House. Dinner is in a famous Delhi restaurant.

DAY 10: DELHI TO CHANDIGARH BY TRAIN
After an early breakfast, we transfer to Delhi railway station to board the train for Chandigarh

Depart Delhi 0740 Hrs on the Shatabdi Express
Arrive Chandigarh 1105 Hrs

On arrival at Chandigarh railway stations, we transfer you to the Taj Chandigarh Hotel. After lunch, we take a city tour before an early dinner in our hotel.

DAY 11: CHANDIGARH TO SHIMLA BY TOY TRAIN
An early start today as we drive to nearby Kalka railway station to board the Shivalik Deluxe Express and travel along the famous hill railway to Shimla.

Depart Kalka 0830 Hrs on the Shivalik Deluxe Express
Arrive Shimla 1430 Hrs

This 2.5 ft narrow-gauge railway is an engineering marvel. The line has no fewer than 102 tunnels and 864 bridges, and the mountain views as we head up to Shimla are simply fantastic. On arrival at Shimla, we transfer to your Oberoi Cecil Hotel, Shimla, and the rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 12: SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING
Shimla, the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, was the summer capital of British India, and walking through its streets today you feel as if you are in a quaint English town. Our sightseeing tour of this enchanting place will include the famous mall and the Institute of Advanced Studies(formerly the summer residence of the Viceroy). Dinner is at a popular Shimla restaurant.

DAY 13: SHIMLA TO KALKA BY ROAD AND DELHI BY TRAIN
This morning is at leisure. Following lunch, at the hotel, we transfer to Kalka train station for our trip back to Delhi.

DEPART KALKA 1745 HRS ON THE KALKA SHATABDI EXPRESS
ARRIVE NEW DELHI 2155 HRS
On arrival in Delhi, we transfer to another superb hotel, the Taj Palace.

DAY 14: DELHI DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we take a trip on the Delhi metro, a superb rapid transport system built between 1998 and 2011. Later we transfer to the airport for our flight home.

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