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Tomb of Safdarjung in New Delhi, India
The Taj Mahal, India
Amber Palace, Jaipur, India
Toy train from Shimla to Kalka in India

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The Great Indian Rail Journey

  • 16 days

  • 18 excursions and visits

  • 1.5 days - free time

  • Moderately active

As captivating as it can be confusing, India can be a difficult place to navigate. Accompanied by experienced guides, we can sit back and enjoy the ride as we traverse the jungles, deserts and plateaux of Northern India. Six railway journeys, including a steam train on one of India’s UNESCO World Heritage Mountain Railways, take us from Delhi into the jewelled palaces of the Golden Triangle, 'jungle book' national park of Ranthambore and Himalayan foothills of spiritual Shimla - covering off ancient forts, colourful bazaars and tiger safaris along the way.

Your holiday includes

Meals

14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 11 dinners

Flight

International flights and luggage are included

Accommodation

14 nights in hotels and 1 in flight

Excursions

  • Guided tours of Old and New Delhi; Jaipur; Agra; Amritsar; Chandigarh; Shimla
  • Six train journeys Delhi - Jaipur; Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur; Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur; Delhi - Amritsar; Kalka - Shimla ('Toy Train'); Chandigarh - Delhi
  • Visits to Amber Fort, Taj Mahal at sunrise; Wagah for changing of the guard ceremony; Golden Temple

Tour manager

Expert guidance throughout your holiday

Plus

Tipping (except tour manager, coach driver & coach assistant)

Exceptional value every time

VIP door-to-door

Our transfer service to and from home with unlimited mileage.

Insurance

Included optional travel insurance or £120pp price reduction if not required.

Itinerary

GIR 2025 map

Availability

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