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Highlights Of Northern India By Rail

Independent rail tour of northern India with two overnight trains

Railbookers markets this independent rail tour of northern India, starting and ending in Delhi, as a trip for serious rail enthusiasts seeking an authentic experience on the Indian National rail network, described as the largest in the world. The trip is listed at 15 days and 14 nights, though the operator's own description calls it a sixteen-day tour, so the exact length is worth confirming before booking. Along the way, travelers take two overnight train journeys and ride the Shimla Toy Train, with stops including Varanasi, a city the description dates to the 11th century B.C. and calls the spiritual capital of India, and Agra, where the trip includes a sunset tour of the Taj Mahal. Because this is an independent package, travelers are not accompanied by a group leader between stops. It suits travelers who are drawn to train travel itself, not just the destinations. Railbookers prices the tour from $3,799 USD per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package in the evidence available to us; confirm how nights are divided across Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Shimla before booking.
  • The trip is listed with a duration of 15 days and 14 nights, but the operator's own description text calls it a 'sixteen-day tour'; confirm the exact duration directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, described as including two overnight train journeys and a ride on the Shimla Toy Train, across the Indian National rail network.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's an independent rail package; the evidence does not mention a guide or group.
Which places does this trip visit?
Delhi (start and end), Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Shimla.
Are there overnight trains?
Yes, the description states the trip includes two overnight train journeys.
How long is the trip?
The trip is listed at 15 days and 14 nights, though the operator's own description text calls it a 'sixteen-day tour'; confirm the exact length with Railbookers.
How much does this trip cost?
Railbookers prices this tour from $3,799 USD per person.

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