Great Rail Journeys
Spirit of the Himalayas & Amritsar's Golden Temple
14 daysfrom $4,673
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
India's Golden Triangle, Tigers & Shimla
Discover India's ornate temples, breathtaking palaces and majestic wildlife on an epic adventure from vibrant cities to tranquil Himalayan towns.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: New Delhi
Arrival in India's bustling capital, Delhi
Transfer independently to the five-star hotel in New Delhi. Meet the Tour Manager and group for a welcome meeting and the first dinner together.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Shimla
Into the Himalayas on the UNESCO-listed 'Toy Train'
AC Chair Class Shatabdi Express from Delhi to Kalka, then the narrow-gauge Himalayan Queen 'Toy Train' through the Shivalik Hills to Shimla, with a picnic lunch provided.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Shimla
Uncovering the history of colonial Shimla
A talk by historian Raaja Bhasin, then a guided tour by private car to the Viceregal Lodge, the Sankat Mochan Temple, and the Gaiety Theatre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Shimla
A free day to explore Shimla
Free day with options including Kufri, Mall Road and the Ridge, Scandal Point, Christ Church, or Lakkar Bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5railovernight: New Delhi
Returning down the mountains to Delhi
Drive down from Shimla with a lunch stop, then board the train in AC Chair Class from Chandigarh Junction back to New Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: New Delhi
Discovering Delhi, India's bustling capital
A sightseeing tour of Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar, the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayun's Tomb and the Gandhi Smriti Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7railovernight: Agra
Royal Agra and the Taj Mahal
Gatimaan Express in AC Chair Class to Agra for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort, including the Musamman Burj and Moti Masjid.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ranthambore
The deserted Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri
Coach to Fatehpur Sikri for a guided tour of the emperor's private chambers and the Diwan-i-Khas. Lunch at Laxmi Palace Vilas, then on to Ranthambore for two nights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Ranthambore
On safari in Ranthambore National Park
A talk from a naturalist, then an afternoon open-topped canter safari into Ranthambore National Park seeking Bengal tigers and other wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Jaipur
Early morning safari and traveling to Jaipur
An early morning safari in Ranthambore National Park, then travel by coach to Jaipur, stopping at the Birla Mandir and witnessing an evening aarti ritual.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11overnight: Jaipur
The 'Pink City' of Jaipur
A sightseeing tour of the Palace of the Winds, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the City Palace, followed by a ride through the city in pink tuk-tuks operated entirely by women.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 12overnight: New Delhi
Jaipur's Amber Fort and return to Delhi
Jeep transfer up to the Amber Fort to explore the palace complex and Jaleb Chowk courtyard, then transfer by coach back to New Delhi for the final night.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 13
Traveling home
After breakfast, check out of the Delhi hotel for the final time and make your way to Delhi's airport for onward travel home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 12 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
- AC Chair Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast and dinner each day, 6 lunches
- Group luggage transfers between hotels from Delhi to Agra
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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