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This special tour begins at the City of Joy and moves on towards the North Bengal where the highlight of the trip is a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which has been declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage monument.

From Darjeeling continue to the pristine beaches and the temples of Puri on the Orissa coast before moving on to Varanasi. After a visit to India 's largest marshalling yards and the tour moves on via Agra- where we visit the Taj mahal, to India 's summer capital - Shimla. The trip from Kalka to Shimla is a rail enthusiast's delight and a delightful experience.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi - On arrival a warm welcome by our staff and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Besides normal sightseeing tours following additional activities can be incorporated:-Visit to the National Railway Museum, Excursion to the Steam Shed at Rewari and a visit to the Railway Stations of Delhi. On Wednesdays visit the Delhi Cantt station for viewing the Palace on Wheels.

You can also visit the New Delhi Station from the State Entry road to view the Reserved Carriages with a direct access from Connaught Place. It is also possible to arrange guest lectures by senior railway officials and / or rail fans. Slide shows on specific subjects, trips and the history of the Indian Railways can be arranged.

Day 3: Delhi / Agra - Transfer to New Delhi Station for Shatabdi Express to Agra Cantt. The Journey aboard the Shatabdi Express is the fastest ride in the country today. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later visit the Red Fort and the majestic Taj Mahal.

Day 4: Agra / Jaipur - Morning option of a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal to capture the changing moods and shades on this marble structure. Afternoon free for own activities. In the evening transfer to railway station to board the Agra / Jaipur train.

Day 5: Jaipur Pink City tour includes visit to the majestic Amber Fort, Wind Palace, Water Palace, City Palace, Observatory & the glittering bazaars of Jaipur. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Jaipur / Jodhpur - Morning free at Jaipur. Later board train for Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Jodhpur / Deogarh - City tour of Jodhpur includes a visit to Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. In the afternoon drive to Deogarh. On arrival check-in at the wonderful Deogarh palace.

Day 8: Deogarh / Phulad / Ranakpur - Morning drive to railway station to board train to Phulad. Reach Phulad Jn and proceed to Ranakpur. Later visit the wonderful three temples of the Jain sect at Ranakpur dating back to the 14th /15th century. Overnight stay at Ranakpur.

Day 9: Ranakpur / Udaipur - After breakfast drive to Udaipur, the city considered to be a romantic city- with its lakes, gardens, temples and palaces - an oasis in the Thar Desert. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon enjoy boat ride on the Pichola Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur / Ahmedabad - After breakfast enjoy a city tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir. In the afternoon drive to Ahmedabad. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 11: Ahmedabad - In the morning enjoy a city tour of Ahmedabad. Optional: excursion to Viramgam Jn. It is also possible to take a short train ride on the main line towards Vadodara whose Gaekwad rulers set up many railway projects and laid narrow gauge lines in the erstwhile state. Return to Ahmedabad in the evening for an overnight stay.

Day 12: Ahmedabad / Mumbai - Morning free at leisure. Evening transfer to railway station to board the Gujarat Mail to Mumbai Central. Overnight on board the train.

Day 13: Mumbai - Early morning arrival at Mumbai Central Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Mumbai city. Among the principal Railway related activities that can be undertaken in Mumbai are :

1)A visit to the Chhatrapati shivaji Terminus (Mumbai VT) station, also rated as a World Heritage site.
2) See the Deccan Odyssey rake at Mumbai VT (departs every Wednesday at 1600 hrs)".
3) Visit to the suburban Terminus at Dadar Central which is among the busiest Railway stations in the country.

Day 14: Mumbai / Bhusaval Jn / Aurangabad - Depart for Bhusaval Jn, gateway to the Ajanta Caves - the site of 2000 years Old World famous colossal rock-cut temples of Ajanta. After a visit to the Caves continue on toAurangabad city. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15: Aurangabad - After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Ellora caves. These are carved in the volcanic rocks & are among the finest in India. There are 34 caves - 12 Buddhist created (600-800 AD), 17 Hindu (600-900 AD), 5 Jain(600-1100 AD).For overnight stay return to Aurangabad. Imp: Ellora is closed on Tuesdays.

Day 16: Aurangabad / Mumbai - Morning free for individual activities. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight to Bombay. On arrival, transfer to a hotel for dinner before continuing on to the international airport for return flight back home.