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Friday, August 15, 2008

Treasures Of India By Train

Day 1- Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi on arrival Garlanding & traditional welcome, transfer to the Hotel. In afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city.

Day 2- To Agra
Drive (4hrs) enjoying picturesque countryside to Agra. On arrival Check in at Hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing O/N at hotel.

Day 3- To Varanasi
In the morning enjoy an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. The Mughal Emperor Akbar built the city in AD 1564 in honour of the Muslim saint Sheikh Salim Chisthi. Return to Agra in the afternoon. Rest of the time is free till evening when you will board an overnight train to Varanasi. Overnight on board the train.
Day 4- Arrive Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi in the morning on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit temples like Kashi Vishwanath dedicated to Lord Shiva; Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated to Mother India. Also see Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage point O/N at Hotel

Day 5- To Kolkata
Enjoy a boat ride on River Ganges in the morning. Afternoon is to explore the colorful bazaars walking around. You will be transferred to railway station in the evening to board train for Kolkata. Overnight on board the train.

Day 6- Arrive Kolkata
Arrive Kolkata, once the capital of the British Empire; formerly known as Calcutta, it remains the cultural capital of India with strong tradition in literature and fine arts. Afternoon visit city O/N at hotel.

Day 7- In Kolkata
Morning is free to visit Dakshineshwar Temple & Botnical garden. Check out and transfer to railway station to connect overnight train to Hyderabad. Overnight on board the train

Day 8- In Hyderabad
Arrive in the morning on arrival transfer to the Hotel. Later visit the city of Nizam's. evening transfer to Rly stn to board Overnight train for Chennai

Day 9- In Chennai
Arrive Chennai on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for the tour of the city.
O/N at hotel.

Day 10- In Chennai
Proceed for an excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kancheepuram. The ancient Pallava port, 64km from Chennai, Return to Chennai and connect an overnight train to Trivandrum.

Day 11- To Trivandrum
Arrive Trivandrum on arrival transfer to the hotel. Trivandrum named after the holy serpent, the thousand-headed Anantha. Later proceed the, one of the major Indian cities on the famed Malabar Coast. O/N at hotel.

Day 12- To Cape
Take a full day trip to Kanyakumari, famous for its brilliant sunsets and sunrises. It is India's 'land's' end at the confluence of the Indian Ocean. Return in the evening to Trivandrum

Day 13- To Cochin
Morning in time transfer to railway station enable board train to Cochin, a myriad of tiny islands set in the shimmering blue Arabian Sea, against a lush backdrop. It has one of the most beautiful harbors on India's. O/N at hotel.

Day 14- In Cochin
Full day sightseeing of the city. In the evening time to transfer to Rly Stn. to board train for Goa. Overnight on board the train.

Day 15- Arrive Goa
Arrive Goa and transfer to your beach resort for three nights' stay. Goa, a tiny emerald land of 3,702 Sq.Kms. on the west coast of India, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches, churches and temples, famous for it\'s architecture, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu, has an ideal tourist profile. O/N at the Hotel.

Day 16- In Goa
Half day city tour of Panjim City & Mandovi River, Dona Paula for a panoramic view of the Arabian sea afternoon free. O/N at Hotel.

Day 17- In Goa
Full day is at leisure

Day 18- To Mumbai
Morning Free at Leisure. In the evening transfer to the Rly stn. time to board train for Mumbai. Overnight aboard the train.

Day 19- Leave Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to the city to check in at one of the hotels (Wash & Change). Before starting a tour of the city. Late evening you will be transferred to International airport to connect your onward flight

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