Special Tour Packages India
Special Tour Packages India
  • DURATION 18 NIGHTS 19 DAYS
  • TYPE OF TRIP ROAD TRIP
  • START CITY Delhi
  • END CITYMumbai

Treasures of India By Train

Itinerary

Itinerary
  • Arrive Delhi

    Upon arrival at Delhi meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Delhi

    In the morning go for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru) and Jama Masjid. Drive past Red Fort.

    In the afternoon visit Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Delhi - Agra

    Drive to Agra, en route stopover at Sikandra for photography. In Agra, our representative assists in your check in process at the hotel.

    Later visit the Agra Fort which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience) Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Agra - Varanasi (by overnight train)

    Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble and it took 22 years to get constructed. Evening transfer to Railway station for Varanasi. Overnight at board.

  • Arrive Varanasi

    Upon arrival at Varanasi meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Later visit temples like Kashi Vishwanath dedicated to Lord Shiva; Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated to Mother India. Afternoon excursion of Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage point. Evening drive back to Varanasi. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Varanasi - Kolkata (by overnight train)

    Morning enjoy a boat ride on River Ganges. Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon is to explore the colorful bazaars walking around. Evening transfer to railway station for Kolkata. Overnight at board.

  • Arrive Kolkata

    Upon arrival at Kolkata meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Kolkata is 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 city tour of Kolkata. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Kolkata

    Morning after breakfast visit Dakshineshwar Temple & Botanical garden. Evening transfer to railway station to connect overnight train to Hyderabad. Overnight at board.

  • Hyderabad

    Meet on arrival at Hyderabad Railway station and transfer to the Hotel. Later visit the city of Nizam's. visit Charminar, Qutub shahi Tombs, Salarjung Museum, Birla Mandir, Golkonda Fort. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Hyderabad - Chennai (by overnight train)

    Morning free for your own activity. Evening transfer to Railway station for Chennai. Overnight at board.

  • Arrive Chennai

    Meet on arrival at Chennai Railway station. Later visit Museum, Marina beach, Anna square, M.G.R. square, vivekananda ashram, kapaleeswarar temple, snake park. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Chennai - Cochin (By overnight train)

    After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. The ancient Pallava port, 64km from Chennai, Return to Chennai and connect an overnight train to Cochin. Overnight at board.

  • Arrive Cochin

    Upon arrival at Cochin meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. 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. Rest day free for your own activity. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Cochin - Goa (By overnight train)

    After breakfast city tour of Cochin. Cochin, Karnataka's commercial centre, has a fine natural harbor. Cochin (Kochi) gateway for Karnataka is famous for Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Wellington Island, Bolghatty Island, Chinese Fishing nets and Jewish Synagogue. Cruising on the back-waters provides glimpses of the rural life, fine view of the harbour and three islands. Evening show witness the Kathakali Dance Show in an auditorium.

    Evening transfer to Railway station for Goa. Overnight at board.

  • Arrive Goa

    Meet on arrival at Goa Railway station and transfer to hotel. 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 its architecture, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu, has an ideal tourist profile. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Goa

    Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day free for self activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Goa

    Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day free for self activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Goa - Mumbai (By overnight train)

    Breakfast at the hotel, evening transfer to railway station to connect train for Mumbai.

    Overnight at train.

  • Arrive Mumbai & Dept

    Upon arrival at Mumbai meeting and assistance followed by transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.

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