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Indian Colourful Experience

Be a part of this multiday tour to enjoy some of the most famous tourist attractions of India. First, explore the highlights of Eastern India at Kolkata and Darjeeling. After admiring the Himalayas in Darjeeling, board a train to Varanasi, an ancient spiritual town in North India and home to some beautiful and important Hindu temples. The tour will also take you to key North Indian cities, Agra, Shimla and Delhi.

17 Days / 15 Nights Guide Price on request
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Tour Nights

Kolkata: 2 nights
Darjeeling: 2 nights
Varanasi: 3 nights
Agra: 2 nights
Shimla: 2 nights
Delhi: 2 nights
Indian Rail: 2 nights

Tour code: AWI69
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Private Tour

Tour At a Glance

Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata
Check out Kolkata’s key attractions such as Victoria Memorial, and Indian Museum
Board the Darjeeling Mail from Sealdah Station
Enjoy a ride on the narrow gauge toy train to Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri
Explore the town of Darjeeling and visit the famous Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Board the first class carriage of Rajdhani Expresss for an enjoyable train ride to Varanasi
Enjoy an excursion to Sarnath - the site where Lord Buddha gave his first public sermon
Undertake a boat ride on the Ganges and attend the wonderful Ganga aarti (prayer) ceremony
Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra
Board the Kalka Mail and head to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Marvel at the Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre, and the Vice Regal Lodge in Shimla
Enjoy an elaborate sightseeing tour of Delhi
Visit Delhi’s key tourism highlights such as Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar

Itinerary details

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Day 1 : UK to Kolkata

Depart from UK an overnight flight to Kolkata, India.
Day 2 : Arrival Kolkata

Arrive at Kolkata airport. Meeting & assistance at airport and transfer to the hotel. Relax and refresh at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : Kolkata

Begin the morning with a scenic boat ride on the Hooghly River. Post this visit Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, St Paul's Church and Mother Theresa's centre. Back to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
Day 4 : Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri

Explore the city during day time. Indian railway experience begins in the evening from the Sealdah Station. Board the air-conditioned first class sleeper carriage of the Darjeeling Mail and travel North in the laps of the Himalayas. Overnight on board the train.
Day 5 : New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

In the morning arrive at New Jalpaiguri. Change to the narrow gauge toy train to Darjeeling. At Darjeeling, check-in at the hotel for the next two nights. In case the toy train isn’t working, transfer to Darjeeling shall be arranged via car.
Day 6 : Darjeeling

Observe Himalayan morning from the Tiger Hill. Come back to Darjeeling, on the way visiting the Ghoom Monastery. Explore the town in the remaining half of the day and also visit the famous Himalayan mountaineering Institute.
Day 7 : Darjeeling to Varanasi

Enjoy the morning at leisure. At midday board the air-conditioned train, from New Jalpaiguri, bound for Varanasi. Enjoy the ride into the Northern Plains that are cultivated by many Himalayan Rivers. Watch the colorful rural life slip by as you gradually approach the holy city of Varanasi. At Varanasi, check-in at the hotel and relax for night.
Day 8 : Varanasi

Relax through the morning doing what you please. In the afternoon undertake an excursion to Sarnath- the site where Lord Buddha gave his first public sermon.
Day 9 : Varanasi

Observe the devotees praying along the ghats/river banks in the morning as you undertake a boat ride on the Ganges. Indulge in any activity of your choice for the remaining day & in the evening attend the divine Ganga aarti ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Varanasi to Agra

Board the train to Agra today. On arrival in Agra transfer to the hotel. Relax through the day.
Day 11 : Agra

A visit to the Taj Mahal has been planned at sunrise. Later in the day visit the Red Fort located on the banks of River Yamuna, and the tomb of Itamud-ud-daula. If time permits, revisit the Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 : Agra to Kalka Mail

Indulge in leisure activities this morning. In the afternoon, transfer to Tundla and board an air-conditioned train, Kalka Mail, bound for Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Night shall be spent on the train.
Day 13 : Kalka to Shimla

Arrive at Kalka early this morning & board the heritage Shivalik Express toy train. The train takes four-hours to get you to Shimla. Post arrival check-in at hotel. Relax through the remaining day and indulge in the activities of your choice.
Day 14 : Shimla

Explore the town of Shimla at leisure visiting the mock Tudor Library, Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre and the Vice Regal Lodge etc. You can also indulge in shopping at the Mall Road. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 : Shimla to Delhi

Reach Kalka via roadways and board Shatabdi Express, heading for Delhi. At Delhi, check in at hotel and spend the time at leisure.
Day 16 : Delhi

After a leisurely breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Stalk around the sprawling metropolis which is a bewitching blend of the past and the present. Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Swami Narayan Temple and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara are some of the famous edifices that lead the list of all the travellers here. An extensive sight-seeing tour of Delhi would include a visit to Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rajpath, Parliament House, The President's residence and a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Visit the magnificent Lotus temple at the su nset. Get back to the hotel in the afternoon or you can choose to explore further & undertake a shopping spree. Overnight at the hotel. Read More
Day 17 : Delhi to UK

Post breakfast, transfer to the International airport in Delhi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. The tour comes to an end today.

Extension

Kathmandu - ( 04 Nights ) (Day 17 to Day 21)

Kathmandu, the bustling capital of Nepal, seems in the first glance yet another city lost in the race of time & development. But take a stroll along its backstreets and you will meet the quaint old middle age still flourishing in this city’s heritage, culture, temples, and courtyards overflowing with flowers and tiny shops where goods and services have remained much the same since centuries.

Day 1

To Kathmandu

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Kathmandu.Rest of the day at leisure Read More

Day 2

Kathmandu

Tour of the city visiting the Durbar Square, noted for its temples and palaces including the Khasta Mandap, the wooden temple which gave Kathmandu its name, and the temple of Living Goddess or Kumari. You will see much evidence of the Pagoda style of architecture that Nepalese claim to have originated. Visit Syambunath with the all seeing eyes of Buddha overlooking the valley. In the afternoon visit the twin villages of Bungmati Khokana dating back to 6th century, the ancient city of Patan and the Tibetan Handicrafts Centre. Read More

Day 3

Kathmandu to Nagarkot

Today visit the medieval city of Bhadgaon, noted for its wooden carved buildings including the five-storey Nyatapole Pagoda and Golden Gate. Bodhnath is one of the world’s largest stupa and the most important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside Tibet. Changunarayan, a lavishly decorated two-tiered temple dating back to 467 A.D. Continue on to Nagarkot (7200ft), offering a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas from Mount Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west. Rest of the day at leisure to absorb the atmosphere. Overnight stay in Nagarkot. Read More

Day 4

Nagarkot to Kathmandu

Early in the morning view the sunrise over the Himalayas. On a clear day you can see Mount Everest from here. Return to Kathmandu visiting en route Bodhnath, one of the world’s largest stupa and the most important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside of Tibet, and Pashupatinath. Read More

Day 5

Depart Kathmandu

Post breakfast, transfer to the International airport towards your onward journey to London via Delhi with sweet memories. Read More

Ananda Spa and Wellness - ( 05 Nights ) (Day 17 to Day 22)

Rishikesh, often referred to as the world Yoga capital, is a town that sits on the banks of River Ganga in the foothills of Shivalik mountain ranges. The region is known for its tranquil environs, ancient temples and art of holistic healing, which attract people to its throes from far and wide.