From the frantic delights of Delhi to the sacred sites of Varanasi and the ancient monuments of Amritsar, delve into the highlights of Northern India. Travel across India's unique rail network, discovering a melting pot of religions - from Hinduism in Varanasi to Buddhism in Bodh Gaya - swapping train for boat along the Ganges and journeying into the Himalayan foothills via toy train along the way. Varanasi - Soak up the sacred atmosphere in this Hindu city and see the Ganga Aarti ceremonies along the banks of the river. Agra & Delhi - Tick two Indian greats off your list along with must-sees such as the Taj Mahal and bustling Old Delhi. Amritsar - Explore the captivating Golden Temple, the heart of the Sikh faith
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General information
Tour ID124820
Tour length15days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Opposite Sangam Beauty Parlour, Near Fire Station, 204, Harish Mukherjee Road, Jatin Das Park, Patuapara, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026, India
Hotel Treebo Globe International, Hotel reception
17:00
End point
45, The Mall, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
Hotel Ritz Plaza, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Kolkata
Day 2: Explore Kolkata
Day 3: Travel to Bodh Gaya
Day 4: See the sacred Bodhi tree and take the train to Varanasi
Day 5: Visit Sarnath's temples and sail on the Ganges
Day 6: Free morning before overnight train to Agra
Day 7: Discover Agra's Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Day 8: Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise
Day 9: Explore New Delhi
Day 10: Travel on the Kalka Shatabdi and toy train to Shimla
Day 11: Take a walking tour to Shimla's Vice Regal Lodge
Day 12: Free time to explore Shimla
Day 13: Travel to Amritsar
Day 14: Visit the Golden Temple and the Pakistan border