Old Delhi Holidays
Sample Itinerary - REF INDIA 1629
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Day 1: Kolkata
Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive Kolkata, included transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata
This cultural city is an amazing example of East meets West. Enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes a visit to the Victoria Memorial. Opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921, this imposing vision in marble often called the “Taj” of the British Raj overlooks the grassy Maidan, the city’s green belt.
Day 3: Kolkata - New Jalpaiguri
Enjoy the day to independently explore Kolkata. Early this evening, you’ll board the Darjeeling Mail train. In air conditioned 1st class sleeper accommodation, relax as the train heads north to New Jalpaiguri
Day 4: New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Early this morning, you’ll continue the journey to Darjeeling by car. This popular hill station sits at a spectacular altitude with a panoramic backdrop of the mighty snow-clad Himalayan peaks and surrounded by verdant tea plantations.
Day 5: Darjeeling
Early this morning, enjoy a drive to Tiger Hill to catch sunrise over the snowy peaks of Kanchenjunga - the world’s third highest mountain. Continuing, enjoy a visit to the Ghoom Gompa (monastery) followed by city sightseeing and a visit to a tea estate.
Day 6: Darjeeling - Varanasi
Driving to New Jalpaiguri, you’ll catch the Varanasi North-East Express train to Varanasi. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned sleeper.
Day 7: Varanasi
Arriving early this morning at Mughalsarai, it’s a short drive to Varanasi. Varanasi, also known as the Benares, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in India. Abundant with temples and streets that resemble a mass of tangled shoe laces, Varanasi is one of India’s most colourful and exciting cities. This afternoon, enjoy a city sightseeing tour.
Day 8: Varanasi - Agra
This morning, enjoy a boat ride on the holy Ganges to witness sunrise and the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the famous riverside ghats (steps) that line the banks. This afternoon, consider an optional excursion to Sarnath - the site of Buddha’s first sermon. This evening, board the Marudhar Express train to Agra.
Day 9: Agra
An early morning arrival in Agra allows you the chance to relax until early this afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the Taj Mahal. Built entirely of white marble it has no peers. Continuing, enjoy an exploration of the Agra Fort. Some of India’s finest Mughal buildings sit behind it’s fortified walls
Day 10: Agra - Delhi
With the morning free to do as you wish, why not visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise - a wonderful and peaceful time to appreciate the beauty of this monument. Later this afternoon you’ll be driven to Delhi to catch the Howrah Delhi Kalka Express train to Kalka.
Day 11: Delhi - Shimla
Very early today, you’ll transfer onto the Kalka-Shimla Express, arriving in Shimla late morning. Shimla, the old summer capital of British India, sprawls along a crescent shaped ridge at an altitude of over 2100m. The famous ‘Mall’ lined with stately English houses, Christ Church, Gorton Castle and the former Viceregal Lodge reinforces Shimla’s English flavour.
Day 13: Shimla - Amritsar
Leaving Shimla, you'll be driven to Ambala Train Station, for the train to Amritsar - 12958 NDL ASR EXPRESS departing at 17:15 and arriving at 21:35, air conditioned chair class. On arrival in Amritsar we will transfer you to the hotel.
Day 14: Amritsar
Today a visit to the Famous Golden Temple the seat of the Sikh religion, Amritsar is one of the Punjab’s principal cities. Built in 1803 and made of marble, copper and pure leaf gold, the temple is an amazing architectural feat. Also you will enjoy a visit to Wagah - the only border crossing between India and Pakistan for the sunset ‘Retreat’ ceremony, where the changing of the guards & ceremonial lowering of the flags is performed with great pomp.
Day 15: Amritsar - Old Delhi
We will transfer you to the train station for the overnight train to Delhi, Shatabadi Express -departing at 17:00 and arriving at 22:35. On arrival we will transfer you to the hotel.
Day 16: Old Delhi
Arriving Delhi, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi - the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. This afternoon, enjoy the sights of New Delhi - the majestic India Gate, Rajpath and Connaught Place. A visit is also made to Qutab Minor, built in the 11th century. Later we will transfer you to the airport in time for your departure flight.
Pondicherry
Settled in the early 18th century by the French, Pondicherry on the Bay of Bengal in the state of Tamil ...
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