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CONNOISSEUR TOURS Darjeeling Joy Train, India

Indian Hill Railways

Sunday 12 February to Thursday 2 March 2023

Join our successful annual tour to India which includes the three most exceptional railways that served the former British Hill Stations. Engineering
excellence, fierce gradients and stunning scenery make for a memorable tour.

Day 1 - Fly London to Amritsar Day 5 - Kalka Shimla Railway continuing to Delhi on the Shatabdi Express. Evening
Morning flight from London to Amritsar By road to Kalka where we visit the extensive 2ft 6in arrival in Delhi and transfer to the Vasant Hotel for 3
gauge workshops of the Kalka Shimla Railway. Later nights on B&B basis. Lunch & dinner included today.
Day 2 - Arrive in India we travel by privately chartered carriage over this
Early morning arrival in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar astonishing line to Shimla, the former summer capital Day 8 - Delhi Railway Museum
for a 2-night stay. Day free to relax. of British India. We remain here for 2 nights on full We visit some of the many famous sights of Delhi
Day 3 - Sightseeing in Amritsar board. Lunch included. including the India Gate, Rajpath, Qutab Minar and
Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon visit to the famous
Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Amritsar Day 6 - Steam to Shoghi Delhi Railway Museum. Lunch included.
including the stunning Golden Temple. Afternoon Depart on our own special steam charter to Shoghi
visit to the Atari-Wagah frontier post, a thoroughly using one of the original KC Class engines built for Day 9 - The Taj Mahal
unusual and unexpected experience. the line. Enjoy wonderful scenery and many photo Morning train from Delhi to Agra. Visit the sublime
Day 4 - Across the Punjab opportunities en route. Return to Shimla by road for Taj Mahal and Red Fort before returning to Delhi by
train. Lunch stop at a local restaurant included.
Morning train across the Punjab to Ambala. We an afternoon sightseeing tour to include a visit to the
continue by road to Chandigarh and visit the Viceregal Lodge, the former residence of the British Day 10 - Fly Delhi to Bagdogra & DHR Depot
Chandigarh Capitol Complex, a UNESCO World Viceroy of India. Late morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra arriving
Heritage Site. 1-night stay on B&B basis. Lunch after lunch. Transfer to our hotel in Siliguri. There
included. Day 7 - Kalka to Delhi will be an optional afternoon visit to the Darjeeling
Depart on the morning train from Shimla to Kalka,
Himalayan Railway’s depot. 1-night stay on full board.

Nilgiri Railway © Bob Cable Taj Mahal © Bob Cable

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