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CONNOISSEUR TOURS Darjeeling Joy Train, India

Indian Hill Railways

Sunday 16 February to Thursday 6 March 2025

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. Includes privately chartered steam trains on the
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

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

Golden Temple © Ray Smith Kalka Shimla Railway Taj Mahal © Bob Cable

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