What you need to know about travelling on railways in India
11/11/2022 · By Sam Preece
Uncover the essentials of travelling on Indian railways with Great Rail Journeys. Read our blog for valuable tips and plan your Indian rail adventure.
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About the tour
Our incredible rail holiday takes us from India's vibrant capital, Delhi, to the cooling foothills of the Himalayas by modern rail and charming 'Toy Train'.
Boarding the amazing Deccan Odyssey for seven nights, we bask in the palatial glamour of bygone eras on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the heart of India, through landscapes stalked by majestic wildlife. Each morning we are welcomed in style to a glittering array of the country's most iconic destinations, including the Taj Mahal, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur and spiritual Varanasi beside the sacred Ganges.
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We meet our fellow travellers and Tour Manager at London Heathrow ready for our direct flight to magical India. This fascinating, historic country dazzles and beguiles visitors with its wonderful mix of sights, scents and spirituality.
As our flight continues overnight, we can sit back and anticipate the incredible experiences that await us. India boasts many timeless iconic wonders that we will see on this fantastic rail tour. Relaxing in the elegant comfort of our carriages aboard the Deccan Odyssey, we will discover these famed destinations and explore bustling, vibrant cities and pristine wilderness enroute. Easing ourselves into kaleidoscopic Indian life, we will first uncover reminders of the British Raj in the country's capital and Himalayan hill station of Shimla.
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