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From its bustling cities and kaleidoscopic bazaars to its spectacular wildlife and sublime architecture, India is a truly captivating destination.
The pristine whiteness of the Taj Mahal, the orange and black of a rare Bengal tiger, the pink city of Jaipur and the blue edifices of Jodhpur, the leafy green tiers of a fertile tea plantation; India is a veritable kaleidoscope of colours just waiting to be explored. And you can experience them in style and comfort on an escorted tour with Great Rail Journeys, on an unforgettable adventure in a land which is both exotic and, in places, surprisingly familiar.
In this section we've gathered together all our tours to India, allowing you to discover exactly which adventure is right for you. From the backwaters of Kerala and the ancient wonders of northern India's Golden Triangle, to the dramatic mystery of the Himalayas.
This amazing adventure through historic India takes us to some of the glorious country's most exciting sights. On our fascinating journey we discover thriving cities, spectacular forts, and have a chance to see a tiger in the wild, culminating with a night in a 200-year-old palace.
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The kaleidoscopic sights of this colourful country take your breath away. Our Indian rail tour takes in the Red and Amber Forts, historic temples, beautiful palaces and ornate gardens, as we visit Delhi, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur and Agra with its white marble icon, the Taj Mahal.
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Marvel at historic temples, spot an elusive tiger and visit beautiful palaces and gardens as we explore kaleidoscopic India, taking in the tranquillity of Shimla, enigmatic Delhi, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur and Agra with its resplendent marble icon, the Taj Mahal.
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Magnificent palaces and forts are waiting to be discovered on this Indian rail adventure aboard the Palace on Wheels train. Experience the lifestyle of the Maharajahs as we visit walled cities, marvel at the astonishing Taj Mahal and enjoy tiger spotting in Ranthambore National Park.
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Explore the highlights of India and Nepal on this grand tour which includes some of the world's most beautiful temples, sights and scenery. We witness colourful ceremonies, a game drive, and experience breathtaking views of the Himalaya from Pokhara on this adventurous tour.
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On this incredible adventure packed with ancient traditions and treasures, we explore colourful Kolkata, before travelling in to the Himalayan foothills and onwards to Bhutan - the sole surviving Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystique, and steeped in history.
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Perfectly framed by its immaculate gardens, the iconic Taj Mahal is a sublime vision in polished white marble, with a sentimental history almost as captivating as the structure itself.
A short distance from the pink city walls of Jaipur lies the golden-hued Amber Fort, an extensive palace complex in the 16th century and now a well-deserved UNESCO site.
One of the best places in the world to spot wild tigers, lucky visitors to Ranthambore National Park can spy the elusive Bengal tiger basking in the sun or sauntering through the wilderness.
Indian culture and cuisine is widely known, yet little understood. Obviously for such a large country, there will be diversity as you travel from province to province but there are still few key factors to bear in mind.
India's cuisine has been shaped over centuries by different cultures and civilizations. Although every region in India has its own distinctive cuisine the common feature is the use of spices.
Often-times in India, traditions are honoured through age-old festivals and holy days. Holi is the country's festival of colour, and is one of the biggest events in the calendar for Hindus. Diwali is marked in late autumn on the night of a new moon, and is the Hindu festival of light.
Indian markets have a thriving bargaining culture which is not just accepted, but welcomed. When negotiating with a street merchant never accept the first price you are offered, which could be ten or even twenty times the price they will settle for.
It's often the case on an escorted rail tour with Great Rail Journeys, that the train travel between towns and cities is as enjoyable and memorable an aspect of the tour as the destinations themselves. India is no exception. Enjoy the full range of Indian rail experiences on offer, from the convenient and reliable Shatabdi Express to the exalted journey offered by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Dating back to the 19th century, the delightful Darjeeling Himalayan Railway uses innovative engineering to make its steep ascent into the Himalayas. The train travels across 54 miles of incredible narrow-gauge track before climbing to India's highest railway station, Ghum, which stands at a staggering elevation of 7,218 feet.
The Shatabdi Express offers one of the highest standards of rail travel in India. A modern, clean and efficient service that is the pride of its operator, we travel in comfortable, fully air conditioned chair class, undoubtedly the best way to travel across this dynamic destination.
Connecting Mumbai and Mangalore, the 460-mile Konkan Railway is characterised by stunning scenery, a combination of winding rivers, imposing mountains and lush dells. An architectural marvel, the railway was created by Indian engineers in a project of unprecedented scale and is a testament to human engineering and the natural world.
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A wonderfully organised experience that we thoroughly enjoyed
Excellent tour! First time on a Great Rail Journeys trip and we were very impressed with their professionalism. When things didn’t quite go according to plan they worked really hard in order to make things right. The trip itself was very full on - we felt we’d been away for longer than 2 weeks, but it covered so much that we felt that we’d really had value for money. Darjeeling was an amazing place -we loved it and Bhutan was a very beautiful country. We will definitely travel with them again!
Very well organised right from the start. Excellent Tour Manager, very knowledgable and willing to go that extra mile to ensure group were well catered for.
Wonderful experience from start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed our adventure through India
Extremely well organised tour which gave a very wide and varied experience of India. The Tour Manager and local Tour Guide were absolutely superb. Any issues that arose were dealt with immediately and the Guide's knowledge and passion for his country was marvellous. A great tour.
By Lorna Heatley
13 December 2018
Ah, tea drinking. That Great British tradition. So passionate are we about tea that the American’s knew that we’d get very annoyed with them if they were to throw it in Boston Harbour way back when.
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By Lorna Heatley
15 November 2018
Though we don’t really think about streets on a daily basis unless we’re trying to get to somewhere, it’s amazing just how many streets in the world can be a tour destination in themselves.
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By Katie Shaw
6 November 2018
Venture to the high-altitude hill and mountain regions of India and you will discover, hidden amongst vertiginous peaks and dense, lush forests, an array of exquisite hill stations.
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By Sukie Chapman
3 October 2018
World Ballet Day is upon us and to join in with the celebrations we thought we’d give you the low down on our favourite, and some of the most impressive dance forms we’ve encountered from around the world.
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Absolutely brilliant. A tour to remember. Everything so well organised. Lovely hotels. Very knowledgeable tour manager and guide. Can highly recommend Great Rail Journeys and have already done so to several people.