b"YOUR ITINERARY 14 DAYSFROM INDIAN SUBCONTINENTDays 1-3London and Delhi 4,995 PPWe fly from London to Delhi, arriving on Day 2. We begin exploring with our knowledgeable local guide on Day 3, setting out on a tour that starts with aFor details of what's included rickshaw ride through the streets of Old Delhi. We continue to New Delhi,go to greatrail.com/INJpassing by the Presidents House and Parliament House on our way to Gandhi Smriti, a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. We also discover ConnaughtUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Place on a walking tour.Flight upgrades available.Call to book or for more information.Day 4The Toy Train We transfer to the train station to board the Shatabdi Express to Kalka, for three 2023 Departures:nights. Here, we embark on a scenic journey aboard the UNESCO-listed, narrow- OCT from 5,795 NOV from 5,595gauge Toy Train to Shimla, travelling from the Shivalik foothills through 102 tunnels, over 864 bridges and around 919 curves. During our ascent, we stop at 2024 Departures:stations such as Dharampur, Kandaghat and Summerhill. Alternatively, you mayFEB from 5,695 APRIL from 4,995choose to make the journey by road.MAR from 5,495Days 5-6- Shimla Regional Departures available - Today is free for you to explore Shimla at your own pace. Day 6 begins withBirmingham and Manchesteran informative talk from guest speaker Raaja Bhasin, an author and historian whose spellbinding stories bring to life the history of Shimla, his home town.Your holiday includes:Later, we explore by car, seeing the Viceregal Lodge and the Sankat MochanReturn flights from London temple. After lunch, we stroll along the mall to the towns Gaiety Theatre, theHeathrow to DelhiVictorian-Gothic Christ Church, and Scandal Point.All internal flights, rail and coach Days 7-8Jaipur and the Palace on Wheels transfersWe fly to Jaipur for the night, the capital of Rajasthan. Enjoying a tour of the city on Day 8, we see the incredible Amber Fort, the faade of the Palace of theComplimentary luggage transfersWinds, and the ancient City Palace. We also visit the Pana Meena Kund Stepwell,7 nights 5-Star hotel an eight-story staircase pool in a zig-zag geometrical pattern. We transfer toaccommodation and 5 nights on our hotel train, the Palace on Wheels, to start our enchanting five-night journeyboard the Palace on Wheelsin carriages decorated in traditional Rajasthani style. After a vibrant welcome ceremony at the station, we settle into our comfortable cabins.31 meals including 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 12 dinners Day 9Ranthambore National ParkDuring the night, our train sets off for Ranthambore, arriving at the renownedShimlanational park early in the morning on Day 9. This vast national park is one of3the best places to see the Bengal Tiger. We head out on a morning game driveChandigarhin the hope of spotting this majestic creature while looking out for other native2 1 Delhiwildlife such as sloth bears, hyenas, macaques, wild boar and even leopards. Afterwards, we re-board the train and travel to Chittorgarh, where we see theJaisalmer Jaipur 1 Agramajestic hilltop fort, the Tower of Victory, and the intricate Tower of Fame.Jodhpur Sawai MadhopurDay 10Udaipur 5The Palace on Wheels reaches Udaipur, on the shores of pristine Lake Pichola and encircled by the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan. We enjoy a coach tour here,Udaipurseeing the famous City Palace, a majestic white monument of granite andINDIAmarble. After lunch, we cruise across the lake, enjoying outstanding views ofTour Code: INJ| per person based on 2 forested islands and elegant shoreside buildings. sharing. Deposit from 850 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 2195.Days 11-12 - Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Please note the itinerary for 2024 departures We arrive in Jaisalmer, a historic walled town in the Thar Desert. On a guidedmay differ, please call for more details.tour, we explore the main chowk, or square, in the shadow of the Palace of the Maharawal. Later, we enjoy a 4x4 Jeep ride, crossing the sandy desert and stopping to admire the setting sun over the sand dunes. On Day 12, we pullTo book and for into the Blue City of Jodhpur, for an immersive tour that includes the grandinformation go toMehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.greatrail.com/INJ Days 13-14 - Agra, the Taj Mahal and London or call 01904 527168The Palace on Wheels stops at Bharatpur where you can visit the famous bird sanctuary. Continuing to Agra, we disembark for the final time to visit Agra Fort& speak to our and the captivating Taj Mahal. We return to Delhi for the night and on Day 14UK team.we fly back to London.75"