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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. 6. Northern India & Rajasthan to Goa by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Witness the famous India-Pakistan border ceremony › › See a different side of Delhi with a former street kid-led walking tour › › Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur › › Indulge in laid back beach time in Goa ITINERARY Hop aboard for a different look at this dynamic country's northern region before turning south ending up at the ever-popular coastal town of Goa. On this trip, you'll explore the temples, shrines and tombs – including the legendary Taj Mahal – while absorbing the rich culture and vibrant daily life of this exciting country. Experiences like the India-Pakistan Wagah border ceremony and Dalai Lama sights in Dharamsala get you in touch with the spiritual side of India. The colours of Rajasthan, bustle of Mumbai and beaches of Goa will stay with you long after you catch that flight home. 20 DAYS—DELHI TO GOA FROM $ 2249 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 898 TOUR CODE: AHRR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT 5. Kolkata to Kochi by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Ride a toy train in Darjeeling › › Get spiritual in Varanasi › › Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal › › Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur › › Explore the breathtaking ruins of the Karnataka region in Hampi ITINERARY India is the perfect destination if you're looking to do some long-term travelling that will stay in your memory for years – so why not skip the backpacking and get on board a train? This 33-day trip allows you to travel like an India native by taking the train from northeast to southwest, spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way. From experiencing remote villages of Darjeeling and touring the Taj Mahal to absorbing the colours of Rajasthan and visiting the ruins of Karnataka, this train trip hits some of India's highlights with plenty of time to disembark and get to know your surroundings. 33 DAYS—KOLKATA TO KOCHI FROM $ 3299 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 1397 TOUR CODE: AHHR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT 4. Kolkata to Goa by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Ride a toy train in Darjeeling › › Get spiritual in Varanasi › › Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal › › Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur › › Savour the cuisine of seaside Goa ITINERARY This trip is a cornerstone of our Rail offerings, and for good reason. Skip the traditional backpacking route and hop on board a few trains – you'll get just as much of an Indian education and adventure, but with a unique look at the country via rail. From touring the Taj Mahal to enjoying a local lunch in Kalimpong to visiting the seaside town of Goa, this train trip hits many of India's highlights with plenty of time to disembark and get to know your surroundings. If you need an escape from the everyday, India is the perfect destination. Come aboard and explore it. 24 DAYS—KOLKATA TO GOA FROM $ 2449 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 998 TOUR CODE: AHGR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT 3. Delhi to Kochi by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal › › Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur › › Indulge in laid back beach time in Goa › › Explore the breathtaking ruins of the Karnataka region in Hampi › › Visit palaces and gardens in Mysore ITINERARY There's never been a lack of monuments and highlights to see in India, and this 21-day Rail trip hits them all, from the Taj Mahal to the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur and everything in between. Take the train down to Mumbai and Goa, and have the chance to explore the breathtaking ruins of Hampi in the Karnataka region. Add in memorable moments in Mysore and Kochi, and you'd be hard-pressed to feel like you've missed out on anything India has to offer. 21 DAYS—DELHI TO KOCHI FROM $ 2149 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 898 TOUR CODE: AHLR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT 2. Indian Odyssey by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Witness the famous India-Pakistan border ceremony › › See a different side of Delhi with a former streetkids-led walking tour › › Ride the toy trains of Shimla and Darjeeling › › Indulge in amazing food of seaside Goa › › Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur › › Experience a homestay in the Kerala Backwaters ITINERARY Travel like a local on this 54-day trip, exploring India by train from the northeast to the southwest. Skip the backpacking and let the train – and the innumerable beautiful sights – move you, from the Taj Mahal to the colours of Rajasthan to the ruins of Karnataka. This trip will hit some of the country's highlights, with loads of time to hop off and get to know your surroundings in a way only a Rail tour allows. The trip won't last forever, but the memories definitely will. 54 DAYS—DELHI TO DELHI FROM $ 5699 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 2345 TOUR CODE: AHIR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: AVERAGE 1. Ultimate India by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Ride a toy train in Darjeeling › › Live like a local in the Kerala Backwaters › › Indulge in the relaxing vibe and tasty food of seaside Goa › › Explore the breathtaking ruins of the Karnataka region in Hampi › › Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal › › Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur ITINERARY On this six-week trip that circles India via train, you'll start in Delhi with a tour of the legendary Taj Mahal, then head southwest by rail to make stops in Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Goa. From there it's on to Karnataka, Kochi and living like a local in the Kerala Backwaters before going south, east, and north to view spectacular temples and riding the famous toy trains of Darjeeling. Top this epic journey off with local meals in family homes, wandering the beautiful streets of Jaipur and Udaipur and relaxing on beaches along the way. India looks very different through a train's window – see it all for yourself. 46 DAYS—DELHI TO DELHI FROM $ 4649 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 1946 TOUR CODE: AHFR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT ASIA›› INDIA 29