Rail Journey

Extravagant Gardens & Architecture of India by Luxury Rail

Step back in time during seven nights aboard the opulent Deccan Odyssey, rolling across the mesmerising landscapes of north-western India. Discover the enthralling history of India, where gardens were a symbol of affluence, and see firsthand the influence of British colonialism during the rise and fall of the Raj. Explore India’s Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, renowned for their grand palaces and forts. Before and after your rail journey, enjoy multiple nights in Mumbai, Darjeeling and Kolkata.

Route

MumbaiKolkata

Travel Information

15 Days Rail Journey

Trip code BTIND15

Itinerary

Mumbai to Kolkata

15 days / 14 night Rail Journey

Day 1

Mumbai

Day 2

Mumbai, Elephanta Island

Day 3

Mumbai, Dhobi Ghats, George Fort, Ghandi's House and Embark The Deccan Odyssey

Day 4

Udaipur – Taj Lake Palace, City Palace and Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Day 5

Jaipur – Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory and Palace of the Winds

Day 6

Delhi – Architecture, Mughal Gardens, Humayun's Tomb, Sunder Nursery and Rashtrapati Bhavan President's House

Day 7

Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort

Day 8

Taj Mahal

Day 9

Varanasi, Ganges River Ceremony and Guided Walk

Day 10

Disembark The Deccan Odyssey and Darjeeling

Day 11

Darjeeling Himalaya Railway, Batasia Loop and Ghum

Day 12

Sunrise Over The Himalayas and Darjeeling Tea Plantation

Day 13

Darjeeling to Kolkata, Royal Calcutta Race Course, Horticultural Gardens and Eden Gardens Cricket Ground

Day 14

Kolkata Mallick Ghat Flower Market and Dalhousie Square

Day 15

Kolkata

Highlights

The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.

Mughal Architecture and GardensLearn about Mughal architecture and gardens with your Botanical Guide.
See India’s Tea PlantationsStay in the tea plantation region of Darjeeling. Learn about tea production before a backdrop of stunning landscapes.
Visit Rashtrapati BhavanSee the imposing facade and gardens of the presidential home, once occupied by Louis Mountbatten, the last viceroy.

Inclusions

Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.

Includes a seven-night train journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey, and seven nights’ accommodation in centrally located five-star hotels

Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 41 meals and select beverages

All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

Admire the architecture of Udaipur’s Taj Lake Palace and City Palace

Visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Rambagh Palace, enhanced by its exquisite Mughal Gardens

Stay in the hill station of Darjeeling, steeped in the history of India’s tea plantations