Northeast India & Darjeeling by Rail

Northeast India & Darjeeling by Rail
Anybody can view the sights of India by foot or bus – but you’re not just anybody. Instead, get off the beaten path and see India in a very untypical way – by train. Over two weeks, you’ll head north into Sikkim and Darjeeling via vans and local trains (including the famous toy trains in Darjeeling), giving you an up close and personal experience with authentic India. There’ll be plenty of palaces and forts to spot both on the train and off, and you’ll still get all the social elements of travelling with a group. Add in local meals and a large helping of culture, and this is a trip that’ll stay with you for a long time.

Highlights
Savour a local lunch in Darjeeling, ride a World Heritage-listed toy train, watch the sunrise on the Ganges, experience the bustle of Delhi.

Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (10 nts), sleeper train (2 nts).

Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12

Meals Included
1 dinner

What’s Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Victoria Memorial visit. Visit Mother Teresa’s House. Tiger Hill sunrise visit. Tea estate visit. Mahakal Temple visit. Peace Pagoda visit. Toy train ride. Local lunch. Rumtek Monastery day trip. Deolo Hill visit. Evening ghats visit. Sunrise boat trip on the Ganges. Bara Imambara visit. Orientation walks in Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.