Celebrate 145 Years of India's Famous Joy Train

As the world-famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) celebrates a 145-year milestone, with renewed efforts to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage treasure, there has never been a better time to experience India's legendary mountain railways. Ffestiniog Travel's annual Indian Hill Railways holiday, departing 14 February 2027, is a 19-day escorted tour from £7,285pp. Highlights include a trip on the DHR's 145-year-old 'Joy' Train, journeys on the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri and Kalka–Shimla Railways, spectacular Himalayan scenery, tea plantations and iconic landmarks including the Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Atari-Wagah Frontier and India Gate. Includes return flights, B&B hotels, rail travel, many meals and excursions – all escorted by an experienced tour leader throughout. With 37 years' experience escorting travellers to these extraordinary mountain railways, Ffestiniog Travel continues to offer one of the UK's most comprehensive rail holidays to India.

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