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CONNOISSEUR TOURS Nilgiri Railway © Bob Cable

Indian Hill Railways

Sunday 15 February to Thursday 5 March 2026

Join our successful annual tour to India which includes the three most exceptional railways that served the former British Hill Stations. Engineering
excellence, fierce gradients and stunning scenery make for a memorable tour. Includes privately chartered steam trains on the Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway.

Day 1 - Fly London to Amritsar Day 5 - Kalka Shimla Railway Day 8 - Delhi Railway Museum
Morning flight from London to Amritsar By road to Kalka where we visit the extensive 2ft 6in We visit some of the many famous sights of Delhi
gauge workshops of the Kalka Shimla Railway. Later including the India Gate, Rajpath, Qutab Minar and
Day 2 - Arrive in India we travel by privately chartered carriage over this Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon visit to the famous
Early morning arrival in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar astonishing line to Shimla, the former summer capital Delhi Railway Museum. Lunch included.
for a 2-night stay. Day free to relax or wander around of British India. We remain here for 2 nights on full
this Sikh city, also known for its great shopping. board. Lunch included. Day 9 - The Taj Mahal
Day 3 - Sightseeing in Amritsar Day 6 - Shimla Sightseeing Morning train from Delhi to Agra. Visit the sublime
Taj Mahal and Red Fort before returning to Delhi by
Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Amritsar This morning we have a guided sightseeing tour and train. Lunch stop at a local restaurant included.
including the stunning Golden Temple. Afternoon include a visit to the Viceregal Lodge, the former
visit to the Atari-Wagah frontier post, a thoroughly residence of the British Viceroy of India. After Day 10 - Bagdogra & DHR Depot
unusual and unexpected experience. lunch (included) there is free time to enjoy some Late morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra arriving
Day 4 - Across the Punjab independent sightseeing. after lunch. Transfer to our hotel in Siliguri. There
will be an optional afternoon visit to the Darjeeling
Morning train across the Punjab to Ambala. We Day 7 - Kalka to Delhi Himalayan Railway’s depot. Overnight stay on full
continue by road to Chandigarh and visit the Depart on the morning train from Shimla to Kalka, board.
Chandigarh Capitol Complex, a UNESCO World continuing to Delhi on the Shatabdi Express. Evening
Heritage Site, before an overnight B&B stay. Lunch arrival in Delhi and transfer to the Vasant Hotel for 3
today is included. nights on B&B basis. Lunch & dinner included today.

Golden Temple © Simon Starr Kalka Shimla © Bob Cable Taj Mahal © Bob Cable

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