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Kolkata to Amritsar by rail (October Onwards)

15 days
From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Amritsar
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour group
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to flower market
    • Visit to clay modeller's village
    • Visit to Victoria Memorial
    • Visit to Dalhousie Square
    • Visit to Jain temple
    Landmarks
    Victoria Memorial
    Dalhousie Square
    Jain Temple, Kolkata
  3. Day 3

    Kolkata to Bodh Gaya

    Kolkata to Bodh Gaya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sujata Bodhgaya (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Bodh Gaya

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Dakshieswar Kali Temple
    • Visit to Ramakrishna Mission
    • Visit to Mother Theresa Home and Orphanage
    Landmarks
    Dakshieswar Kali Temple
    Ramakrishna Mission
    Mother Theresa Home and Orphanage
    Mahbodhi Temple
    Chinese Temple, Bodh Gaya
    Bodhi Tree
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Bodh Gaya to Varanasi

    Bodh Gaya to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Silk City (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to sacred Bodhi Tree site
    • Visit to Mahbodhi Temple
    • Visit to Great Buddha Statue
    • Train journey to Varanasi
    Landmarks
    Mahbodhi Temple
    Bodhi Tree
    Great Buddha Statue
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Silk City (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sarnath
    • Visit to Dharmarajka Stupa
    • Visit to Dhamekh Stupa
    • Visit to Ashoka Pillar
    • Visit to monastery
    • Exploration of old city and riverfront
    • Evening Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Dharmarajka Stupa
    Dhamekh Stupa
    Ashoka Pillar
  6. Day 6

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Amar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dawn boat ride on the Ganges
    • Train journey to Agra

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Varanasi at own pace
  7. Day 7

    Agra

    Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Amar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre
    • Exploration of Agra Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking lesson with local family
    Landmarks
    Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre
    Agra Fort
  8. Day 8

    Agra to Delhi

    Agra to Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Drive to Delhi
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of New Delhi
    • Visit to India Gate
    • View of Parliament buildings
    • Visit to Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit to Qutub Minar
    • Tour of Old Delhi by metro and cycle rickshaw
    • Visit to Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    • Visit to Sheesh Ganj Sikh temple
    Landmarks
    India Gate
    Indian Parliament
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutub Minar
    Chandni Chowk
    Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
  10. Day 10

    Delhi to Shimla

    Delhi to Shimla
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Willow Banks (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Kalka
    • Toy Train journey to Shimla
    Landmarks
    Kalka-Shimla Railway
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Shimla

    Shimla
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Willow Banks (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Shimla
    • Visit to Christ Church
    • Visit to Scandal Point
    • Visit to Viceregal Lodge
    Landmarks
    Christ Church
    Scandal Point
    Viceregal Lodge
  12. Day 12

    Shimla

    Shimla
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Willow Banks (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Two kilometre walk to Jakhu Temple
    • Shopping in bazaar for woollen shawls and handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Jakhu Temple
  13. Day 13

    Shimla to Amritsar

    Shimla to Amritsar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clarion Inn Greywall (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Ambala
    • Train journey to Amritsar

    Optional Activities

    • Evening visit to Golden Temple
    Landmarks
    Golden Temple
    Harmandir
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Amritsar

    Amritsar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clarion Inn Greywall (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jalianwalal Bagh
    • Visit to Golden Temple
    • Visit to Partition Museum
    • Visit to Hindu Durgiana Temple
    • Evening visit to Golden Temple
    Landmarks
    Jalianwalal Bagh
    Golden Temple
    Partition Museum
    Hindu Durgiana Temple
  15. Day 15

    Amritsar

    Amritsar

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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    3.4
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  • Kolkata to Amritsar by rail (October Onwards) reviewer 1
    November 25th, 2024
    Pema was an amazing guide! The all inclusiveness of this trip from a world religions and history perspective was...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear Pema made your trip so memorable and that you enjoyed the rich historical and cultural inclusions. Thank you for sharing about such a great experience, we truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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    March 8th, 2023
    Evening boat trip at Varanarsi , Golden temple and Indian border crossing visit. From the sublime to the ridiculous...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    January 13th, 2024
    Bodh Gayá and Varanasi. Both were special places, and seeing Varanasi in both the evening and at dawn made my trip.
    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    November 18th, 2023
    Extremely knowledgable and helpful tour leader made every placed a joy. Early morning in Varanasi Bhod Gaya...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    December 2nd, 2023
    Varanasi, Agra and Amritsar
    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    February 28th, 2020
    An enjoyable trip and well balanced visits on the whole.
    Traveled in February 2020
  • A
    February 28th, 2020
    It was a great and memorable trip with a very interesting and varied itinerary. The essential part, as mentioned, was...
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    Traveled in February 2020
  • A
    February 24th, 2020
    My 2nd trip to India with Explore & again WOWED by the eclectic mix of customs, colour, smells etc. Discussing with...
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    Traveled in February 2020
  • A
    February 10th, 2020
    A wonderful trip as always.
    Traveled in January 2020
  • A
    December 2nd, 2019
    We had a 4 wildlife experience on this trip and I enjoyed this aspect immensely - thank you. However, a 4 50% of the...
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    Traveled in November 2019

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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