India Cultural Discovery Tour Kolkata to Amritsar
One of the very best India tours if you want to learn about the culture, traditions and Himalayan landscapes of the subcontinent’s north. This great value small group escorted trip provides a rich tapestry of experiences. Travel India’s extensive rail network from buzzing Kolkata in the East to Amritsar’s Golden Temple. On the way we delve into India’s melting pot of religions including Hinduism in Varanasi and Buddhism in Bodh Gaya as well as sailing along the Ganges and riding the iconic toy train to Shimla.
- Varanasi – Soak up the atmosphere in this sacred Hindu city and see the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the scared Ghats
- Agra & Delhi – Watch the sunrise over the beautiful Taj Mahal and wonders of Old and New Delhi
- Amritsar – Experience the captivating atmosphere of the Golden Temple, the sacred heart of the Sikh faith
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
13 Nights comfortable hotel
1 Nights simple overnight train
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 14
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join trip in Kolkata
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 The bustling city of Kolkata
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Travel to the Buddhist town of Bodh Gaya, An Important Pilgrimage site
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 See the sacred Bodhi Tree, Under which Buddha attained Enlightenment. Take a Train to Varanasi
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Visit Sarnath's Temples and sail on the Ganges
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Free Morning before an overnight train to Agra
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Discover Agra's imposing Red Fort and the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Travel to Delhi
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 New Delhi and the Narrow Lanes of the Old City
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Travel on the Kalka Shatabdi and Toy Train to Shimla
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Take a walking tour to see Shimla's Vice Regal Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Free time to former Hill Station of Shimla
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Travel to the Holy Sikh city of Amritsar
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Visit the Golden Temple and the Border with Pakistan
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 15 Trip ends in Amritsar
Our tour ends this morning after breakfast.
