Rail Tours in India
You get to see more of a country, its people and landscapes on a train-based holiday. On India’s excellent rail network, new experiences await at every stop, building up a kaleidoscopic picture of its rich culture as well as its natural diversity. Choose from the Indian rail tours below and get on track for a special adventure.
Rail Holidays in India for UK Travellers
As you will see from our rail journeys around the world, a train journey is an ideal way to explore a country's history, its broad cultural heritage and its mix of religions. City tours of Kolkata include the spectacular Jain temple and the fascinating pottery quarter, where clay models used in Hindu ceremonies are fashioned. Further along the line is Bodh Gaya, the beating heart of Indian Buddhism and home to the sacred Bodhi tree, beneath which the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment.
Train holidays may also feature boat trips on the Ganges at Varanasi, offering the captivating spectacle of people cleansing themselves in the water and lighting floating candles of thanksgiving. Varanasi itself is one of the oldest cities in the world and exploring its bustling narrow streets provides a fascinating insight into Indian culture and everyday life. Excursions can also be made to nearby Sarnath, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site with a plethora of shrines, temples and monasteries.
See all our cultural tours in India to search different ways of exploring the country’s rich heritage.
Best Train Trips in India
Escorted rail trips in northern India will not disappoint those hoping to watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal. Itineraries include stops at Agra, where you can explore the incredible fort as well as the Taj, and Delhi, where a rickshaw-based sightseeing tour is an experience to remember. Trains also go to Amritsar, a major centre of Sikhism and home to the sumptuously ornate Golden Temple.
One of the most scenic train experiences in India is riding the famous Toy Train up to the hill station of Shimla. This meandering ascent affords breathtaking views of the lower Himalayan countryside.
We offer amazing guided rail tours in southern India, too. These feature city tours of Chennai, Bangalore and Kochi, scenic rides through countryside rich in tea and spice plantations and wildlife spotting in the beautiful Periyar National Park. You can board the narrow gauge Toy Train to Ooty hill station to visit the splendid Botanical Gardens in that lofty location. Plus, you can take a break from the tracks to enjoy a relaxing overnight houseboat trip on the Keralan Backwaters.
We list rail tours travelling far and wide, including amazing European rail tours exploring Europe’s grand old cities and much more besides. Browse the full, extensive collection today.
You get to see more of a country, its people and landscapes on a train-based holiday. On India’s excellent rail network, new experiences await at every stop, building up a kaleidoscopic picture of its rich culture as well as its ... more
You get to see more of a country, its people and landscapes on a train-based holiday. On India’s excellent ... more
Rail Tours in India
You get to see more of a country, its people and landscapes on a train-based holiday. On India’s excellent rail network, new experiences await at every stop, building up a kaleidoscopic picture of its rich culture as well as its natural diversity. Choose from the Indian rail tours below and get on track for a special adventure.
Rail Holidays in India for UK Travellers
As you will see from our rail journeys around the world, a train journey is an ideal way to explore a country's history, its broad cultural heritage and its mix of religions. City tours of Kolkata include the spectacular Jain temple and the fascinating pottery quarter, where clay models used in Hindu ceremonies are fashioned. Further along the line is Bodh Gaya, the beating heart of Indian Buddhism and home to the sacred Bodhi tree, beneath which the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment.
Train holidays may also feature boat trips on the Ganges at Varanasi, offering the captivating spectacle of people cleansing themselves in the water and lighting floating candles of thanksgiving. Varanasi itself is one of the oldest cities in the world and exploring its bustling narrow streets provides a fascinating insight into Indian culture and everyday life. Excursions can also be made to nearby Sarnath, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site with a plethora of shrines, temples and monasteries.
See all our cultural tours in India to search different ways of exploring the country’s rich heritage.
Best Train Trips in India
Escorted rail trips in northern India will not disappoint those hoping to watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal. Itineraries include stops at Agra, where you can explore the incredible fort as well as the Taj, and Delhi, where a rickshaw-based sightseeing tour is an experience to remember. Trains also go to Amritsar, a major centre of Sikhism and home to the sumptuously ornate Golden Temple.
One of the most scenic train experiences in India is riding the famous Toy Train up to the hill station of Shimla. This meandering ascent affords breathtaking views of the lower Himalayan countryside.
We offer amazing guided rail tours in southern India, too. These feature city tours of Chennai, Bangalore and Kochi, scenic rides through countryside rich in tea and spice plantations and wildlife spotting in the beautiful Periyar National Park. You can board the narrow gauge Toy Train to Ooty hill station to visit the splendid Botanical Gardens in that lofty location. Plus, you can take a break from the tracks to enjoy a relaxing overnight houseboat trip on the Keralan Backwaters.
We list rail tours travelling far and wide, including amazing European rail tours exploring Europe’s grand old cities and much more besides. Browse the full, extensive collection today.
You get to see more of a country, its people and landscapes on a train-based holiday. On India’s excellent rail network, new experiences await at every stop, building up a kaleidoscopic picture of its rich culture as well as its ... more
You get to see more of a country, its people and landscapes on a train-based holiday. On India’s excellent ... more