Whether you are sitting back to contemplate the ever-changing views or hopping off to explore towns steeped in rich culture and history, rail travel is one of the most fulfilling ways to discover India. These low-cost escorted rail tours in India offer you the diverse delights of this enchanting country in a single, affordable package.

On cheap India tours you get to see magnificent examples of Mughal architecture, epitomised in the Agra Fort and the iconic Taj Mahal. Old Delhi, with its winding streets and bustling markets, is full of holy and historical sites such as the Qutab Minar and Humayan’s Tomb.

Great value train holidays in India can take you the length and breadth of the country. You can visit the old colonial capital of Kolkata, boasting spectacular remnants of the British Raj era. Stops at Bodh Gaya and Varanasi will allow you to immerse yourself in India’s Buddhist and Hindu heritage respectively. For sheer scenic bliss, meanwhile, journeys on the Toy Train to Shimla in the Himalayan foothills are hard to beat.

Other cheap rail holidays in India take you to the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadhu, where you can soak in the atmosphere of coastal towns like Kochi and Kovalam. Besides the beaches, temples and wonderful local cuisine, other pleasures include visits to tea and spice gardens, leisurely houseboat excursions on the famous Backwaters, and wildlife viewing in the gorgeous surroundings of Periyar National Park.

Check out our worldwide range of rail trips if you would like to see popular rail-based adventures through Europe, China, Vietnam and others.

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