Day 1 - New Delhi
Wednesday. Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arriving to Delhi International Airport you will be met by our representative and included onward transfer to our hotel. The remainder of the day offers free time for you to relax or explore the city your own way. Our welcome meeting takes place at 8pm this evening.

Day 2 - All aboard! Toy Train to Shimla
Delhi - Kalka – Shimla. Bright and early this morning we board the Shatabdi Express bound for Kalka. Here, travellers will transfer (independently) to the narrow gauge Himalayan Queen Toy Train travelling to Shimla.

The Guinness Book of 'Rail Facts and Feats' records the Kalka to Shimla railway as 'the greatest narrow gauge engineering feat in India’. The scenic 96 kilometre journey built on a 2 feet six inches gauge has 919 curves, passes through 20 railway station and clatters across 5 level crossings, each to the cacophonous symphony of greetings, tooting horns and the hubbub of Indian life. There are 102 tunnels to navigate and some 863 multi-arched galleries bridges (similar to ancient Roman aqueducts) to cross where spectacular landscapes of rolling hills, lush valleys and panoramic vistas can be seen.

To the commotion of the steam locomotion's arrival to Shimla, we meet our representative on the station platform and transfer to our hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 3 - Shimla - Summer capital of the British Raj
Former ‘summer capital’ of British India, Shimla sprawls along a crescent-shaped ridge at an altitude of over 2100m. The famous main street, ‘The Mall’, lined with stately English homes and the fortress-like former Viceregal Lodge, reinforces Shimla’s quintessential English look. Today we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the lofty settlement, venturing into the narrow streets, which fall steeply away from the ridge giving way to colourful bazaars and fine views of the surrounding valley and snow-capped peaks.

Day 4 - Explore Shimla, train journey to Delhi
Shimla - Kalka - Delhi. Today offer free time for you to independently explore, opt to stroll, drop by the colourful Lakkar Bazaar or hike to the summit of Jakhoo Hill, Shimla’s highest point where visitor’s are rewarded with panoramic views of the eternal snows set as a backdrop to the sleepy township of Shimla beneath.

Hotel check out is at 12 noon, opt for some lunch and pack an evening picnic meal before boarding the Kalka Shatabdi Express at sunset and arriving to Delhi late this evening.

Day 5 - Old Delhi
Today we enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi, taking in the impressive Red Fort, Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque, Raj Ghat - the site of Gandhi’s cremation and more. Tonight, we enjoy a group Namaste Dinner at a restaurant specialising in classic Indian cuisine.

Day 6 - Taj Mahal
Delhi - Agra. Departing Delhi, we journey to Agra, once India’s Mughal capital. Here we explore the legendary Taj Mahal. Built entirely of white marble, the Taj Mahal has no peers. Continuing, we visit Agra fort, which boasts some of India’s finest Mughal buildings behind it’s fortified walls.

Day 7 - Agra
Agra - Jaipur. En route to Jaipur we visit the stunning former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar’s vision in red sandstone. We enjoy lunch at Udai Vilas Palace in Bharatpur, before taking a walk in the traditional rural village of Peharsar. In Jaipur, we visit a cotton trading/tailor shop where you can get clothing tailored for delivery to your hotel before we leave Jaipur! We will also have the opportunity to ride a hot air balloon whilst staying in the Pink city.

Day 8 - Jaipur
This morning, we drive just beyond Jaipur to the 16th century Amber Fort. An exotic elephant ride transports us to the lofty fortress, where we will enjoy a tour. Back in Jaipur, we visit the City Palace, which has an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory.

Day 9 - Village life, rural India
Jaipur - Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region. Today, we drive to the semi-desert Shekhawati region. The small towns in this region became important trading posts, a lasting legacy of which are the beautiful painted havelis (mansions) constructed by wealthy merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Day 10 - Surajgarh - Delhi, free evening
Surajgarh - Delhi. Returning to Delhi, the remainder of the afternoon and evening is free for you to further discover the city. Opt for a meal in the heart of the city or simply relax and chat with group members at the hotel .

Day 11 - New Delhi
Saturday. Our holiday concludes after breakfast, hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to airport.

Duration - 11 days

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Wed Sep 05 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Sep 19 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Oct 03 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Oct 17 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Oct 31 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Nov 14 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Nov 28 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Dec 12 2012 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Dec 26 2012 to	$1699** per Adult
Wed Jan 02 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Jan 16 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Jan 30 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Feb 13 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Feb 27 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Mar 13 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Mar 27 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Apr 10 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Apr 24 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Sep 11 2013 to	$1599** per Adult
Wed Sep 25 2013 to	$1599** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.