Explore India By Rail

Best Of West India By Rail

Duration: - 22 days
Destination: - Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jaipur - Mumbai - Goa - Ernakulam - Kovalam - Delhi

DAY 01:  Arrive Delhi
Arriving Delhi - The capital of India. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Transfer to Hotel for check in. Break fast at the hotel. Afternoon take a city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, President House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat. Evening witness "Sound & Light" show at Red Fort to get a glimpse of the History of the Fort. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02: Delhi / Jodhpur
After Breakfast check out from the Hotel. Day for shopping and visiting Lotus temple etc. and transfer to Old Delhi Railway Station to board the train for Jodhpur, the kingdom of the Rathore kings. Jodhpur's houses and temples, palaces and havelis still retain and preserve the age-old traditions and are protected from the desert by a massive 10 km long wall. A picturesque road winds up through various gates and walls. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Breakfast at Hotel. Afternoon take a half-day city tour by local transport . Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03: Jodhpur / Jaisalmer
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take an excursion to the Jain temples of Osian . Evening free for shopping and in time transfer to Jodhpur Railway Station to board the train for Jaisalmer. . Jaisalmer is said to owe its origin in a prophecy by Lord Krishna. The whole place is festooned with forts, palaces and temples. The beauty is etched in yellow sandstone lending it a golden aura. Overnight on board.

DAY 04: Jaisalmer
Upon arrival, direct transfer to Sand dunes where you will enjoy the night on camp. Breakfast on the way at local restaurant. En-route visit Amar Sagar,the Jain temples of Lodhruva. Upon arrival, check in at good A/C camps. Evening evening enjoy the cultural programs and traditional dinner on the dunes. Overnight at Camp.

DAY 05: jaisalmer / Jodhpur
After early breakfast, take a camel safai. Afternoon check out and take a city tour of Jaisalmer. Evening transfer to Jaisalmer Railway Station to board the train for Jodhpur. Overnight on board.

DAY 06Jodhpur / Rawla Narlai
Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for wash and change followed by breakfast and drive to Rawla Narlai, a royal hunting retreat between Jodhpur and Udaipur is an enchanting new destination with a beautiful lake. On arrival check in at hotel. Day free for leisure. In the evening bathe in the moonlight under the starry sky, listening to the hypnotic chanting and singing by local musicians. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07: rawla Narlai / Jaipur
After breakfast, take an excursion of the Jain Temples of Ranakpur, which has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. Afternoon drive down to Jodhpur Railway Station to board the train for Jaipur, en-route visit Chttorgarh. The hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh epitomizes the whole romantic, doomed ideal of Rajput Chivalry. Overnight on board.

DAY 08: Jaipur
Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check in. Jaipur is popularly known as 'Pink City' because of the pink paint applied on the walls. In Rajput culture, pink was traditionally a color associated with hospitality. After breakfast, morning free. Afternoon take a half-day city tour covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Royal Observatory & Bazaar . Evening free and overnight at hotel.

DAY 09: Jaipur
After breakfast, take an excursion of Amber Fort, known for its rich culture and heritage also take an elephant ride in Amber Fort. Evening free for shopping and overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: Jaipur / Mumbai
After late breakfast, morning free. At noon check out from the hotel and transfer to Jaipur Railway Station to board the train for Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country, it is a land for finance, trade and entertainment of the country. This city is full of excitement energy and enthusiasm. Mumbai earlier was made of seven islands which are today called Colaba, Mahim, Mazgaon, Parel, Worli, Girgaum and Dongri. Overnight on board.

DAY 11: Mumbai
Upon arrival, breakfast at local restaurant and transfer to hotel and check in. Afternoon take a half day city tour. Evening enjoy the night life of Mumbai. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 12: Mumbai
After breakfast, morning free. Check out at noon followed by city tour. Evening transfer to Mumbai Railway Station to board the train for Madgaon ( Goa ). Overnight on board.

DAY 13: Goa
Upon arrival, drive down to Goa. Famous for its atmosphere, its wonderfully fresh seafood cuisine, its sense of joie de vivre, its people, its churches and temples, but more than anything else, for its beaches, Goa is a paradise for tourists. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Day free to loosen up and relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: Goa
After breakfast, take a city tour of north Goa followed by boat cruise on river Mandovi. Evening enjoy the Goa Night on House boat. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 15: Goa / Ernakulam
After breakfast, morning free. Check out at noon and transfer to Madgaon Railway Station to board the train for Ernakulam. Overnight on board.

DAY 16: Ernakulam Ayurveda Resort
On arrival at Ernakulam, transfer to Ayurveda Resort. In the evening - Dhara Rejuvenation.Overnight at the Resort.

DAY 17: Ayurveda Resort( full board )
In the Morning , General Body Massage and Steam Bath. In the evening - Dhara Rejuvenation. Overnight at the Resort.

DAY 18: Ayurveda Resort( full board )
In the Morning , General Body Massage and Steam Bath. In the evening - Dhara Rejuvenation. Overnight at the Resort.

DAY 19: Ayurveda Resort / Kovalam
Early morning check out and transfer to Ernakulam Railway Station to board the train for Trivandrum. Upon arrival, transfer to Kovalam beach resort and check in at resort. . The surf-fringed blue expanse, the golden sand, the tall swaying palms all these make the place an idyllic tourist spot . Evening free. Overnight at resort.

DAY 20: Kovalam
After breakfast, day free for leisure at sea beach. Overnight at resort.

DAY 21: Kovalam / Delhi
After breakfast, day free to relax and enjoy the beautiful sunny beach. Afternoon check out and transfer to Trivandram Railway Station to board the train for Delhi. Overnight on board.

DAY 22: Delhi
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Day free and at night transfer to Delhi International Airport to connect the flight for onward destination.

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