The Great Indian Rail Journey
- Enjoy watching India pass by and mingle with the local people as you experience India’s iconic rail network.
- Keep your own schedule and explore independently or choose from a range of optional excursions offered in destination – your trip, your choice! Explore India’s most famous sites such as the Taj Mahal (optional) and the pink city of Jaipur.
- Discover some of the regions hidden gems such as the desert city of Bikaner, a place where few travellers venture. Visit the holy city of Varanasi, take a boat ride down the Ganges at sunset to watch an Aarti ceremony and take a side trip to
- Sarnath the site at which Buddha preached his first sermon (activities listed are optional).
- Peace of mind knowing all trip logistics and accommodation are taken care of by us, leaving you free to explore and enjoy yourself.
16-nights accommodation in locally owned and traditional-inspired hotels & camps
Meals as specified in itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
Transport as stated in the itinerary including public trains and buses
Transfers to/from local train and bus stations to accommodation
Services of local representative in each destination
International & domestic airfares
Visa for India
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Meals not included as per trip itinerary including drinks and mini bar
All excursions listed in this itinerary are optional and at an additional expense to the traveller.
Additional accommodation before or after the tour Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure
If cancelled 60 days prior to departure loss of deposit
If cancelled less than 60 days prior to departure no refund
The Great Indian Rail Journey a good level of physical fitness. You should be able to walk up to 4km at times and manage uneven surfaces during sightseeing, which will sometimes be at an incline. In addition, you should be able to climb up to 200 stairs unassisted and use an eastern style squat toilet (beware if you have knee issues). Traveling on overnight trains can be a little uncomfortable and tains are in a 4-berth two up, two down bunk configuration. You must be able to climb into the top bunk on the train and bottom bunks can not be guaranteed. You will need to be able to carry your own luggage to and from the transfer vehicle and get it on and off the train. We strongly recommend bringing a soft backpack and not a hard suitcase with wheels as there is nowhere to store this kind of luggage on Indian trains. In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. This trip often travels through remote locations where the availability of a hospital or even phone reception to call an ambulance is limited. For more information please see our booking conditions.