Northern India by Rail

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4482
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends New Delhi, India
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Experience a spiritual journey to the soul of India's religious culture.
  • Witness the famous India-Pakistan Wagah border ceremony.
  • See a different side of Delhi with a walking tour led by a former at-risk youth.
  • Learn about Tibetan Buddhism in Dharamsala
The Northern India by Rail tour starts and ends in New Delhi. The Northern India by Rail is a spiritual or religious tour that takes 9 days taking you through New Delhi, India and other destinations in India.

For something a little more off the beaten path, take the train right to the heart of India’s colourful culture for a different look at this dynamic country’s northern region. Experiences like the India-Pakistan Wagah border ceremony and Dalai Lama sights in Dharamsala get you in touch with the spiritual side of India, while the toy trains in Shimla are always a delight. Riding the rails back to Delhi gives you the chance to see many of India’s well-known highlights, and we even include a walking tour led by former at-risk youth through a G Adventures-supported initiative. You’ve never experienced India quite like this.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Delhi
  • Day 2: Delhi/Amritsar
  • Day 3: Amritsar/Dharamshala
  • Day 4: Dharamshala
  • Day 5: Dharamshala/Māndi
  • Day 6: Mandi/Shimla
  • Day 7: Shimla
  • Day 8: Shimla/Delhi
  • Day 9: Delhi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (8 nts).
Meals
  • 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
    Note: Allow USD200-260 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Shatabdi Express train, public bus, toy train from Shimla, private van, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Golden Temple visit
  • Wagah border ceremony
  • McLeod Ganj orientation walk
  • Bhagsunag visit
  • Rewalsar Lake orientation walk
  • Dalai Lama Temple visit
  • Toy train between Shimla and Kalka
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from New Delhi are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Northern India by Rail tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Northern India by Rail tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Northern India by Rail tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Northern India by Rail tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 3. Travel Style : Rail Get closer to the big cities, isolated communities, and stunning landscapes of the world's greatest destinations via train-based adventures on iconic rail routes.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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