GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAIN BETWEEN HOWRAH TO MUMBAI

TRAIN BETWEEN HOWRAH TO NEW JALPAIGURI

TRAIN BETWEEN HOWRAH TO NEW DELHI

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 (28th June 2015)

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KOLKATA -GANGTOK- DARJEELING -

DAY 1:  HOWRAH – NEW JALPAIGURI GANGTOK

After breakfast  proceed for city tour of Kolkata includes Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Mandir, Victoria Memorial proceed to New Jalpaiguri by train

DAY 2:  NEW JALPAIGURI GANGTOK

Morning arrival at NJP station and proceed to Gangtok On arrival check into hotel the day is free for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay BLD

DAY 3:  GANGTOK Sightseeing

Today after breakfast visit Tibetology Dardul Chhorten Stupa, Rumtek Monastery, Ropeway Ride and Shanti View point Back to hotel Dinner & Overnight stay BLD

DAY 4:  GANGTOK – TSHANGU LAKE- NATHULA PASS

Today after breakfast Tshangu full day excursion to Tshangu Lake Enjoy snow point back to hotel Dinner & Overnight stay BLD

DAY 5:  GANGTOK - DARJELLING

Today after breakfast departure to Darjelling Enroute pass by Tista River Arrival at Darjelling Dinner & Overnight stay.

DAY 6:  DARJELLING – TIGER HILL

Today after breakfast we visit tiger hill enjoy sunrise on the Kanchanjunga Ranges. After breakfast visit Ghum Monastry, Battasey Loop, Ava Art gallery rock garden and boating at Gangaiya lake. Back in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

DAY 7:  DARJELLING CITY TOUR

Today after breakfast Darjelling visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Zoological park Tensingh Rock and tea Garden Back to hotel Dinner and overnight stay

DAY 8:  DARJELLING NJP HOWRAH

After breakfast we will depart to New Jalpaiguri to board the

 ANDAMAN TOUR FROM KOLKATA- 

DAY 1:

Arrive Port Blair. You will be met by our representative and transfer to the Hotel. After Breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Harbour Cruise, Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail. Night Stay at Port Blair.

DAY 2: 
Visit to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin Island by Boat. Evening visit to Chidiya Tapu


DAY 3: 
Visit to Cellular Jail, Water Sports Complex, Corbyn's Cove Beach, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum and Shopping.

DAY 4: 
Visit to Ross Island, Gandhi Park, Water Sports Complex etc.

 DAY 5:
 Departure to the destination.


 DELHI - RAJASTHAN AND GUJRAT TOUR- 

DAY 1:  

Arrive Delhi- On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel and night stay.

DAY 2:  DELHI

After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple

DAY 3:  DELHI TO AGRA

After breakfast, leave for Agra. On arrival in Agra, check-in at your prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, free for individual activities.

DAY 4:  AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR

After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival checkin at your prebooked hotel.

DAY 5:  JAIPUR

After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.

DAY 6:  JAIPUR - JODHPUR

After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur - A flourishing trading center of the 16th century, the fortress city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha who claimed to be descendent of Lord Rama. The massive fort Mehrangarh-came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions.

DAY 7:  JODHPUR

Morning, Jeep safari to a Bishnoi village – A memorable outing in jeeps visit various traditional village seeing local handicrafts viz shoe makers, pottery, hand weaving and also men in their traditional attire, women clad with ancestral silver Jewellery, en-route watch and photograph wildlife black buck, chinkaras, peacock etc. freely moving in abundance protected by "Bishnois" Protectors of wildlife and tree. Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally means "Majestic Fort", located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in all , three gates , each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower – the city centre.

DAY 8:  JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR

After breakfast, leave for Udaipur. Enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvellousfeat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is similarly carved. After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur - The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of world, also know as the Venice of East. Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check-in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 9:  UDAIPUR

After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan; Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.

DAY 10:  UDAIPUR - MT. ABU

After breakfast, leave for Mt. Abu. Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel.

DAY 11:  MT. ABU

After breakfast, visit the Dilwara Jain temple, which are the main attraction in Mt. Abu and are amongst the finest examples of Jain architecture in India. The complex included 02 temples, the older of which is the Vimal Visahi built in 1031 and is dedicated to the first tirthankar, Adinath. The later Tejpal temple was built in 1230 AD and is dedicated to Neminath - the 22nd tirthankar. Afternoon, free for individual activities.

DAY 12:  MT. ABU - AHMEDABAD

After breakfast, leave for Ahmedabad. Enroute visit the Sun temple at Modhera. It was built in 1026-27 AD and bears some resemblance to the Sun temple at Konark which it predates by some 200 years. Continue drive to Ahmedabad. Arrive Ahmedabad and check in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 13:  AHMEDABAD

After breakfast, city tour of Ahmedabad. The city was founded in 1411 by Ahmed Shah from whom the city takes its name. Visit the ity tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Jama Masjid which was built in 1423 by Ahmed Shah; the Tombs of Ahmed Shah and his queens and Rani Rupmati's Mosque which was built between 1430 and 1440 and is names after the sultan's Hindu wife and Sidi Bashir's Mosque which is famed for its shaking minarets.

DAY 14:  AHMEDABAD- BHAVANAGAR

After breakfast leave for Bhavnagar. Enroute visit Lothal - a city which stood 4500 years ago was related to the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa. Visit the archeological museum at this site. Continue drive to Bhavnagar. Arrive Bhavnagar and check in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 15:  BHAVANAGAR

After breakfast, day return excursion to Palitana. Visit the temples atop a hill. The 600m ascent from the base of the hill is more than 3000 stelps. Over a period of 900 years, 863 temples have been built here. The hilltop is dedicated entirely to gods; at dusk, even the priests depart from the temples. Almost all temples are Jain and this hill is one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage places. Return to Bhavnagar for overnight stay.

DAY 16:  BHAVANAGAR- DIU

After breakfast, leave for Diu - a Portugese Colony until 1961. Diu's crowning glory is the massive fort which was completed in 1541 by the Portugese. Arrive Diu and check in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 17:  DIU

Day free to relax on the beach

DAY 18:  DIU- SASANAGAR

After breakfast, leave for Sasangir - the home of the Asiatic Lion. The sanctuary covers 1400 sq km and apart from lions, there are over 30 species of other mammals, including bears, hynas, foxes and a number of species of deer and antelope.

DAY 19:  SASANAGAR

Morning and afternoon, game viewing in the Sasangir National Park.

DAY 20:  SASANAGAR

After breakfast, day return excursion to Junagadh (59 kms) - a town situated right at the base of the temple studded Girnar Hill. It is a 600m climb up 10,000 stone steps to reach the summit of the Girnar Hill. Like Palitana, the temple topped hill is of great significance to the Jains.

DAY 21:  SASANAGAR - WANKANER

After breakfast, leave for Wankaner. Arrive Wankaner and check in the palace. The Royal Palace at Wankaner has been converted into a hotel and is an exotic holiday resort.Rest of the day free to explore the area in and around the palace.

DAY 22:  WANKANER - BHUJ

After breakfast, leave for Bhuj. Known as the gateway to the Kutch, Bhuj is an old walled city with maze like streets and crenellated gateways. Arrive Bhuj and check in at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Bhuj. Visit the Museum, known as Fergusson Museum this museum is one of the best museums in India; Rao Pragmalji's Palace, constructed in the later part of 19th century of marble and sandstone is imposing and ornate.

DAY 23:  BHUJ

Full day visit to the villages of Kutch region. Each of these villages specialize in different forms of handicraft. Some of the crafts that they specialise in include wool and cotton weaving, Ahir embroidery, block printing & tie-dying.

DAY 24:  BHUJ

Day return excursion to the Little Rann of Kutch which is home to the last remaining population of Khur (Asiatic Wild Ass) in India. Return to Bhuj for overnight stay.

DAY 25:  BHUJ TO NEXT DESINATION (FLIGHT)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Destination

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Train From Howrah Station-

TRAIN NAME	TRAIN NO	DEPARTURE TIME	DAY
HOWRAH-JAMALPUR EXP	3071	21.35	DAILY
HOWRAH-KATHGODAM BAGH EXP	3019	21.45	DAILY
HOWRAH MUMBAI MAIL	2321	22.00	DAILY
HOWRAH PURI EXP	2837	22.35	DAILY
AMARAVATHI EXP	8047	23:30	DAILY
HOWRAH -PURI PASSENGER	201SE	23:50	DAILY
JNANESWARI SUP DELUX	2102	22:55
AZAD HIND EXP	2130	21:55	DAILY
RUPASI BANGLA EXPRESS	2883	06:00	DAILY
DHAULI EXP	2821	06:00	DAILY
HOWRAH-RANCHI SHATABDI EXP	2019	06:05	MON-SAT
HWH-AZ GANADEVTA EXP	3017	06:05	DAILY
HWH-DHN BLACK DIAMOND EXP	3317	06:15	DAILY
TAMRALIPTA EXP	2857	06:40	DAILY
HOWRAH-SURI HOOL EXP	3051	06:45	DAILY
ISPAT EXPRESS	2871	06:55	DAILY
FALAKNUMA EXP	2703	07:25	DAILY
HOWRAH-SHRIGANGANAGAR U/A TOOF	3007	09:45	DAILY
SHANTINIKETAN EXP	2337	10:10	DAILY
EAST COAST EXP	8645	11:45	DAILY
HOWRAH-RAMPURHAT EXP	2347	12:00	DAILY
GITANJALI EXP	2860	13:50	DAILY
KANDARI EXPRESS	8001	14:15	DAILY
SHAKTIPUNJ EXP	1448	14:30	DAILY
COROMANDAL EXP	2841	14:50	DAILY
HWH-MALDA TOWN INTERCITY EXP	3011	15:25	DAILY
HOWRAH-RAXAUL MITHILA EXP	3021	15:45	DAILY
HOWRAH-GUWAHATI SARAIGHAT EXP	2345	15:50	DAILY
MAYURAKSHI FAST PASSENGER	217	16:25	DAILY
HOWRAH-RAMPURHAT VISHWABHARATI	215	16:40	DAILY
HOWRAH-DHANBAD COALFIELD EXP	2339	17:20	DAILY
STEEL EXPRESS	2813	17:30	DAILY
KAMRUP EXP	5959	17:35	DAILY
HOWRAH-MATHURA CHAMBAL EXP	2177	17:45	DAILY
HWH-ASANSOL AGNIBINA EXP	2341	18:20	DAILY
SRI JAGANNATH EXPRESS	8409	19:00	DAILY
HOWRAH-AMRITSAR MAIL	3005	19:10	DAILY
HWH-DLI-KALKA MAIL	2311	19:40	DAILY
HOWRAH-GAYA EXPRESS	3023	19:50	DAILY
HOWRAH-ALLAHABAD CITY VIBHUTI	2333	20:00	DAILY
HOWRAH-DELHI JANTA EXP	3039	20:20	DAILY
HOWRAH-DEHRADUN DOON EXPRESS	3009	20:35	DAILY