This special tour begins at the City of Joy and moves on towards the North Bengal where the highlight of the trip is a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which has been declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage monument. From Darjeeling continue to the pristine beaches and the temples of Puri on the Orissa coast before moving on to Varanasi . After a visit to India 's largest marshalling yards and the tour moves on via Agra- where we visit the Taj mahal, to India 's summer capital - Shimla. The trip from Kalka to Shimla is a rail enthusiast's delight and a delightful experience.

Day 01 : Arrive Kolkata
On arrival a warm welcome by our staff and transfer to hotel . Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Kolkata - New Jalpaiguri
After breakfast city tour of Kolkata includes the Victoria Memorial, Digambar Jain Parsvanath temple and the Howrah Bridge. Evening transfer to the Sealdah Station to board the Darjeeling Mail to New Jalpaiguri. Overnight on board the train.

Day 03 : New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Arrive New Jalpaiguri in the morning. Then board the Toy Train to Darjeeling for one the most spectacular mountain train journeys in the world. The route passes through a very picturesque mountain side and climbs to approximately 7400 feet at Ghoom which is the highest station on the Indian Railways network.

Day 04 : Darjeeling
Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery to visit Sunrise on the majestic Kanchenjunga range. After breakfast half day city tour of Darjeeling visiting the Tibetan Self Help Refugee Centre, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoological Park and Happy Valley Tea Garden. Later in the evening walk around the colourful town of Darjeeling. Dinner & Overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 : Darjeeling - New Jalpaiguri - Kolkata
Morning free to explore Darjeeling town on your own. Afternoon transfer to railway station to board Toy train for your return trip back to New Jalpaiguri where you connect the Darjeeling Mail to Kolkata. Overnight is on board the train. Day 06 Kolkata Arrive at Sealdah Station in the morning. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Among the possible activities at Kolkata are a ride on the Kolkata Metro - the first underground system in the country. Another possibility is to visit the Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. Overnight stay at Kolkata.

Day 07 : Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar
Early morning transfer to Howrah Railway Station to board the Dhauli Express to Bhubaneshwar. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. After some rest sightseeing in Bhubaneshwar. See the important temples apart from exploring the city. Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 08 : Bhubaneshwar
After breakfast visit the important temples apart from exploring the city. The centre of the city is the holy "Bindu Sagar" lake. Once surrounded by 7000 temples, out of them only 500 temples are well preserved. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Bhubaneshwar - Puri
After breakfast drive along the coast to Puri amidst a landscape of palm trees, rice fields and cashew trees. En route visit Konark, one of the most vivid architectural treasures of Hindu India and a World Heritage site. On arrival at Puri check in at a hotel. Afternoon is free on the beach to relax. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.

Day 10 : Puri
The day is free at leisure on the beach, go on a boat ride and shop at the local markets. Overnight stay at Puri.

Day 11 : Puri - Varanasi
After Breakfast transfer to Puri Railway Station to board Neelanchal Express to Varanasi. The train travels via Bhubaneshwar to Varanasi. Overnight on board the train. Day 12 Varanasi Early morning arrival at Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.