Explore Toy Trains, Darjeeling & Shimla

Itinerary

DAY 01 – FLY TO DELHI
Fly non-stop to Delhi with Air India. Contact us for upgrade quotes to Business Class or alternative carriers.

DAY 02 – ARRIVE DELHI – Colonels Retreat
Arrive in Delhi today. with our signature VIP meet & greet, transfer to your hotel and enjoy your first day at leisure.

DAY 03 – DELHI
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a full-day private guided sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi taking in all the major sights including the amazingly crazy Chandni Chowkh Bazaar. For lunch today, you can experience the array of street food.

DAY 04 – DELHI VIA KALKA TO SHIMLA – Clarkes Heritage Hotel
Early morning train to Kalka. On arrival in Kalka, you will transfer to the toy train that takes you up to Shimla. On arrival, late afternoon, transfer to your hotel, then enjoy the rest of the afternoon / evening at leisure.
Shimla: the former summer capital during British Raj, sits majestically at an altitude of 2,130 metres, and remains even today, one of India’s most popular hill stations.

DAY 05 – SHIMLA
Today you will explore Shimla, once the `Summer Capital’ of the British Raj and now the State Capital of Himachal Pradesh.

DAY 06 – SHIMLA
Today is at leisure to fully appreciate and enjoy the wonder that is Shimla. Optional Extra: A full day trip to Kufri and Chail Situated at an elevation of 2250m, Chail is among the most charming Himalayan hill stations despite its modest size. Originally conceived as the summer retreat for the Maharajas of Patiala, it once boasted a grand palace that has since been demolished

DAY 07 – SHIMLA TO DELHI – Pride Plaza Aerocity
A 3 hour drive to Kalka and then board your train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi late night and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 08 – DELHI TO KURSEONG – Cochrane Place
Fly to Bagdogra and then drive to Kurseong (2.5 Hrs). Rest of the day at leisure to relax.

DAY 09 – KURSEON TO DARJEELING – Mayfair Hotel
Morning board Toy Train from Kurseong to Darjeeling (Approx. 3-4 Hrs Train ride) Rest of the day at leisure to relax.

DAY 10 – DARJEELING
Enjoy a visit to Tiger Hill in the morning, then take a Joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom and back.

DAY 11 – DARJEELING TO GLENBURN – Glenburn Tea Estate
45 minute drive to Drive to Glenburn, on arrival, check-in at the estate. Glenburn is a serene plantation retreat nestled atop a hill overlooking the banks of the River Rungeet, situated in the lofty heights of the Himalayas, with the majestic Kanchenjunga mountain range as its backdrop.

DAY 12 – GLENBURN
Today is at leisure to relax. Time time to explore the Tea Plantation. Stroll down to the river, walk through the plantation and observe the daily workings of this plantation.

DAY 13 – GLENBURN
Today is at leisure to relax.

DAY 14 – GLENBURN TO KOLKATA – Oberoi Kolkata
A 4 hour drive to Bagdogra Airport for your flight to Kolkata. Private transfer to hotel, rest of your day at leisure.

DAY 15 – KOLKATA
Full day tour, visiting Victoria Memorial, National Library, Marble Palace, South Park Cemetery, Hooghly River and Mother Teresa centre.

DAY 16 – KOLKATA -UK
Its time to fly back today and leave this amazing country with memories and treasures.