Fully Guided Small Group
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Trip Style
Rail
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
AHWR
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 12 Day West Coast India & Rajasthan by Rail. Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel like a local in India? We'll put you on a train to explore the west coast of the country over 12 days. After you experience the Taj Mahal, visit the colourful Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur. Relax on the beach in Goa and indulge in fresh seafood right from the coast. This train trip is sure to be a classic — get there first.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project.
Take the Shatabdi Express train to Agra, with breakfast served on board. Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Time permitting, opt to visit the Baby Taj. (B)
Hop on a Shatabdi Express train in the evening to Jaipur.
Take an orientation walk around town. Take a photo of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and visit the Amber Fort. Walk around the Old City and markets and opt to visit the City Palace. With free time, wander the Jantar Mantar or check out a Bollywood film at the spectacular Art Deco film house, the Raj Mandir.
In the morning board a train and soak in the passing scenery en route to Udaipur. Arrive in the evening with free time to explore the city.
Enjoy an orientation walk, including a visit to the Jagdish Temple and the City Palace, one of the largest royal palaces in India. Attend a Rajasthani cultural show on Gangaur Ghat.
Opt for a sunrise bicycle tour of Udaipur before the train to Bundi this afternoon. There is no shortage of notable architecture in Bundi. From palaces to baoris, otherwise known as stepwell reservoirs, explore the many man-made marvels of Bundi.
Explore Bundi with some free time before an overnight trip on the Mumbai Rajdhani Express train, with dinner on board. (D)
Arrive in the morning in bustling Mumbai, home to 20 million people. Take a walking tour of the Colaba area and see the Gateway of India.
Opt to visit the many Portuguese-built monuments, wander around the churches of Old Goa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), or discover Panjim, the capital of the state. Don't forget to indulge in Goan cuisine.
With free time in Goa, opt to explore the city and learn about it's ancient Portuguese colony, visit a market, or relax on the beach.
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal.
- Wander the Rajasthani streets of Jaipur and Udaipur.
- Kick back with beach time in Goa.
- Travel like a local by train from north to south.
- Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Taj Mahal visit
- Agra Fort visit
- Jaipur orientation walk
- Hawa Mahal visit
- Amber Fort visit
- Udaipur orientation walk
- Jagdish Temple and City Palace visit
- Rajasthani cultural show
- Bundi Fort and stepwells visit
- Colaba area walking tour
- Gateway of India visit
- Beach time in Goa
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels/guesthouses (10 Nights), sleeper trains (1 Night)
- A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used in India. These can vary in terms of service, efficiency and cleanliness. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home. Power cuts can and are a regular occurrence in many places, especially throughout North and Central India. Although a number of hotels have generators there may be times when these won’t work. It is also recommended when you are in your room to lock the door, as staff will sometime enter without reason.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
- Train (seats), train (beds), private vans, walking, plane
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
