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MEANINgfUL trAIN toUr: ThE INdIA TrAIN ExpErIENCE INdIA " 16 dAys
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This amazing experience will see you mingling with the Indian masses on the worlds biggest train network. Youll be whisked across the country from Kolkata in the North East to Jaipur in the fairytale kingdom of Rajasthan. Travelling in two-tier air-con (2A as its known to the locals) you will be living in comparative luxury as you watch the stunning countryside roll by your window. This amazing journey will see you taking in many of Northern Indias most famous sites: the pilgrims of Varanasi on the banks of the Holy Ganges, the Taj Mahal and the truly unbelievable Pink City of Jaipur. Not to mention the many sights, sounds and smells of Indias peerless capital, Delhi. You will also be involved with vital volunteer work in all 3 destinations. This truly fantastic journey will give you a real taste of modern India.
Day 2: Kolkata. Today you will visit the Victoria Memorial, Tagores house and the Marble palace. In the afternoon you will volunteer at a local project. Day 3: Kolkata. You will continue your tour of the city, visiting the Botanical garden and the shopping centres. In the afternoon you will volunteer at a local project. Day 4: Kolkata. Today you will visit the Kalighat Temple and Mother Teresas house. In the afternoon you will volunteer at a local project. Transfer to Varanasi. Day 5: Varanasi. Today you will tour the city. In the evening you will travel to Delhi on the Shiv Ganga Express. Day 6: Delhi. You will arrive in Delhi in the morning and start your volunteer work at Chetanalaya. You will also have time to visit Chandni Chowk, the Old Delhi market. Day 7: Delhi. In the morning you will be doing voluntary work with Akshay Pratishthan and in the afternoon you will have a shopping excursion to Connaught Place. Day 8: Delhi. Today you will tour the city. In the evening you will have a night picnic at the India Gate Lawns.
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Whats included:
Day 9: Agra. Transfer to Agra on the Shatabdi Express and watch the sun setting over the Taj Mahal. Night train to Jaipur. Day 10: Jaipur. Arrival and orientation. Day 11: Jaipur. In the morning you will volunteer at a local project and in the afternoon you will visit the Palace of Winds. Day 12: Jaipur. In the morning you will volunteer at a local project and in the afternoon you will tour the city. Day 13: Jaipur. Today you will take a trip to Pushkar, one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites for devout Hindus. Day 14: Delhi. Transfer back to Delhi. Day 15: Delhi. Today you will have a chance to explore the city at your leisure.
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" The i-to-i Online TEFL course " Airport pickup " 15 nights accommodation in guest houses and on the trains " Breakfast and dinner " All excursions and attractions referred to in the itinerary " Transport between cities, attractions and accommodation
Whats not included:
" " " " " Flights, visas and departure tax Meals other than as per itinerary Vaccinations and travel insurance Tipping Transport to volunteer projects and any optional transport.
Note: you will not be accompanied on trains but met at each station by an i-to-i representative).
Departures:
3 departures per month. Call 0870 333 2332 for full details.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your guesthouse. In the afternoon you will visit Dakhineswar and Belur.
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For more details visit: www.i-to-i.com
Call: UK 0870 333 2332
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USA 1-800-985-4864
Australia 1300 556 997
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