Planned rail journeys from Hyderabad
Hyderabad has good train links to the north, west and south, so it is a natural starting point for rail tours. IRCTC, the tourism company of Indian Railways, designs many such trips. GoldBox Holidays is an independent travel company, not part of the railways. We help you compare the plans, check seats and book.
These trips suit travellers who do not want to drive long distances. You travel overnight in a berth, wake up near the next stop and see the sights by road.
Where these tours go
North India: Varanasi (Kashi), Prayagraj and Sarnath, or Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on the Golden Triangle.
Gujarat: Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and the Dwarka and Somnath temples on the Saurashtra coast.
Maharashtra: Shirdi with Shani Shingnapur, Nashik, Trimbakeshwar, Ellora and Grishneshwar.
South: Ooty and Coonoor, the Kerala hills and backwaters, a temple run to Rameswaram and Kanyakumari by flight, and Goa by flight.
Example packages
- Varanasi-Kashi-Prayagraj-Sarnath tour by train - 6 days, 5 nights
- Golden Triangle with Delhi, Jaipur and Agra by train - 8 days, 7 nights
- Saurashtra tour with Dwarka and Somnath by train - 8 days, 7 nights
- Hyderabad to Shirdi-Ellora-Grishneshwar by train - 4 days, 3 nights
- South India temple run to Rameswaram and Kanyakumari - 6 days, 5 nights by flight
- Hyderabad to Goa by flight - 4 days, 3 nights
Planning tips
For Varanasi and the Golden Triangle, October to March is the best time. North Indian summers are very hot, and December and January mornings can be foggy, which may delay trains. Gujarat is pleasant from November to February. Carry warm clothes for the north in winter. For temple visits, keep modest clothing and a small bag for footwear.
Book at least three to four weeks ahead. Long-distance berths fill quickly in festival months and summer holidays. Give us each traveller's name, age and ID details exactly as on their ID card.
Frequently asked questions
Do all tours on this page go by train?
Most do. The Goa trip and the South India temple run use flights. Each package page shows the mode of travel.
Are meals included?
It varies by package. The package page lists meals, hotels and sightseeing, along with the current fare.
Can senior citizens join?
Yes, and many do. Tell us about any walking or health limits, and we will suggest the easier tours.