NorthEast Frontier Railway Tour
​2 - 15 March 2026

Detailed Itinerary

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An unforgettable rail journey to India’s remote Northeast – winding through lush tea estates, rich history, and remarkable feats of railway engineering.
Step aboard for a rare adventure through Assam, where the intrigue of rail travel meets the mystique of India’s far northeast frontier. This specially curated tour combines diesel and heritage steam train rides with the lush beauty of Assam’s tea gardens, wildlife experiences, and scenic railway routes known only to true railfans and explorers.
From the industrial legacies of Tipong and Margherita to the scenic ridges of Haflong and the UNESCO-listed Kaziranga National Park, this tour opens the door to regions rarely featured in UK tour brochures. Expect narrow-gauge delights, off-the-map sidings, friendly locals, dramatic heritage rail routes, and photo ops galore. 

This is a brand new itinerary and covers amazing sights, culture and wildlife of north-east India.

Tour highlights

• Ride to Ledo, the easternmost station of Indian Railways, close to the India–Myanmar border
• Exclusive opportunity to witness the ‘David’ narrow-gauge steam loco in Tipong Colliery, in steam!
• Visit to the prestigious Tipong Colliery Guest House (subject to availability)
• Elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park – home of the rare one-horned rhinoceros
• Explore Assam’s world-renowned tea estates
• Spectacular rail ride from Lumding to New Haflong – one of India’s most scenic hill routes
• Visit the Diesel Loco Shed at Guwahati
• A genuine journey for train lovers – featuring unpolished, authentic rail travel off the usual tourist map.

 
Please note all times are based on current timetables at July 2025 and are subject to change

Prices
Per Person on twin/double sharing basis. 
Ground only:           £ 3,300
Single supplement: £ 571