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The Indian Splendour
Overview
‘Maharajas Express’ luxury train a royal experience, one should must experience by traveling on Maharaja Express train. Award-winning luxury train tour Maharaja Express, can make you feel like royalty. The iconic Maharaja Express was launched in 2010. Ever since its inception, the wonder train of India has set new benchmarks in luxury and elegance as several awards and accolades bear testimony to this fact. It is the World’s leading luxury train and has received 7 times votes in a row. The train offers guests the opportunity to explore destinations and show a glimpse of the rich cultural legacy of Incredible India. The Maharajas Express takes you to the bygone era and provides you once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a journey that is filled with an ambiance of opulence and affluence.
In this luxury train journey of Agra, Rajasthan and Mumbai you will be travel through vast landscapes and soak up the culture as our pampered guest. Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, going on a wildlife safari, or shopping in vibrant markets, the itinerary has been built to help you make the most of your time in this fascinating part of the world. In this tour, you will starting your journey from Delhi (Heart of India), cover Agra, the world's most famous monument of love and romance, Rajasthan's wildlife-rich Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur (the Pink City), Bikaner (Camel Country), Jodhpur (The Blue City), Udaipur (City of Lakes & Palaces). After leaving Rajasthan, you will be visiting Mumbai (Arts Capital) Not just Bollywood, with the Indian Television industry, the ad agencies, some of the oldest museums and galleries located here, Mumbai definitely is very artsy.
This tour has all for you, to experience and collect the beautiful Stories of India. Which you are going to cherish throughout your life.
Routing Map
Itinerary
0700 Hrs Welcome and Check In at Safdarjung Railway Station. Complete your registration and check in formalities, a sipping into your welcome drink enjoying the instrumental music.
0815 Hrs Breakfast on board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
1200 Hrs Tour Brief and meet your facilitators during this exciting journey
1300 Hrs Lunch on board
1415 Hrs Arrive Agra
1430 Hrs Proceed to visit Taj Mahal
Agra is a popular tourist destination for its Mughal period architecture, among them, the most well-known one is Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Taj Mahal (One of the Seven wonders of the world) is a breathtaking white-marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughul emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore described as "the tear-drop on the cheek of time".
1830 Hrs Return back to the Maharajas’ Express. You may choose optional activities such as Spa at a hotel or Mohabbat-e-Taj live show
1930 Hrs Dinner will be served on board
Overnight on board Maharaja Express Train
0630 Hrs in the morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra Fort. It is also called Red Fort, large 16th-century fortress of red sandstone located on the Yamuna River in the historic city of Agra. The structure, a contemporary of red Fort in Delhi, reflects the architectural grandeur of the Mughal reign in India. The fort complex was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
0830 Hrs Return back to Maharaja Express for breakfast
0845 Hrs Breakfast on board and Maharaja Express proceed to Sawai Madhopur
1300 Hrs Lunch on board
1430 Hrs Arrive Sawai Madhopur railway station and straight proceed for Jungle Safari at Ranthambhore National Park.
1730 Hrs Return back to Maharaja Express
1800 Hrs Maharaja Express proceed for Jaipur
1930 Hrs Dinner will be served on board
Overnight on board Maharaja Express Train
Jaipur was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. It was made attractive with the pink wash - a traditional color of welcome in 1853 in honor of the visit of Prince Albert.
0400 Hrs Maharaja's express arrives at Jaipur
0700 Hrs Breakfast on board
0830 Hrs after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Amber Fort.
Amber Fort is an opulent palace complex made of red sandstone and marble. It is set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. Shila Devi Temple the famous idol of goddess Durga situated in the Amber Fort. It is believe that Maharaja Mansingh brought the statue of the goddess Shila Devi from jessore (Now in Bangladesh) and install it in a temple. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture.The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings.
You may also choose Optional Activities - Spa at a hotel or a visit to City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar) or a Local City Tour.
1300 Hrs return back to Maharaja Express Train
1330 Hrs Lunch on board
1730 Hrs proceed for Dinner at Rambagh Palace
Originally built in 1835, Rambagh Palace, has stepped gracefully through many royal transitions—from the home of the queen’s favourite handmaiden, to royal guesthouse and hunting lodge, and later as the residence of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. Today, convert in to a luxury hotel. The palace retains its royal splendour, hand-carved marble latticework, and elaborate gardens.
2100 Hrs return back to Maharaja Express Train
2300 Hrs Maharajas' Express proceeds to Bikaner
Overnight on board Maharaja Express Train
Bikaner Rajasthan’s forgotten jewel in the Thar Desert founded by Rao Bika elder son of Maharaja Rao Jodha in 1488. Prior to this the area was a desolate wasteland called Jangladesh. And it may have remained a wasteland were it not for the ambitions of a young Rajput prince.
0645 Hrs Arrive Bikaner
0800 Hrs Enjoy your journey through the countryside while having breakfast onboard
0930 Hrs Relax onboard or you may choose an Optional activities.
1300 Hrs Lunch on board
1430 Hrs after lunch proceed to visit Junagarh Fort followed by Sundowners at Sand Dunes.
Junagarah Fort was built in the 15th century, by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akba Raja Rai Singh. An exciting blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles is found in every nook and corner of this fort. The Junagarh Fort also known as Bikaner Fort is an unconquerable fortress which has withstood the ravages of time and has remained unconquered till date.
1730 Hrs experience the royal pageantry as a convoy of camel carts accompanied by musicians takes you for a Sundowner on the Sand Dunes. Enjoy cocktails, savour traditional mouth watering barbecue delicacies as you enjoy traditional folk arts.
2015 Hrs return back to Maharaja Express Train
2130 Hrs proceed for Jodhpur
Overnight on board Maharaja Express Train
Jodhpur This princely state is referred as “The Blu City” among Rajasthan`s many princely settlements, Jodhpur is one of the most distinctive. This 500 years old settlement was the headquarters of the Rathore Rajputs celebrated for their tales of daring.
0500 Hrs Arrive Jodhpur
0800 Hrs breakfast on board
0900 Relax on board or you may choose optional activities
1300 Hrs Lunch on board
1430 Hrs Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Walking Tour of the Old Clock Tower market. Enjoy a joy ride on Tuk Tuks.
Visit the 5-km long Mehrangarh Fort situated on a 125 mt high hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. After visiting Fort continue to Old Clock Tower Market is a popular landmark in the old city. The vibrant is close to the tower, and narrow alleys lead from here to a bazaar selling vegetables, spices, Indian sweets, textiles, silver and handicrafts. It is a great place to ramble around at leisure. Also enjoy Tuk Tuk ride.
1730 Hrs Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at an exclusive venue
2030 Hrs return back to Maharaja Express Train
2130 Hrs Proceed for Udaipur
Overnight on board Maharaja Express Train
Udaipur, The ancient city of Udaipur often referred as the City of Lakes, the Venice of the East and is said to be “The most ROMANTIC” city in India.
0800 Hrs Arrive Udaipur and Breakfast on board
0945 Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
Boat ride on Lake Pichola , 4 km long and 3 km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palace, temples, bathing Ghats and embankments.
City Palace, once entirely the home of Mewar’s rulers, is today largely a museum run by the Maharana Mewar Foundation. One of the most iconic landmarks of Rajasthan is the City Palace in Udaipur. Located on the banks of Pichola, the palace has a got view of the city worth admiring.
Crystal Gallery, located in Fateh Prakash Palace in the heart of Udaipur. Crystal Gallery treasure of various crystals. The gallery has the largest collection of crystals all over the world. It is established by by Maharana Sajjan Singhji of erstwhile Rajput Kingdom. The Crystal Gallery was opened to public only in 1994. It also showcases fountains, dresses, dining table, mirrored table tops, washing bowls, sofa set, a crystal bed and imposing jewel encrusted carpet. Crystal Gallery is a unique place and it is worth for a visit.
1330 Hrs Lunch at Satkar hall of Fateh Prakash Palace
1500 Hrs Return back to Maharaja Express Train.
1900 Hrs Enjoy an Indian evening on board.
2000 Hrs Train proceed to Mumbai
Overnight on board Maharaja Express Train
0800 Hrs Breakfast on board
Enjoy relaxing morning on board
1330 Hrs Lunch on board
1645 Hrs Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as train arrives at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus, Mumbai.
END OF THE TOUR
Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice