MAHARAJA EXPPRESS
MAHARAJA EXPRESS TOURS
Redefining luxury train travel since 2010, Maharajas Express is the latest and most luxurious train in India. Offering 5 fascinating journeys crisscrossing some of the most vibrant destinations, significant attractions and offering a vista of breathtaking landscape, culture and heritage with which India is blessed; Maharajas Express offers journeys to the very depth of the soul of India in sheer opulence.
Designed to recreate the elegance and pageantry of the personal carriages of erstwhile maharajas, the interiors of this luxury train in India is suffused with nostalgia. Elegance of a bygone era and state of the art amenities coalesce seamlessly to offer 5 Star living in the quaint interiors of the Maharaja Express.
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Itinerary
6 NIGHTS HERITAGE OF INDIA JOURNEY OF MAHARAJAS EXPRESS FROM MUMBAI TO NEW DELHI.
Destinations Covered: Lake City of Udaipur-Fort Town of Jodhpur-Desert Outpost of Bikaner-Pink City of Jaipur-Ranthambore Tiger Reserve-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra Taj Mahal
Day 01: Sunday Morning: Mumbai Depart
Report by 8:30 hrs in Banquet Hall of Hotel for check in formalities of Maharajas’ Express Train Tour. Following this, guests are transferred to Railway Station to board the Maharajas’ Express Train.
Train proceeds to Udaipur. Lunch & Dinner on board.
Day 02: Monday: Lake City of Udaipur
Udaipur - the City of Lakes and also referred to as Venice of the East. Post breakfast, disembark from the train & first enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace (one of the largest palace complex in India) with scalloped arches, fretted balconies, and cupolas & Crystal Gallery –with display of personal collection of Udaipur Royalty. Experience a sumptous lunch in Durbar Hall of Fatehprakash Palace .Post Lunch Option to return back to train to relax OR avail optional activities
Evening Train departs from Udaipur. Dinner on board.
Optional tours in Udaipur (at extra cost-on direct payment):
Shopping Trip
Enjoy spa facilities in 5 star hotel
Evening Sound & Light Show (time permitting)
Day 03: Tuesday: Fort Town of Jodhpur
Train arrives in Jodhpur in the morning & post breakfast, Option to relax on the train OR avail optional tours. After on board lunch, explore this erstwhile capital of Marwar, which is set like jewel amidst golden sands and is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces from Rajput era. Proceed on a walking tour of Old Clock Tower Market and visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort to admire the intricate latticed windows, elaborately carved panels and elegantly curved porches. Highlight of the day is Royal Cocktail Evening with cultural program & array of sumptuous Marwar culinary delights.
Post dinner return to Railway Station & train departs
Optional Tours in Jodhpur (at extra cost-on direct payment):
Jeep Safari excursion to a nearby located Bishnoi village-traditional eco farmers.
Day 04: Wednesday: Desert Outpost of Bikaner
Train arrives at Bikaner Station in the morning & post breakfast -Option to relax on the train OR avail optional tours. After Lunch on board, visit late 16th century built Junagarh Fort- a formidable structure encircled by a moat and features numerous decorative halls. Later proceed for excursion to sand dunes with en-route high-tea stop at Gajner Palace. On arrival at the sand dunes you are greeted by cocktails, barbeque and folk dances. Later drive back to Railway Station & train departs.
Optional Tours in Bikaner (at extra cost-on direct payment):
Visit to Lalgarh Museum- where you can witness the architectural marvel of Rajasthan.
Excursion to Deshnok (rat) Temple-About 600 year old and is known for its sacred rats
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Day 6: Thursday: Pink City of Jaipur
After on board breakfast, proceed for excursion to Amber Fort Palace – constructed in late 16th century using combination of Red sandstone & marble & having large ramparts, series of well decorated gates & hallways, Halls of Public & Private Audience. Return to train for Lunch. Option to relax On board OR avail optional tours.
Evening dinner at an exclusive venue. Late Evening return back to Maharaja’s Express, Train proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Optional Tours in Jaipur (at extra cost-on direct payment):
Enjoy Spa facilities at 5 star hotel
Private shopping tour.
Golfing at Rambagh Golf club
Visit to City Palace and The Sun Observatory (Jantar Mantar)
Day 6: Friday Morning: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Early morning arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and proceed for excursion to Jungles of Ranthambore- the private hunting ground of the Maharajas for possible sighting of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. These jungles are also home to, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard. Post safari, return to the railway station & train departs. Breakfast & lunch on board.
Day 6: Friday afternoon: Mughal Town of Fatehpur Sikri
Afternoon excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri, built in Red Sandstone in late 16th century & abandoned within 20 years of it’s construction Due to water scarcity. This deserted Mughal City, offers imposing gateways, Halls of Private and Public audience and beautifully sculptured palaces. Dinner On board.
Day 7: Saturday Morning: Agra
Morning, excursion to one of the wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal, constructed entirely out of white marble and is an architectural masterpiece featuring beautiful inlay work and marble screens. This is followed by another exclusive event, champagne breakfast atop a hillock overlooking Taj Mahal & later return to the train and depart.
Day 7: Saturday Afternoon: New Delhi Arrival
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3 NIGHTS TREASURES OF INDIA JOURNEY OF MAHARAJAS EXPRESS
Day-1: Sunday Morning: New Delhi Depart
Report by 830 a.m. at Safderjung Railway Station for royal welcome & after check-in formalities, board the Maharajas Express Train departs by 10 a.m. Leisurely Sunday Brunch on board. Enjoy the scenic countryside as the train Journeys to Agra.
Day 01: Sunday Afternoon: Agra
On arrival in Agra, to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort-fortified in late 16th century by Mughal Emperor Akbar & was the seat of power of the Great Mughal Dynasty over next 100 years.
Overnight on the train at Agra. On board Dinner.
Day 2: Monday Morning: Taj Mahal
Visit One of Seven Wonders of Modern World-The Taj Mahal, often described as poetry in white marble, followed by breakfast at an exclusive venue.
Train proceeds to Sawai Madhopur. On board Lunch.
Day 2: Monday Afternoon: Ranthambhore
On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station proceed for excursion to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve –home to more than 25 Bengal Tigers ,besides other wild life animals including leopard, nilgai, wildboar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India. Later return to the train to enjoy an ‘Indian evening’ followed by dinner, Train departs to Jaipur.
Day 03: Tuesday: Jaipur
After on board breakfast, proceed for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of late 16th century built Amber Fort Palace, located atop a small hillock with red sandstone walls and marble inlay work. Return to train for on board lunch.
Option to relax On board OR avail optional tours.
Evening dinner at an exclusive venue. Late Evening return back to Maharaja’s Express, & Train departs.
Jaipur Optional Activities (at extra cost)
Spa facilities at a 5-star hotel
Exclusive private shopping tour
Golfing at Rambagh Golf Club
Visit to the Grandiose City Palace and UNESCO World Heritage site of Jantar Mantar (Sun Observatory based on traditional Indian principles of astronomy)
Day 04: Wednesday Morning: New Delhi return
Check-out after on board breakfast by 830 a.m. on arrival at Safderjung Railway station & farewell by staff. The beautiful Journey ends here.
Important
Train Tour Manager reserves the right to change itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures at short notice.
Optional Tours are subject to availability & you may have to miss scheduled program to avail these services.
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6 NIGHTS INDIAN PANORAMA JOURNEY OF MAHARAJAS EXPRESS
6 NIGHTS INDIAN PANORAMA JOURNEY OF MAHARAJAS EXPRESS
6 NIGHTS INDIAN PANORAMA JOURNEY OF MAHARAJAS EXPRESS
Destinations Covered: Pink City of Jaipur – Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve- Fatehpur Sikri – Agra Taj Mahal – Orchha & Khajuraho Temples - Varanasi Town on Holy Ganges
Day 1: Sunday Morning: New Delhi depart
Report at 8:30 hrs.at Delhi Safderjung Railway Station for traditional welcome & check-in formalities of Maharajas Express. Later board the train and proceed to Jaipur. Brunch on board.
Day 1: Sunday Evening: Jaipur
Train arrives in late afternoon at Jaipur, proceed for Dinner at exclusive venue & later return to Maharajas Express & train stationed overnight at Jaipur.
Day 02: Monday: Jaipur
After sumptuous breakfast, proceed for Excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of 16th century built Amber Fort Palace, built atop a small hillock on city outskirts. Return to Maharaja Express for Lunch.
Post lunch option to be at leisure on board the train OR avail optional tours.
Later in the evening train departs for Sawai Madhopur and dinner on board.
Optional Tours in Jaipur: (at Extra Cost-on direct payment)
Avail spa facilities in 5 star hotel
Private shopping trip
Visit City Palace, Museum & Sun Dial (Jantar Mantar)
Day 03: Tuesday Morning: Ranthambhore
On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, proceed for excursion to Jungles of Ranthambhore - the private hunting ground of the Maharajas. Possible sighting of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Also, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard. Return to train and enjoy breakfast and lunch on board. Depart onwards.
Day 03: Tuesday Afternoon: Fatehpur Sikri
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri and proceed for excursion to the deserted Mughal City, comprising of imposing gateways, Halls of Private and Public audience and beautifully sculptured palaces. Return to the Maharajas Express train for dinner & train departs.
Day 4: Wednesday: Agra
Excursion to one of the wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal; constructed entirely out of white marble, an architectural masterpiece featuring beautiful inlay work and marble screens. This is followed by another exclusive event, champagne breakfast overlooking Taj Mahal, atop a hillock. After that return to the Maharajas Express and lunch on board.
Afternoon visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra fort. Evening train departs and Dinner on board.
Day 5: Thursday Morning: Orchha
After on board breakfast, visit late 16th century built Orchha Fort & Temple complex. After that return to Maharajas Express for Lunch as train proceeds to Khajuraho.
Day 5: Thursday Afternoon: Khajuraho
Visit to 10th Century built Kama Sutra erotic Khajuraho temples in afternoon. In evening train departs for Varanasi and Dinner on board.
Day 6: Friday: Varanasi
Breakfast & Lunch on board.
On arrival at Varanasi, after brief visit to Silk Weaving Centre. Proceed for excursion to Sarnath- where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon 2500 years ago. Later enjoy a boat ride on River Ganges to witness magical evening lamp immersion ceremony.
Dinner at an exclusive venue. Late evening return to Maharajas Express & Train departs back for Delhi.
Day 7: Saturday Afternoon: New Delhi Check Out
Breakfast and Lunch on board. Journey aboard Maharajas Express ends on return to Safderjung Railway Station, Delhi. Check-out.
Important
The train manager reserves the right to change the day to say program to suit local logistics.
The Optional Tours are subject to time available & cannot be guaranteed.
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