Maharajas Express-Heritage of India

The Heritage of India  

A journey into history to experience the splendour of a by gone era  ( 8Days/7 Nights)

Mumbai- Ajanta – Udaipur- Jodhpur- Bikaner-Jaipur-Ranthambore-Agra- Delhi

PACKAGE: 5 Nights/6 days

Summary

  • Day 01: Mumbai- Ajanta
  • Day 02: Ajanta
  • Day 03: Udaipur
  • Day 04: Jodhpur
  • Day 05: Bikaner
  • Day 06: Jaipur
  • Day 07: Ranthambore
  • Day 08: Agra- Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Board the Train at Mumbai onto Ajanta – After traditional welcome, complete your registration formalities and proceed to board the train.  Dinner on board.

Day 02

Ajanta Caves – Visit the world heritage site of Ajanta Marvel the rock cut caves dating back to 2nd Century B.C. with their exquisite frescoes and sculptures.

Day 03

Udaipur – Admire the magnificent landscape as you arrive into Udaipur.  Visit landscape as you arrive into Udaipur.  Visit the City palace and Crystal Gallery.  Experience traditional hospitality over lunch at an exclusive venue and later proceed for an optional walking tour through the colourful and vibrant Old Market or visit the Vintage car collection of the royal family or enjoy an enthralling Sound and Light show in the Palace.

Day 04

Jodhpur – A ride through countryside brings you to Jodhpur.  Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market and continue to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort.  Later, savour dinner at an exclusive venue. Enjoy visit to a local village as a optional activity.

Day 05

Bikaner – Arrive at the desert kingdom of Bikaner.  Take an optional excursion to Deshnok (Rat Temple) or Lalgarh Palace Museum or Camel breeding Farm or Shop for Kundan Jewellery.  In the afternoon visit the unassailable fortress of Junagarh. Participate in a camel-cart procession followed by sundowner cocktails, barbecue and folk performance on the sand dunes.

Day 06

Jaipur – The ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur welcomes you with an exhibition elephant polo match and champagne lunch at an exclusive venue.  Thereafter, proceed for visit to the impregnable Amber Fort followed by free time for optional activities-shopping/Spa/Golfing/visit to City Palace.

Day 07

Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Embark on an exciting game drive into the Ranthambore National Park.  Continue the journey to see the fascinating royal court complex of Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 08

Agra – Disembark in Agra – Proceed for an early morning visit to the exquisite Taj Mahal followed by champagne breakfast.  Continue to Delhi as your journey come to an end.

Maharajas Express-Indian Panaroma

The Indian Panorama  

Relish Royalty spirituality and wilderness.  8 Days/7 Nights

Delhi-Jaipur- Ranthambore-Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho- Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi

PACKAGE: 7 Nights/8 days

Summary

  • Day 01: Delhi-Jaipur
  • Day 02: Jaipur
  • Day 03: Ranthambore-Fatehpur Sikri
  • Day 04: Agra – Gwalior
  • Day 05: Orchha – Khajuraho
  • Day 06: Varanasi
  • Day 07: Lucknow
  • Day 08: Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Board the Train Delhi onto Jaipur-After a traditional welcome complete your registration formalities and proceed to board the train and enjoy on board dinner as your begin this wonderful journey

Day 02

Jaipur – After on board breakfast proceed to visit the Amber Fort followed by an Elephant Polo match with lunch at an exclusive venue.  In the afternoon you can enjoy optional activities- Spa Treatment/Shopping/Golf/visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar.

Day 03

Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Embark on an exciting game drive into the Ranthambore National Park.  Enjoy lunch onboard as you enter into Fatehpur Sikri.  Visit the Sikri Fort.

Day 04

Agra – Gwalior- Disembark for an early morning visit to the exquisite Taj Mahal followed by a champagne breakfast.  Continue to Gwalior.  Relish lunch at the 120 year old Usha Kiran Palace, followed by a tour of the magnificent Gwalior Fort and Opulent Jai Vilas Palace Museum with Hi- tea in the palace compounds.

Day 05

Orchha – Khajuraho  - Proceed to the bejeweled Jahangiri Mahal in Orchha and continue to the world Heritae temples of Khajuraho

Day 06

Varanasi – Tour the holy city of Varanasi including the ancient ruins of Sarnath, Varanasi Silk Weaving Centre and a scenic cruise on the sacred Ganges. Witness the magical evening Aarti on the ghats of the Ganges.

Day 07

Lucknow – Welcome to the enchanted ‘City of Nawabs’, Lucknow.  Tour the Rumi Darwaza and the spectacular Bada Imambara. Opt to explore the bustling markets of the royal city.  Experience the elegance and charm of traditional hospitality during an exclusive dinner and relish Awadhi cuisine from the Royal Kitchen.

Day 08

Delhi – After breakfast, disembark into Delhi and bid farewell to the Train.

 

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

PACKAGE: 7 Nights/8 days

Summary

  • Day 01: Safdarjung Station
  • Day 02: Jodhpur
  • Day 03: Udaipur- Chittorgarh
  • Day 04: Sawai Madhopur- Jaipur
  • Day 05: Khajuraho
  • Day 06:  Varanasi (Banaras)
  • Day 07: Agra, Taj Mahal          
  • Day 08: Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Delhi The luxurious Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you through a seven day exploration of the vibrant Rajasthan. The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality over the next seven days. Your royal journey begins from Delhi and takes you through various erstwhile princely states.

Welcome on board at Delhi with the ceremonial greetings at the safdarjung station with traditional aarti and tika with garlanding and some mock tails to refresh your selves. After check in, you would be escorted to the respective cabins. Feel the difference of the World in the moving Palace which empowers luxury and tradition hand to hand.

Day 02

Jodhpur the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan is famous for its magnificent Meharangarh fort. Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thada built in 1899.Lunch at a hotel & dinner on board.

Day 03

Water marked by whimsy & splendor, the Venice of the holds stage as one of India's truly seductive cities. Udaipur is an international destination unto itself, packed with princeliness & passion, Udaipur is raw Rajput dreaming, with palaces, haveils gardens & temples at every turn. Visit to the beautiful princely city palace. Lunch at a hotel & in the afternoon followed by a trip to crystal gallery.

The story is a saga of valor, tenacity & sacrifice. The fort of Chittorgarh is a treasure trove of history & offers to the traveler an insight into the life of the great Rajput rulers. The victory tower or Vijay Stambh is one of the main tourist attractions of the fort. Gaumukh reservoir & the palace of queen Padmini are important spots to the south of the Rana Kumbha palace. The light & sound programme is shown at the fort. Dinner on board/ Hotel Panna with cultural programme.

 

Day 04

Located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, Sawai Modhupur's claim to fame today is the Ranthambore Fort & Ranthambore National Park. Visit the national park to catch a glimpse of the majestic tigers roaming around in the open wilderness & also pay a visit to the imposing fort to turn a page in the history of Rajasthan. There is also a temple on route the park by the name of Amareshwar Mohadeo temple which can be visited by tourist. Lunch on board.

Welcome by caparisoned elephants & sweet music of the auspicious "Shehnai". Watch the awesome "Hawa Mahal" (the palace of winds), elephants ride at amber fort, shopping of centuries old object de arts & other items.Lunch at a hotel / on board & visit to the city palace residence of the erstwhile maharaja of Jaipur which houses a museum of amazing centuries-old artifacts & the observatory built by the founder of jaipur maharaja Sawai jai Singh-ii who himself was noted astronomer.Dinner at a hotel with cultural program.

Day 05

The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of chandela dynasty. situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance & music & other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture & images of the temples were built in north Indian "Nagara" style of architure, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time. Guest will take on visit of temples & museum.Lunch at a hotel & dinner on board.

Day 06

Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old & is famous as the city of temples. In Varanasi, there are temples at every few paces. Jyotirlinga Visvanatha temple or golden temple, rebuilt in 1776, is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The Jnana Vapi well (meaning "well of wisdom") is believed to have been dug by lord Shiva himself. The Ganga Ghats (river front) are the most popular pilgrimage spot of Varanasi & are centers of music & learning. The holy city has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy & mysticism for thousands of years & has produced great saints & personalities like Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja & Patanjali.Lunch at a hotel & dinner on board. Sightseeing include visit to Ghats, Maha Aarti, temples & Buddhist Temples at Saarnath.

Day 07

Agra is one of the prominent destinations of the world tourism map with two heritage monuments visiting Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. It is a vibrant centre of culture, art & religious philosophies that have enriched mankind & shaped human thought over centuries. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on marvel, leather work, footwear, brass-wear, carpets, Jewellery, Zari & embroidery work. Lunch at a hotel & dinner on board.

Day 08

Breakfast on board. Tour end at Delhi.

Maharajas Express-Treasures of India

Treasures of India  

4 Days/3 Nights

Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi

PACKAGE: 3 Nights/4 days

Summary

  • Day 01: Delhi – Agra
  • Day 02: Agra – Ranthambore
  • Day 03: Jaipur
  • Day 04: Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Board the Train at Delhi onto Agra – After a traditional welcome complete your registration formalities and proceed to board the train.  Enjoy brunch on board as your arrive into Agra.  As you reach the ‘City of Mughal Splendour’ Agra explore the exquisite Agra Fort.  Enjoy a Champagne evening.

Day 02

Agra – Ranthambore – Early morning visit to the exquisite Taj Mahal.  Enjoy the countryside with our in-house culinary delights as you travel to your next destination Ranthambore.  Embark on an exciting game drive after lunch into the Ranthambore National Park.

Day 03

Jaipur- Visit the Amber Fort, enjoy an enthralling exhibition elephant polo match followed by lunch at an exclusive venue.  You may want to shop for fine jewellery & textiles or indulge in rejuvenating Spa treatment or visit the City Palace and Jantar-Mantar as optional activities.

Day 04

Delhi Breakfast on board as you arrive into Delhi.  Bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express

Maharajas Express-The Indian Splendour

The Indian Splendour

A wonderful Journey through a magical land (8 Days /7 Nights)

Delhi-Agra-Ranthambore-Jaipur-Bikaner-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Balasinor-Mumbai

PACKAGE: 7 Nights/8 days

Summary

  • Day 01: Delhi-Agra
  • Day 02: Agra
  • Day 03: Ranthambore-Jaipur
  • Day 04: Bikaner
  • Day 05: Jodhpur
  • Day 06: Udaipur
  • Day 07: Balasinor
  • Day 08: Mumbai

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Board the Train at Delhi onto Agra-After a traditional welcome complete your registration formalities and proceed to board the train.  Dinner on board.

Day 02

Agra – Arrive into the ‘City of Mughal Splendour’ Agra to visit the exquisite Taj Mahal.  Enjoy champagne breakfast over looking the Taj followed by free time for shopping/optional tour to Fatehpur Sikri or Itmad-ud-daulah.  After lunch visit Agra Fort.  Savour our in-house culinary delights at lunch & dinner on board.

Day 03

Ranathambore – Jaipur – Embark on an exciting game drive into the Ranthambore National Park.  Enjoy lunch on board as you enter into the Pink City- Jaipur.  Visit the Amber Fort followed by an enthralling exhibition elephant polo match with champagne dinner.  You may want to shop for fine jewellery & textiles before the exciting match.

Day 04

Bikaner – Arrive at the desert kingdom of Bikaner.  Take an optional excursion to Deshnok (Rat Temple) on Lalgrh Palace Museum of Camel breeding Farm.  In the afternoon visit the unassailable fortress of Junagarh. Participate in a camel-cart procession followed by sundowner cocktails, barbecue and folk performance on the sand dunes.

Day 05

Jodhpur- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you arrive into Jodhpur.  Visit a local village as a optional activity or relax onboard. Enjoy a waling tour of the Old Clock Tower Market and continue to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort.  Later, savour dinner at an exclusive venue.

Day 06

Udaipur- Admire the splendid landscape as you enjoy breakfast on board as you arrive into the City of Lakes, Udaipur.  Visit the City Palace and Crystal Gallery.  Experience the hospitality over a royal lunch.  Proceed for an optional ‘Walking Tour’ through the Old Market or visit the Vintage Car Collection of the Royal Family amongst other activities.

Day 07

Balasinor – Visit the Dinosaur Fossil Park (One of the largest in the world) followed by a village visit and rounded off by a lunch meeting with the Royal Family to relish their unique cuisine.

Day 08

Mumbai – Arrive at Mumbai and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express after on board breakfast.

Maharajas Express-Gems of India

Gems of India  

4 Days/3 Nights

Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi

PACKAGE:3 Nights/4 days

Summary

  • Day 01: Delhi – Agra
  • Day 02: Agra
  • Day 03: Ranthambore– Jaipur
  • Day 04: Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Board the Train at Delhi onto Agra – After traditional welcome complete your registration formalities and proceed to board the train.  Enjoy on board dinner.

Day 02

Agra – Early morning visit to the exquisite Taj Mahal followed by Champagne breakfast.  Return to the train for lunch.  In the afternoon visit the Agra Fort followed by a shopping tour or enjoy a Spa treatment/visit to Itmad-ud-daulah/Fatehpur Sikri as optional activities.

Day 03

Ranthambore – Jaipur – Early morning embark on an exciting game drive into the Ranthambore National Park.  Enjoy a relaxed lunch as you arrive into Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort, enjoy an enthralling exhibition elephant polo match followed by dinner at an exclusive venue.

Day 04

Delhi – Breakfast on board as you arrive into Delhi.  Bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express