Maharaja Express Heritage of India

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.

Day 05: 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 06: 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 07: 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 8: 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 9: Saturday Afternoon: New Delhi Arrival

Lunch on board. Train arrives in Delhi by 15:30 hrs. & Check out on arrival. The magical journey comes to an end.

Inclusion & Exclusion

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