Itinerary
Maharaja Express (Heritage of India) Tour
Shedule Departure date :13 Oct`19, 10 Nov`19, 08 Dec`19, 05 Jan`20, 02 Feb`20, 01 & 29 Mar`20
Package cost (6 Nights package, per cabin) : USD 12,680/- for 2 pax in Deluxe cabin & USD 11,180/- for Single occopancy at Deluxe cabin
(*** Taxes Extra)
Day 01(Sunday Morning): Mumbai Depart
Report by 8:30 hrs. in Morning in Banquet Hall of Taj Mahal Hotel (located opposite Gateway of India) for check in formalities of Maharajas’ Express Train Tour. Following this, guests are transferred to Railway Station to board the Maharajas’ Express Train.
Train Departs for Brunch & 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 return back to train to relax. Evening Train departs from Udaipur. Dinner on board.
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)
1) Jeep Safari excursion to a nearby located Bishnoi village-traditional eco farmers.
2) Enjoy Spa Facility in 5 Star Hotel
3) Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace & Jaswant Thada
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)
1) Visit to Lalgarh Museum- where you can witness the architectural marvel of Rajasthan.
2) Excursion to Deshnok (rat) Temple-About 600 year old and is known for its sacred rats.
Day 5(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)
1) Enjoy Spa facilities at 5 star hotel
2) Private shopping tour.
3) Golfing at Rambagh Golf club.
4) 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 visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri Palace Town, 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, visit 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
Lunch on board. Train arrives in Delhi by 15:00 hrs. & Check out on arrival. The magical journey comes to an end.
Note:
- Add Taxes Extra, as applicable on date of Journey.
- Add US$ 500 per person Holiday Surcharge Extra for 20 Dec 2020 depart Child Policy on request.
- Rates for Presidential Suite on Triple/Four Sharing on request
Maharaja Express (Indian Splendour) Tour
Shedule Departure date :6 Oct`19, 03 Nov`19, 01 & 29 Dec`19, 26 Jan`20, 23 Feb`20, 22 Mar`20
Package cost (6 Nights package, per cabin) : USD 11,960/- for 2 pax in Deluxe cabin & USD 10,490/- for Single occopancy at Deluxe cabin
(*** Taxes extra)
Day 1(Sunday Morning): New Delhi depart
Report by 8:30 hrs. in morning at Delhi Safderjung Railway Station for Traditional Welcome and check-in formalities. Board the Maharaja’s Express and train departs for Agra. On board Brunch.
Day 1(Sunday Afternoon): Agra visit
On arrival in the afternoon at Agra, visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort. Overnight the train is stationed at Agra. On board Dinner and Stay.
Day 2(Monday Early Morning): Taj Mahal visit
Early morning visit at One of Seven Wonders of Modern World-The Taj Mahal, often described as poetry in white marble, followed by Champagne breakfast atop. A small hillock overlooking the Taj Mahal. Post breakfast, return to the Maharaja’s Express and train proceeds to Sawai Modhpur. On board lunch.
Day 2 (Monday Afternoon): Rathambore Tiger Reserve
On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station 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. Dinner on board.
Day 03(Tuesday): Jaipur-The Pink City
After On board Breakfast, proceed for excursion to Amber Fort Palace. Later return back to Maharaja’s Express for Lunch On board. 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 Bikaner.
Optional Tours in Jaipur (at extra cost-on direct payment)
1) Enjoy Spa facilities at 5 star hotel
2) Private shopping tour.
3) Golfing at Rambagh Golf club.
4) Visit to City Palace and the Sun Observatory (Jantar Mantar).
Day 04(Wednesday): Desert Outpost of Bikaner
The train reaches Bikaner Station in the morning. After on board breakfast, you may choose to relax on the train. Or avail optional activities. Post on board lunch, visit 16th century built Junagarh Fort –a formidable structure encircled by a moat and features numerous decorative halls. Later proceeding for Barbeque Dinner with cocktails on Sand Dunes. After dinner drive back to Railway Station & train departs to Jodhpur.
Optional Tours in Bikaner (at extra cost-on direct payment
1) Visit to Lalgarh Museum
2) Excuion to Deshnok Rat Temple (revered by locals & hindus)
Day 05 (Thursday): Fort town of Jodhpur
Maharajas Express Train arrives in Jodhpur in the morning. Breakfast On board the train. You may choose to relax on the train OR avail optional tours. After on board lunch, proceed to visit early 17th Century Built Mehrangarh Fort, an impressive architecture –located atop a hill & overlooking the old town. Later enjoy walk through bylanes of Clock Tower Market followed by joy ride in tuktuks. Proceed for puppet show & royal cocktail dinner at Hanwant Mahal. Post dinner return to Maharajas Express & train departs.
Optional Tours in Jodhpur: (at extra cost-on direct payment)
1) Excursion to Bishnoi Village
2) Spa Facilities at 5 Star Hotel
3) Private Shopping Tour
4) Visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum or Jaswant Thada
Day 06(Friday): Udaipur Lake City
After breakfast, proceed for boat ride in Lake Pichola & visit to City Palace Complex & adjoining Crystal Gallery. Followed by sumptous lunch in Satkar Hall of Fatehprakash Palace. Post lunch, you may proceed back to Maharajas Express to relax OR avail optionial activities.
In evening train departs from Udaipur and Dinner on board.
Optional Tours in Udaipur: (at extra cost-on direct payment)
1) Spa Facilities at 5 Star Hotel
2) Private Shopping Tour
3) Evening Sound & Light Show (if time permits)
Day 07(Saturday Morning): Mumbai Check out
Train arrives at Kurla railway station, Mumbai am in the morning by 0830 hrs. Bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express Train staff after breakfast.
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.
Note:
- Add Taxes Extra, as applicable on date of Journey.
- Child Policy on request.
- Rates for Presidential Suite on Triple/Four Sharing on request.
- Add US$ 500 per person, holiday surcharge extra- For 29th Dec 2019 depart.
Note: Train Tour Operator (IRCTC) reserves the right to cancel the scheduled depart if occupancy is less & refund the advance received (with NO further liability)
