Maharajas Express - The Heritage Of India

This journey begins at bustling commercial city of Mumbai and ends at the national capital, Delhi. In this Indian heritage luxury tour our guests get to admire the beautiful cave paintings at Ajanta, a UNESCO World Heritage site followed by a visit to the Venice of East, Udaipur. Our royal guests also catch the glimpse of regality of Rajasthan and visit the majestic Mehrangarh fort at Jodhpur and also enjoy sundowner cocktails with a sumptuous barbeque on the charming sand dunes of Bikaner. Our guests also soak in the iridescence of Pink City, Jaipur, catch the glimpse of elusive tigers from close quarters at Ranthambore and relearn the meaning of beauty and love at Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. To make our heritage train tours an unforgettable affair, Maharajas' Express, world's leading luxury train provides all this in utmost lavishness and opulence.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01, Mumbai:Our representative will receive you from the Airport and he will drop you at Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station railway station from where your tour will start your iconic Heritage of India begins with a grand welcome which is carried in accordance with Indian customs. Registration is carried at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (Reporting time is 1430 hrs)., Mumbai to board the Maharajas' Express and begin their Indian heritage luxury tours. The Maharajas' Express then leaves for Ajanta where our guests have their brief affair with the rich Indian history. Guests can satiate their hunger with a sumptuous on-board dinner and then spend the overnight in lavish cabins and suites of Maharajas'.

Day 02, Ajanta: After breakfast you will visit to Ajanta, embark on an excursion to Ajanta Caves, the rock-cut caves dating back to 2nd century B.C. and comprising of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain sculpted art. You will visit at Ajanta Caves which is world heritage sights of India. Then Return back to the train for a hearty lunch. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay onboard the train.

Day 03, Udaipur: Have your breakfast on board. Then proceed for sightseeing tour to the City Palace complex and Crystal gallery. Indulge in a Royal Lunch at either Satkar Mahal or Fatehprakash Palace/Jag Mandir Post lunch, return to the train or embark on a walking tour across Old Bazaar, go for a spa session at leading hotel in the city, or attend the light and sound show (if the time allows) Dinner and overnight stay on-board the train.

Day 04, Jodhpur: On the 4th day of the tour itinerary, you will arrive in the sun city of Rajasthan - Jodhpur. Avail the Optional tour to Bishnoi village (if time permits). Following lunch, you may choose to rejuvenate yourself with spa facilities at a 5 star hotel, visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada or else go for a private shopping tour. Have your lunch on-board. Post lunch, guests proceed to visit the archaic Mehrangarh Fort followed by walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market. Guests can experience like locales of the city in our special Heritage Train Tours with a joy ride on Tuk-tuks. Guests can then proceed for an exclusive Royal Cocktail Dinner with cultural performance, a highlight of our Heritage of India (puppet show), at Hanwant Mahal. Guests then return to the comforts of the Maharajas' express which leaves for Bikaner.

Day 05, Bikaner: On arrival in the city, you can take an optional tour to either Deshnok temples or Lalgarh Palace Museum. Guests have their lunch on-board and proceed to visit Junagarh Fort. Guests then proceed for sundowners cocktails amidst the picturesque Sand Dunes. En-route tea break at Gajner Palace. Our Indian heritage luxury tours are exemplars of fun with luxury and our guests experience the same as they arrive at the sand dunes and are greeted by cocktails, barbeque and folk dances. Guests later return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express and the opulent train leaves for Pink City, Jaipur.

Day 06, Jaipur : Begin your day with an on-board breakfast. Arrive in Jaipur and begin your odyssey with a visit to the Amber Fort. After that guests proceed to City Palace/Jai Mahal Palace where they can get a closer look at the heritage of India for and also indulge in an elephant activity. Where guests may choose to paint them, feed them or take a regal [Royale ride] ride followed by lunch. Spa facilities at 5 star hotel. Private shopping tour, Golfing at Rambagh Golf club, Visit to City Palace and The Observatory (Jantar Mantar). Post lunch guests can either return to the comfort of Maharajas' Express or may choose from optional activities such as. Guests have their dinner on board.

Day 07, Ranthambore- Fatehpur Sikri : Guests proceed for an exciting game drive at Ranthambore National Park. Have a sumptuous breakfast on Board. The Maharajas' Express then proceeds for ancient Mughal capital, Fatehpur Sikri and guests have their lunch on board. Arrive in Fatehpur Sikri and visit the deserted Mughal city. Guests later return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and enjoy an "Indian Evening" followed by dinner on-board; a specialty of our Heritage Train Tour. Guests spend their night on the Maharajas' Express.

Day 08, Agra- Delhi : Arrive into the last destinations of The Heritage of India tour, Agra and proceed to visit the monumental icon of love, Taj Mahal. Enjoy a Champagne Breakfast feast atop Taj Khema. The Maharajas' Express proceeds for its last stop, the national capital- Delhi. Relish the last [Relish the delicious lunch on – board.] on-board Lunch.

Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express and The Heritage of India tour as your journey comes to an end!

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