Maharajas' Express - Heritage of India
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination Covered : Mumbai - Ajanta - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Bikaner- Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi
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Overview
Maharajas' Express Heritage of India route offer tourists insights into the rich heritage and culture of India. Starting from Mumbai, the train will pass through the amazing medieval caves of Ajanta, forts and Palaces of Rajasthan and the magnificent Taj Mahal during the Heritage of India Tour.
The highlight of the tour includes involvement and experiencing cultural activities during local sightseeing tours, insider experiences such as sundowner cocktails amidst sand dunes and paintings and joy ride on elephants, and some exciting shopping experiences among others.
Itinerary - 07 Nights / 08 days
Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will receive a grand welcome which is carried in accordance with Indian customs. Registration formalities will be carried out at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (Reporting time is 1430 hrs.).
Guests are then escorted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, Mumbai to board the Maharajas' Express and begin their Indian heritage luxury tours.
The Maharajas' Express then leaves for Ajanta where you will come to know about rich Indian history.
You can quench your hunger with a lavish dinner on-board and then spend the overnight in lavish cabins and suites of Maharajas'.
Begin your day with an on board breakfast.
Proceed for excursion to Ajanta Caves. These ancient Buddhist rock cave monuments date back 2nd BC or 480 or 650 AD; were revealed under Imperial rule and will give you a magnificent beginning to the luxurious heritage tour.
Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express to enjoy delicious on board lunch and spend your evening at leisure.
The Maharajas' Express then proceeds for the Udaipur, Venice of East and the second destination of Heritage of India tour.
Enjoy your hot on board dinner and spend overnight in Maharajas' Express.
Begin your day with an on board breakfast. As soon as guests arrive in City of Lakes – Udaipur, they proceed for a revitalizing boat ride on the calm waters of Lake Pichola followed by visit to splendid City Palace which also has a big collection of ancient minute paintings and Crystal Gallery. In our iconic Indian heritage luxury tours guests can also peek into Indian talent.
Guests can then have a royal lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace in the premises of City Palace.
You can either choose to return to the train to take some rest or may also opt for the optional services like:
- Spa facilities at 5 Star hotel in Udaipur.
- Private shopping tour.
- Sound and Light show (if time permits).
Have a lavish dinner in our thematic restaurants - Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal.
Maharajas' Express then proceeds for Jodhpur, which will be the third destination in Heritage of India tour. Enjoy overnight stay comfortably on the Maharajas' Express.
Enjoy delicious breakfast on board and spend the morning at leisure on board or you can choose from following activities:
- Excursion tour to Bishnoi village (if time permits).
- Enjoy Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel.
Enjoy lunch on board. Post lunch, you will be visiting the archaic Mehrangarh Fort followed by walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market. Guests will have amazing experience like locales in our special Heritage Train Tours with a joy ride on Tuk-Tuk.
Guests will then proceed for an exclusive Royal Cocktail Dinner with cultural performance, a highlight of the tour (puppet show) at Hanwant Mahal. Guests will then return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express which leaves for Bikaner.
The day 5 will begin with on board breakfast which guests can enjoy with a picturesque view of countryside.
Upon arrival in Bikaner you will either choose to relax on board or may also choose to visit the city attractions like Lalgarh Museum where you can witness the architectural marvel of Rajasthan
Deshnok (Rat Temple)-is about 600 year old and is known for its sacred rats.
Enjoy lunch on board and proceed to visit Junagarh Fort.
You will then proceed to visit sundowners cocktails amidst the picturesque Sand Dunes. En-route we will take a tea break at Gajner Palace. Upon arrival at the Sand Dunes you will be welcomed 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.
Begin your day with an on board breakfast.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, begin your journey with a visit to the Amber Fort.
After that visit City Palace/Jai Mahal Palace where you will get a closer look at the Heritage of India and also indulge in an elephant activity where guests may choose to paint them, feed them or take a royal ride followed by lunch.
Post lunch guests can either return to the comfort of Maharajas' Express or may choose from optional activities such as
- Spa facilities at 5 star hotel.
- Private shopping tour.
- Golfing at Rambagh Golf club.
- Visit to City Palace and The Observatory (Jantar Mantar).
- Guests have their dinner on board.
You will be taken for an exciting game drive at Ranthambore National Park.
Enjoy sumptuous breakfast on Board.
The Maharajas' Express then proceeds for ancient Mughal capital, Fatehpur Sikri and you will have delicious lunch on board.
Upon arrival at Fatehpur Sikri visit the deserted Mughal city.
Later return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and enjoy an "Indian Evening" followed by dinner on-board; a speciality of our Heritage Train Tour.
Overnight stay on the Maharajas' Express.
Upon arrival at Agra, 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 delicious lunch of the tour on-board.
Say good bye to Maharajas' Express and The Heritage of India tour as your journey comes to an end!
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