Heritage of India Journey

Report by 10:00 hrs. in the morning at the Banquet Hall of the Taj Mahal Hotel (locatedopposite Gateway of India) for check-in formalities of Maharajas’ Express Train Tour.Following this, guests are transferred to Railway Station to board the Maharajas’ ExpressTrain. Find the welcome ceremony at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Train departs.Lunch & dinner on-board.

Arrive early morning to 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.

Return to comforts of Maharajas Express for lunch & then either be at leisure or Avail optional tours.

Dinner at Exclusive Palace Venue. (Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace or Jagmandir Island Palace.)

Train departs from Udaipur at night.

Optional Trip
   - Shopping trip.
  - Spa facility at 5-star hotel.

Train arrives in Jodhpur in the morning. Post breakfast, you may 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.

Then enjoy a Royal Cocktail Evening with cultural program & array of sumptuous Marwar culinary delights. (at Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh.)

Post dinner return to Railway Station & train departs.

Optional tours:
Jeep Safari excursion to a nearby located Bishnoi village-traditional eco farmers.

Train arrives at Bikaner Station in the morning. Post breakfast you may 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 as train departs.

Optional tours:

• Visit to Lalgarh Museum
• Local City Tour

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. After sightseeing proceed for lunch at Rambagh Palace Hotel & later return back to comforts of Maharajas Express Train OR Avail Optional Activities.

Train departs from Jaipur at Night & Dinner On board.

Optional Tours in Jaipur (at extra cost-on direct payment)

• Enjoy Spa facilities at 5 star hotel.
• Private shopping tour.
• Visit to City Palace and Working Sun Dial (Jantar Mantar)

Arrive, early morning, at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and proceed for excursion to the Jungles of Ranthambore- the erstwhile 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.

Afternoon visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri Palace Town, built in red sandstone in the late 16th century & abandoned within 20 years of it’s construction Due to water scarcity. This deserted Mughal City, offers imposing gateways, grandiose halls and beautifully sculptured palaces. Enjoy an & Indian Evening "followed by on board dinner.

Early 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 (at Taj Khema) overlooking Taj Mahal & later return to the train and depart.

Lunch on board as Maharajas Express Train arrives in Delhi, Safdarjung Railway Station by 15:30 hrs. Check out on arrival.