Duration: 3
Nights / 4 Days
Destinations
Covered
(Delhi
– Agra – Ranthambhore – Jaipur – Delhi)
A
journey beginning from the most enduring capital of India, the Treasures of
India itinerary on board Maharajas’ Express offers a fascinating ride across
the famed golden triangle tour destinations in which includes Jaipur, Agra and
Sawai Madhopur. Come relive the romance of maharajas of a bygone era in a train
more opulent than their wildest imagination and pomposity. Embark on a journey
of a lifetime on board one of the most luxurious trains in the world.
DEPARTURE DATES FOR SEASON 2023 – 24
Month DEPARTURE
DATES
OCTOBER,
2023 22
NOVEMBER,
2023 19
DECEMBER,
2023 17
JANUARY,
2024 14
FABRUARY,
2024 11
MARCH,
2024 10
APRIL,
2024 N/A
Detailed
Program: Treasures of India from New Delhi to New Delhi
Day 1
Sunday-( Delhi- Agra)
Begin
your trip from Delhi, the capital of India; complete the check-in formalities
of Maharaja’s express at Delhi Safdarjung railway station. Soon the Maharaja’s
express would take you to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. Breakfast and lunch on
board.
Arrive
at Agra. Visit the most important place of interest in Agra, Taj Mahal; a white
marble monument famed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the
master piece of brilliant architecture, put-up by Mughal emperor for his wife
Mumtaz Mahal in 1632.
Either
get back to the luxury train and loosen-up or enjoy the cultural show,
Mohabbat- the Taj show. Dinner and overnight stay at Maharaja’s express.
Day 2
Monday- (Agra – Ranthambore)
Today,
proceed for a sightseeing tour in Agra. Visit Agra fort, a world heritage site
offering panoramic views of Taj Mahal. The magnificent fort is a red sand stone
monument which has been a witness to a number of events in Mughal Empire. Next,
you may also visit the Itimad-Ud-Daula’s tomb, also known as Baby Taj. Return
back to the Maharaja’s express and settle down. Breakfast on board.
Later,
the train leaves for Sawai Madhopur; one of the well-known cities of Rajasthan.
Lunch on board. Upon reaching Sawai Madhopur, get ready for an amazing Game
ride at Ranthambore National Park, one of the finest Tiger reserves in the
country. The park is best-known for its several endangered species of fauna and
avifauna including Chital, Sambhar, Wild boar, Nilgai, serpent eagle,
woodpeckers, and flycatchers.
Back to
the comfort of Maharaja’s express. Enjoy an Indian evening followed by dinner
as the Maharaja’s express leaves for the ‘pink city’ of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
Overnight stay on the train.
Day 3
Tuesday –(Jaipur)
Arrive
at Jaipur. Breakfast on board. You may visit Amber Fort, a World heritage site
boasting of a wonderful mélange of Hindu and Muslim architecture or Jantar
Mantar (an observatory) or go for some rejuvenating spa at Palace hotel or go
on private shopping tour or enjoy golfing at Ramgarh.
Return
to the luxury train. Lunch on board. Later, proceed to the City Palace or Jai
Mahal palace where you can indulge in exciting elephant activities like riding,
painting or feeding them; followed by a dance performance and dinner.
Get
back to the Maharaja’s express as it leaves for Delhi. Overnight stay on the
luxury train.
Day 4
Wednesday- (Delhi)
Your
Treasures of India itinerary will come to an end today. After a leisurely
breakfast on board the train, bid adieu to your Maharajas Express Rail Tour and
continue on to your onward journey.
TIME WISE ITINERARY
Maharajas
Express: Treasures of India
Day 1 –
Start your journey from Delhi to travel to Agra
08:00–Guests
will enjoy a welcome reception and check-in formalities at Delhi’s Safdarjung
Railway
Station.
09:30–The
Maharajas’ Express will depart for Agra.
10:00–Brunch
will be served on board the train.
14:05–The
Maharajas’ Express will arrive in Agra, “The City of Mughal
Splendor!”
14:30–Passengers
will proceed to visit the Taj Mahal.
19:00–Return
to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express OR participate in an OPTIONAL
activity: attend
Mohabbat
The Taj Show.
20:00–Dinner
will be served on board the train.
Day 2 –
Arrive at Agra Fort, then head to Sawai Madhopur for a game drive through
Ranthambore National Park
07:00–Passengers
will proceed to visit the Agra Fort OR may choose the OPTIONAL activity: visit
the
Itmad-Ud-Daula.
09:30–Return
to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express, where breakfast will be served on
board the
train.
09:45–The
Maharajas’ Express will depart for Sawai Madhopur. During the trip, lunch will
be served
on board.
14:15–The
train will arrive in Sawai Madhopur, and passengers will proceed to an exciting
game drive
in
nearby Ranthambore National Park.
17:15–Return
to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express.
19:00–As
the train departs for Jaipur, dinner will be served on board.
Day 3 –
Elephant Painting & other activities, and a tour of the Royal Observatory
(Jantar Mantar)
08:00–Breakfast
will be served on board the train.
09:00–The
Maharajas’ Express will arrive in Jaipur, “The Pink City!” Passengers
will proceed to visit
the
Amber Fort OR may choose to participate in OPTIONAL activities: spa treatments
at a
palace
hotel OR a private shopping tour OR a visit to the City Palace and Jantar
Mantar
Observatory
OR golf outing at Rambagh Golf Club.
12:30–Return
to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express.
13:30–Lunch
will be served on board the train.
17:15–Passengers
will proceed to the Jai Mahal, the city palace, for an exciting evening
painting,
feeding,
and riding elephants, followed by dinner and a dance performance.
21:00–Return
to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express.
23:00–The
train will depart for Delhi.
Day 4 –
Bid adieu to the Treasure of India tour on board Maharajas’ Express
07:15–Breakfast
will be served on board the train.
08:30–Disembark
and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express!