Itinerary
The Heritage of India (Maharajas' Express)
This is a seven days and six nights Heritage of India itinerary covering exclusive destinations around several states of the country to give an outlook of the lifestyle, history, nature and architectural beauty. This is a holistic vacation to enjoy every face of India. The trip starts in Mumbai of Maharashtra and ends in the capital of the country, New Delhi.
Highlights
- Sightseeing and city tour at each destination
- Shopping option at Jodhpur
- Champagne breakfast, luxury palace lunch and dinners at exclusive destination.
- Safari ride at Ranthambore National Park
- Optional spa sessions at premium hotels
Journey Route
- Mumbai
- Udaipur
- Jodhpur
- Bikaner
- Jaipur
- Ranthambore
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra
- Delhi
Timings for Check In and Check Out
Timing : 10:50 AM
Station : Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
Timing : 14:40 PM
Station : Safdarjung Station, Delhi
Itinerary Details - Day Wise
Mumbai
You will be assembled at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai at 08:30 hours in the morning for the grand authentic welcome and registration process. Around 09:45 hrs you will be escorted to the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus Railway Station to board the Maharajas’ Express luxury train where you will get enough time to explore the train.
The train starts its journey towards Udaipur by 10:50 hours.
Toothsome lunch (13:00 hours) & dinner (19:00 hours) will be served on-board at respective time.
Overnight stay in the train.
Day Highlights:-
- 08:30 Welcome and registration followed by tour briefing at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace
- 09:45 Proceed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, Mumbai to board Maharajas’ Express
- 10:50 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 19:00 Dinner on-board
Udaipur
Your morning will be surrounded by the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency – also known as the City of Lakes, in Udaipur.
After having breakfast on-board (at 08:00 hrs), around 09:30 hrs in the morning you will start your journey towards the Lake Pichola for boating and experiencing the arts, craft and famed miniature paintings at City Palace and the famous Crystal Gallery at Taj Fateh Prakash Palace.
Have a wonderful lunch at Satkar Hall of Fatehprakash Palace.
Post flavoursome lunch. You also have an option to chill at the hotel to keep your comfort at your footstep by taking spa sessions.
19:30 Dinner on-board.
Train starts its journey towards Jodhpur at 21:25 hours.
Day Highlight : -
- 08:00 Breakfast on-board.
- 09:30 Proceed for Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
- 13:00 Exclusive lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace, a heritage hotel
- 15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 19:30 Dinner on-board.
- 21:25 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.
Jodhpur
Experience the aura of the blue city known as Jodhpur, situated in the centre of Rajasthan.
After having the delightful breakfast on board at 07:00 hrs, Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
10:30 Arrival at Jodhpur.
In the afternoon, the lunch will be served to you onboard Maharaja Express Restaurants.
After lunch, here comes the most awaited and glorious destination in Jodhpur as well as in the Rajasthan, that you will visit for a walking tour around the market area of Old Clock Tower. For ending the tour, enjoy the ride on Tuk Tuks.
In the evening, at 17:30 hrs, enjoy the delectable and exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh or Hanwant Mahal.
Around 21:00 hrs, you will be taken back in the train and will proceed the journey towards the Bikaner.
Overnight stay in the train.
Day Highlight : -
- 07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
- 09:00 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 10:30 Arrival at Jodhpur
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Tuk Tuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market.
- 17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel
- 21:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
Bikaner
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
Bikaner - The city of sand dunes and camel rides, the train arrives in the city around 09:00 hrs in the morning. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
13:00 Lunch on-board.
In the afternoon, around 14:30 hrs, you will proceed for the tour of Junagarh Fort, the fort is famous for situated on a hilltop.
End your evening at 17:30 with the traditional themed amazing dinner with cocktails and barbeques in the sand dunes.
Around 20:30 hrs, you will be taken back in the train and will proceed your journey towards the Jaipur.
Overnight stay in the train.
Day Highlights:-
- 08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
- 09:00 Arrive into Bikaner. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 14:30 Visit to Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
- 17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, bar-be-que and folk dances
- 20:30 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express
- 21:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
Jaipur
The city which is specialised in hospitality also known as “Pink City of India”. 07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
After having breakfast in the train, you will start your journey at 08:30 hrs by visiting Amber/Amer Fort famous for its artistic style structure. Later you will proceed for the lunch around 13:00 hrs at Rambagh Palace.
After having enjoyable lunch, you will come back in the train or you can choose an option of spa in the hotel for relaxation or can go for local city tour and shopping in Jaipur.
Have an exclusive dinner in the train at 19:30 hrs. The train will proceed for your next destination, Ranthambore at 23:00. Overnight stay in the train.
Day Hightlights : -
- 07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
- 08:30 Arrive into Jaipur. Proceed for a visit to Amber Fort
- 13:00 After sightseeing proceed to Rambagh Palace Hotel for lunch
- 16:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 19:30 Dinner on-board
- 23:00 The Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore
Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
A place that has grown while nurturing the wildlife of North India, has a special space in the heart of wild life lovers. Start your morning with a game drive at Ranthambore National Park at 06:30 hrs in the morning.
After experiencing the flora region, you will come back in the train at 09:45 Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board & Proceed the journey towards Fatehpur Sikri.
Around 13:30 hrs, you will have your lunch on board.
You will arrive in the city of Mughal-Fatehpur Sikri by 14:45 hrs for local city tour including Buland Darwaza.
You will be taken in the train at 18:00 hrs. Enjoy your dinner on board at 19:30 hrs.
20:00 Arrive into Agra. Overnight at Agra
Day Highlight:-
- 06:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
- 09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
- 10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
- 13:30 Lunch on-board
- 14:45 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
- 15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
- 18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express as train proceeds to Agra
- 19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
- 20:00 Arrive into Agra. Overnight at Agra)
Agra - Delhi (Disembark)
06:30 hrs Your morning will begin with the morning tour by visiting the place of love and art - The Taj Mahal.
10:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
10:30 hrs Post breakfast, you will come back in the train as the train will proceed its journey towards the capital of India – New Delhi.
Around 13:00 hrs, the lunch will be served in the train.
14:40 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!