Royal India - Maharajas' Express

Browse through the below mentioned detailed itinerary of the Royal India tour aboard the Maharajas' Express.

Day 1 Sunday - Delhi- Agra

Safdarjung Railway Station is the hub of activity as an exciting sojourn across the never-never lands is just about to begin. The Maharajas' Express is especially decked for you and the Royal India Tour is shortly about to commence.

Day 2 Monday - Agra

Your first destination is Agra, the land of the Taj. A visit to the Taj is perhaps a dream come true for millions of tourists from all over the world and no trip to India can be rendered complete without a visit to this ultimate architectural masterpiece.
After you have explored the Taj Mahal, enjoy a high tea experience atop the Taj Khema and return to the train to continue your sojourn to the next destination.

Dinner aboard the luxury train.

Day 3 Tuesday- Ranthambore- Jaipur

Visit the wild animals of the Ranthambore National Park in their natural environs and surrender your day completely to nature. On your arrival back in the train, you will be served a leisurely brunch while you will proceed towards Jaipur, the capital city of the Rajasthan. Popularly known as the 'Pink City', Jaipur has in store museums, Fort Amer, shopping arcades, jeep safaris and even an exhibition Elephant Polo Match. Once you have reached Jaipur, you could stay back in the train for some leisure moments or begin your sightseeing trips across city; the choice is completely yours.

Post the exhibition match, dinner will be served in a private venue along with choicest wines.

Day 4 Wednesday- Bikaner

The desert city of Bikaner offers an eclectic mix of rugged deserts, bedecked camels and excited tourists who want to capture every bit of the city in their memories to carry back home with them. Bikaner, an erstwhile princely kingdom, is today home to several medieval palaces and forts and a number of well stocked museums too that facilitate the guests with an easy understanding of the legacies surrounding it. The noteworthy places to visit here are Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort and the Deshnoke temple.

While here, also make it a point to be a spectator to the spectacular performances of the local musicians and dancers in the sand dunes of Bikaner. This musical extravaganaza in the evening will give a tremendous boost to your Royal India sojourn.

Day 5 Thursday- Jodhpur

Welcome to the Blue City of India, Jodhpur. Some of the premium examples of Rajputana art and crafts can be seen here. An early morning village safari across the Bishnoi village will more than refresh your senses. Return to the train for lunch and later leave for exploring the Old Clock Tower and the Mehrangarh Fort. Do not miss to relish a tasteful barbeque experience while at the Mehrangarh Fort. Overnight stay aboard the luxury train.

Day 6 Friday- Udaipur

Udaipur offers a sharp contrast as compared to the rugged locales of Jodhpur and Bikaner. The Lake Pichola besides adding beauty to the city, also helps keep the ambience cool. It is also home to the magnificent Lake Palace and several boating activities also take place here. In Udaipur, the topmost attractions that you can visit include the City Palace and the Durbar Hall. Post lunch you could relax in the spa of a heritage hotel or return to the train to explore its luxury amenities.

Later, you could walk through the old market of Udaipur to savor on the local delicacies besides indulging yourself in loads of shopping as well!

Day 7 Saturday- Vadodara

As per Royal India Tour itinerary, it is now time to move out of the royal state of Rajasthan to be a guest in another stately province of India, Gujarat. On your arrival in Vadodara, you can explore the sleepy town of Jambughoda and savor a delectable lunch there.

Later, visit the heritage sites of Champaner and Pavagadh before returning to the city of Vadodara that is also popular as the cultural capital of the state. Needless to say, this city is replenished with museums, art houses, culture centers, palaces, parks as well as temples. The significant locations you will visit here are Jami Masjid, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum and the Laxmi Vilas Palace. High tea at the Laxmi Vilas Palace will surely be the highlight of the day.

Day 8 Sunday- Mumbai

As all good things come to an end, so will this tour, onboard the Maharajas' Express. You will arrive in Mumbai at about 0830 hrs on the 7th day of the journey. After disembarkation, explore Mumbai for more sightseeing or return home, the decision is ultimately yours!

The facilities housed within the Maharajas’ Express make the sojourn all the more memorable and fun. Each of the tour type is featured by these services, offering to the guests, standard amenities to watch out for, no matter which trip they may wish to undertake. Some of the facilities and services worth mentioning here are

• » Individual temperature control
• » LCD TV
• » DVD players
• » Direct dial telephones
• » In house movie viewing facility
• » Butlers
• » Medical assistance
• » Electronic safe deposit box

Accommodation
Accommodation options in the Maharajas’ Express comprise of a selection of choices that you may opt from. The 23 carriages meant for accommodation have been segregated as below:

• »Deluxe Coaches - There are 5 coaches available in this category. Twin beds, colorful furnishings, and a comfortable ambiance wait to greet guests into these cabins.
• » Junior Suites - The Junior Suites are an upgraded version of the deluxe coaches. Twin beds and sitting area are available in each of the 6 suites available in this variety
• » Suites - The 2 Suites are fit enough to cater to the king himself! A separate sitting area, a double bed, and attendants to serve you round the clock; these and several other features wait to make you comfortable here.
• » Presidential Suites - This suite welcomes one to ultimate luxury and sophistication! The sitting area of the suite exudes magnificence and style just like the bedroom. A blend of contemporary and modern designing styles has been displayed in the furniture and in the overall décor of this suite. Opt to stay in the Presidential Suite to understand the lifestyle of Indian royalty!
• » Attached bathrooms

Dining
There are two fine dining options housed within the Maharajas’ Express with each offering a delectable range of cuisines to savor on. The authentic décor of the restaurants truly complement the tastefully prepared food. A whole host of beverages served in the restaurants complete your dining experiences here.

• » Haveli restaurant - adorned like a grand Indian mansion, Indian delicacies are tastefully prepared and served in this restaurant
• » Peacock restaurant - watch out for the peacock motifs in the décor throughout this eatery
• » The in house Bar serves a range of exotic drinks. The wood decorated interiors and the theme lighting will make your evenings special, after a tiring day of sightseeing.

Information regarding Maharajas Express departures for this season is mentioned below for your read-through.

Details of tariffs of the various itineraries of Maharajas Express luxury train travel in India are mentioned below for your discernment. Maharajas Express cost, details of inclusions, exclusions booking policy and rules of cancellation are also mentioned for your perusal.

The tariff of the Maharajas’ Express includes accommodation, meals, beverages (light drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water), Indian wines (in house brands), butler service, and porter-age at stations, guided tours and entrance fees at monuments. The tariff however does not include taxes, insurances, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry, and fees of video and professional cameras.

*The above cost is a per person per Journey Cost.  

*Validity - January 2012 - April 2012  

*The above cost does not include 2.575% Govt. Service Tax and is charged extra.  

*Prices are subject to change incase of any amendment in the routing or any other hikes such as fuel, taxes etc.  

*Children below 5 years of age can travel for free.

The cancellation policy that is followed by the train is as:

• » If cancelled 90 days prior to departure date, then 25% of the published tour cost is deducted
• » If cancelled 89-60 days prior to departure date, then 50% of the published tour cost is deducted
• » If cancelled 59-0 days prior to departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted
• » If you fail to show up on the departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted