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From Mumbai To Delhi
In 168 Hours
In 168 Hours
Price
Starting from
Starting from
USD 595
(Per Person Per Night)
At a Glance
Welcome aboard the Indian Maharaja, a truly regal train epitomizing the art of elegant traveling. A 7 night/8 day journey on board this Indian luxury train traverses the course of some of the most mesmerizing terrains in India. Interiors drenched in splendor of a bygone era, elegant décor, rich tapestry and gracious service characterize an unforgettable voyage in the lap of supreme luxury and pampering.
Tour Duration: 7 nights/8 days
Places Covered:
Mumbai, Aurangabad, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Delhi
Tour highlights:
Detailed Itinerary
The Indian Maharaja Deccan Odyssy train offers 2 journeys one beginning from Mumbai and covering destinations such as historical caves at Aurangabad, ‘city of lakes’ Udaipur, call of the wild at Ranthambore National Park, ‘pink city’ Jaipur, avian paradise Bharatpur, World Heritage Site and a ‘ghost town’ Fatehpur Sikri, beacon of immortal love Taj Mahal in Agra and national capital Delhi. The other journey begins from Delhi and covers the same destinations in reverse order. Details of the Indian Maharaja itinerary with destinations and off train activities are mentioned below to assist you in planning your journey on board this Indian luxury train.
Day 1 - Mumbai
Arrive in the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus by about 16:00 hours and enjoy a traditional welcome by the attendants of the Indian Maharaja. As they escort you to your luxury cabins, you will see your fantasy of traveling in a luxury Indian train coming true, just before your eyes.
Dinner will be served aboard the train and swiftly you will proceed towards the first destination in the circuit - Aurangabad.
Day 2 - Aurangabad
In the morning you will arrive in Daulatabad located in Aurangabad. Post breakfast you will move towards the Ellora Caves, grand ancient wonders housed in Maharashtra, mostly visited for the impeccable art done on hard rocks. The beauty of the magnificently adorned Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples will simply take your breath away. Post lunch in a city hotel, move on to the Ajanta Caves that are located at a distance of about 100 km away. The Ajanta Caves are fondly visited for its splendid cave paintings that depict Buddhist religious art.
From Ajanta, drive down to Daulatabad where the Indian Maharaja has already arrived. Dinner will be served onboard and you will then proceed towards Udaipur.
Day 3 - Udaipur
On the 3rd day of the trip, you will arrive in the historical city of Udaipur, a significant destination in Rajasthan. Popularly known as the city of lakes, Udaipur is home to a number of monuments depicting Rajputana styles of architecture and also several forts and palaces. After a delectable brunch aboard the train, you will embark on sightseeing trails through the heart of the city. City Palace, Sahelion ki Baari, the Crystal Gallery, and the Jagdish Temple are a few of the most noteworthy places that you will visit on this day.
Dinner will be organized in a luxury city hotel.
Return to the train and travel down the next destination - Sawai Madhopur.
Day 4 - Sawai Madhopur
The plentiful wildlife housed within the Ranthambore National Park attracts and invites guests to come here throughout the year. The abundant tiger population is the most significant feature to look out for, while here. As they remain active throughout the day, you can visit the park at any time and feast on wonderful visuals of the royal animal. A morning safari and an afternoon safari (post lunch) will more than make your journey exciting and complete.
Retire for the day in the evening in the cozy comforts of your train coach and travel down to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan and the next destination of the Indian Maharaja journey.
Day 5 - Jaipur
Several forts, palaces, grand havelis, and gardens call Jaipur their home. No wonder, tourists flock to it throughout the year! The guests of the Indian Maharaja will be treated to a sumptuous breakfast, in the true Rajasthani style and then taken across the city to the various points of attractions including the Amer Fort, the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, and the Jantar Mantar.
Return to the Indian Maharaja Luxury train in the evening for some leisure moments and to travel to Agra.
Dinner will be served onboard the train.
Day 6 - Fatehpur Sikri/ Agra
You will arrive early morning in Agra.
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra - the land of the Taj Mahal! One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal epitomizes the love between Emperor Shah Jahan and his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Other than the Taj, Agra is also home to the Agra Fort and a host of other monuments dating back to the Mughal era.
All meals to be served abord the Indian Maharaja - Deccan Odyssey train. Overnight stay in the train.
Day 7 - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the national capital and the melting point of several cultures. Post-breakfast, embark on tours across the city and visit the topmost attractions housed here such as Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and the India Gate. In the evening, the cocktails and grand dinner aboard the train will surely bring the 8 day sojourn to a spectacular finish.
Overnight stay onboard the train.
Day 8 - Depart Delhi
Your journey will end on the 8th day morning when after breakfast you will be received at the station and given a great farewell. You will proceed towards your respective destinations; sweet memories of the trip will however accompany you.
Day 1 - Delhi
Arrive in the city and spend some time in refreshing your senses before moving out of the hotel to visit the city attractions. The locations you will visit during the day include Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, and the Qutab Minar to name a few in the order.
Later in the day, by 16:00 hours arrive in the Safdarjung Railway Station. Enjoy being welcomed in the most traditional way by the attendants of the Indian Maharaja before they escort you till your cabins!
Dinner and overnight stay in the Indian Maharaja as you will travel towards Agra.
Day 2 - Agra
Arrive in Agra by morning and post an early breakfast, proceed towards the city where the attractions like Taj Mahal and Agra Fort wait to welcome you to its environs. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and epitomizes the love between Emperor Shah Jahan and his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Take a break in between for lunch and then continue visiting the remaining attractions of the city including also the markets of the city.
Overnight stay in the train as you will proceed to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
Day 3 - Jaipur
Arrive in Jaipur and alight at the railway station. A short trip, post breakfast, will land you at the Amer Fort, a majestic structure standing tall just outside the Jaipur city. Later, return to the city to visit its attractions like the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar, and also the markets for purchasing a host of local craft items as excellent souvenir pieces.
Dinner will be organized in a luxury city hotel.
Return back to the train by evening and move on to Sawai Madhopur, the land of the tigers!
Day 4 - Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur is popular as the home to the Ranthambore National Park, a wildlife sanctuary mostly visited for its excellent collection of tiger varieties. Capture the different moods of the tigers throughout the day - lazing, playing around, feasting, and also wandering in solitude; before you return back to the Indian Maharaja train and travel down to Udaipur.
Day 5 - Udaipur
Known as the city of lakes, Udaipur is one of the most popular destinations in Rajasthan. This city is fondly frequented by visitors for its historical remnants as well as its lip smacking cuisines served in the eateries housed here. On arrival in the city, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before dismounting the train and embarking on the sightseeing trip across the city. The attractions that you will visit on the 5th day of the trip are boat ride at the lake Pichola (in the evening), the Jagdish temple, the Sahelion ki Baari, the Crystal Gallery, Lake Palace, and last but not the least the City Palace complex.
Enjoy a lavish dinner, especially organized for the guests of Indian Maharaja in a heritage hotel before returning to the train for overnight stay and traveling to the next destination, Ahmedabad.
Day 6 - Aurangabad - Ellora Caves
After early lunch, drive straight to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World heritage site renowned for rock cut architecture which are manifestations of the ancient Buddhist and Hindu cultures visible in monasteries and temples dating back to 600 AD.
The grand ancient wonders housed in Ellora Caves in Maharashtra are mostly visited for the impeccable carvings and architecture done on hard rocks using only hammer and chisels.
Return later to the Indian Maharaja train for dinner and your overnight stay. The beauty of the magnificently adorned Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples will simply take your breath away.
Day 7 - Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves
Arrive and alight in the Jalgaon railway station and undertake a short bus ride till the Ajanta caves, located at a distance of about 55 km from here. Ajanta caves are noted for the ancient Buddhist religious art and a supreme example of exquisite workmanship. A trip to Maharashtra is often considered incomplete without visiting these caves.
From the Ajanta caves, move on to Aurangabad and visit the ancient caves and other monuments housed here. The attractions that you will visit here comprise of the Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki, and the Aurangabad Caves.
Later, proceed towards the Indian Maharaja Train which id ready to take you to Mumbai, a city of million dreams and the last destination in the itinerary of this luxury train in India.
Dinner and overnight stay in the train.
Day 8 - Mumbai
You will arrive in the Chatrapati Shivaji Station in the morning and alight, post-breakfast. The memories of the trail will surely haunt you in a pleasant way forever!
About the Train
The amazing concoction of diverse tableau of Indian landscapes unfolds before your eyes as you embark on a timeless journey across some of the most spectacular destinations in India on board the Indian Maharaja. This luxury train itself is equipped with contemporary amenities and aptly supported by impeccable hospitality. With facilities such as restaurants, bar, fitness center and wellness spa, LCD television with satellite channels and round the clock personal assistance, a regal experience beckons to pamper and embrace you into its overwhelming allure on board the Indian Maharaja train.
Cabin
11 aesthetically appointed cabins inspired by the elegant carriages used by erstwhile sovereigns for personal travel and state visits greets you in their aesthetically designed interiors which radiates a timeless élan and classical grandeur. Blending seamlessly with the eternal elegance of quaint interior is the modern amenities provided within each carriage. Grace of an erstwhile era merge with modern panache and what you get is gracious interiors with right blend of luxury and unruffled efficiency.
Each guest cabin come equipped with air conditioning, attached toilet with showers, LCD television, personal safe, telephone and personal attendant. Comfortable sleeping and panoramic windows add to the sumptuousness of a veritable luxury ride on board this award winning luxury train in India.
- » 11 passenger cars (Deluxe cabins)
- » 2 Presidential Suites with a living room, bedroom, and attached toilet
- » CD/MP3 player
- » Channel Music
- » Wall to wall carpeting
Dining
Guest on board the Indian Maharaja is in for a culinary surprise which will leave them delighted. A fine dining experience is in store as you chug along this regal journey into time and fascinating landscapes. Two tastefully appointed restaurants take care of the gastronomic cravings of the guests on this Indian luxury train. Foods and dining is managed by the prestigious Taj Groups and freshly prepared and served during the journey. An array of Indian and European cuisines is served to delight the palate of the guests in a warm atmosphere of the restaurants.
Sitting Lounge
A lounge is set in every passenger car to enable guests space to enjoy some moments of leisure. It also acts as a place to meet up with other guests while traveling.
Conference Car
To take care of your corporate endeavors, the Indian Maharaja is set with a conference car housing a number of facilities. Other than capacity to host 50 guests; this car is also fitted with telephones, computers, printers, and fax machines.
Health/Spa
The onsite Gymnasium and health club aboard the luxury India train wait to cater to your health needs, even while traveling. The Spa car is equipped in a way to facilitate the guests with rejuvenating experiences even during travel. The spa offers itself as a great break from the hectic schedules of sightseeing and travel aboard the Indian Maharaja!
Other Facilities
Other facilities aboard the Indian Maharaja comprise of services such as trained butlers, medical facilities, laundry, internet access, and telephone facility (in every cabin).
Departure Dates
Details of the scheduled departure of the Indian Maharaja train have been mentioned below for your perusal. Plan your journey as per the scheduled dates of departure for the season 2011-12.
Dates of Departure from Mumbai to Delhi (2012-2013):
| Month | Departure Dates |
| January, 2012 | 18 |
| February, 2012 | 8, 22 |
| March, 2012 | 14 |
| April, 2012 | 4 |
Dates of Departure from Delhi to Mumbai (2012-2013):
| Month | Departure Dates |
| January, 2012 | 25 |
| February, 2012 | 15, 29 |
| March, 2012 | 21 |
| April, 2012 | 11 |
Cost of the Journey
Details of the tariff for this season have been mentioned below for different categories of accommodation on board the Indian Maharaja. We have also provided the details of inclusions and exclusions in fare along with the details of booking and cancellation policy for your kind perusal.
| Occupancy Type (per person per night) | Silver Class | Gold Class | Platinum Class |
| Single occupancy | US$ 950 | US$ 1110 | US$ 1590 |
| Twin occupancy | US$ 595 | US$ 695 | US$ 995 |
The tariff includes a number of fees including entrance fees in the monuments, palaces, parks, boat rides, and also rickshaw rides at Bharatpur. The tariff however does not include the business car facilities, Spa facilities, liquor, fees for video camera, and laundry.
The cancellation policies applicable to the Indian Maharaja are:
- » 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
- » 50% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
- » 50% of ticket value less than 15-29 days prior to departure.
- » 100% of ticket value less than 14 days prior to departure.
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