PROGRAM
01
DAY/WED » DEPARTURE DELHI
Arrive
this evening at the Safdarjung Railway Station, situated in
the quiet Diplomatic Enclave of New Delhi, for checking-in on
'The Indian Maharaja' for a wonderful week-long sojourn.Once
the check-in process is over, the Coach Butler would take your
baggage in his custody until transferring them onto your
designated Cabin.Once onboard and, in the cozy confines of
your Cabins, we leave Delhi behind us for an overnight journey
towards Agra.Enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard.This evening
familiarize yourself with the layout of the train, especially
with the location of the Restaurants and the Bar.
02
DAY/THU » AGRA
After
breakfast you will arrive at Agra. When you arrive at Agra,
you will realise that the Mughals were not just great rulers
but were also great builders in their time. The Taj Mahal,
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's gift to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal is
truly the world's most wondrous monument of love and its
making is as historical; it took 22 years and 20,000 men to
build, and the white marble was procured from 200 miles away
by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Agra Fort, an outstanding
example of Mughal architecture, was also the seat of Mughal
rule and administration. The present structure owes its
origins to Emperor Akbar, who erected it and the first
buildings on the eastern banks of the river Yamuna. Shah Jahan
added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb
added the outer ramparts. A visit to the Hall of Public
Audience and its Royal Pavilions is not to be missed. Lunch at
the City Hotel. After lunch continue your journey to Fatehpur
Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, is an untouched, red sandstone city
built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and
palace in the late 16th century; it is also a city that has
many palaces and mosques. Hop back on board as the train then
departs for a mesmerizing tour of Jaipur. Dinner on
board.
03
DAY/FRI » JAIPUR
Legendary
for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, the city of victory,
Jaipur, is surrounded by rugged hills—each crowned by a
formidable fort—and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens.
Royal processions, in all their splendour, garlanded these
palaces and forts once. You will notice a timeless quality to
Jaipur's bazaars and its people. After breakfast you will be
taken to view Maharaja Mansingh's 17th century masterpiece,
Fort Amber that overlooks the Maota Lake. Amber Fort has a
sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Its rooms are
adorned with beautiful paintings, precious stones and
mirrorrs.Behold the Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, where a
single lamplight reflects in many mirrors, and lights up the
entire room.En-route to Amber is the Palace of Winds,
otherwise known as Hawa Mahal, known for its intricate pink
sandstone carving and a beautiful view of the city. Lunch at
City Hotel. The city of Jaipur has many exquisite palaces,
courtyards and decorative art. Walk to the adjacent Jantar
Mantar or Astronomical Observatory and you will immediately
notice that it was an astronomical wonder for its time. Built
by Sawai Jai Singh, it makes accurate predictions even to this
day. Don't miss the opportunity to wander around the local
markets before completing your tour of this historical city.In
the evening join in for a royal dinner at the City Palace.We
usher you back as we then proceed to Sawai Madhopur, the land
of the famous Tiger Reserve, on an overnight journey.
04
DAY/SAT » SAWAI - MADHOPUR
Sawai
Madhopur, in Rajasthan, is home to the famous Ranthambore
National Park and India's efforts to conserve the dwindling
wild cat species. If it's your lucky day, you could spot a
tiger lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting
down Sambhar around the lakes! You will have ample time to try
sighting them during your morning and afternoon safaris. When
you're done with the jungle, feel free to share the spoils (of
your photoshoots!) with Hi-Tea at Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the
former hunting lodge of the erstwhile Royal family of Jaipur
Dinner on board.We then head on an overnight journey towards
Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes. Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner on board the train.
05
DAY/SUN » UDAIPUR
Set
on the shores of the pristine Lake Pichola, Udaipur is
surrounded by scenic hills and is known as the City of Lakes.
The famous City Palace, a majestic white monument, has been
built on the banks of this lake. Lunch on board. You may get
to cruise Lake Pichola to visit the marvelous Jag Mandir
Palace that's spread over four acres and noted for its marble
pavilion and an imposing dome, if the monsoon God has showered
enough rains to fill up the lake. Thereafter, rest up as we
chug along overnight to Aurangabad!
06
DAY/MON » AURANGABAD
Wake
up to a dawn at Jalgaon, near Aurangabad, After early lunch a
scenic drive takes you to Ellora Caves, a World heritage site
where you will witness ancient Buddhist and Hindu cultures
through monasteries and temples dating back to 600 AD. We come
back to the train at Bhusawal railway station, where the train
will be stationed for overnight.Dinner on board.
07
DAY/TUE» AURANGABAD
After
Breakfast on board, we will take you to visit Ajanta Caves, an
architectural marvel for its time and a World Heritage site
today. Rock-cut cave monuments with masterfully carved
sculptures and paintings of Buddhist religious art, these
depict universal pictorial art and are known to fuse the flow
between Buddhist and Hindu faiths. We then catch up with the
Indian Maharaja at Bhusawal railway station. Lunch on Board.We
then depart on an overnight journey for the land of a million
dreams, Mumbai. Dinner on board.
08
DAY/WED» ARRIVE AT MUMBAI
Our
incredible journey of India comes to an end as we arrive at
Mumbai. Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the
commercial capital of India. The financial city of India,
Mumbai is also known for its film and television industry,
Bollywood, and is a land of many communities and cultures.
Alight at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the morning
enriched with the rich legacy of this land. The royal journey
may be over, but the memory, we're sure, will stay with you
forever.
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