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(Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and FatehpurSikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi)
Day 1 (Sunday) –DELHI – JAIPUR
- 07:30 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
- 08:00 Breakfast onboard
- 08:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
- 12:45 Lunch onboard
- 14:00 Tour Briefing onboard.
- 14:30 Arrive into Jaipur
- 15:00 Proceed to visit City Palace Galleries followed by dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel
- 20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Overnight on train at Jaipur.
- Day 2 (Monday) –JAIPUR
- 07:30 Breakfast onboard
- 08:30 Visit the Amber Fort
- 12:45 Return to the Maharajas’ Express for lunch onboard. After lunch you may choose the Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel or a Local City Tour
- 19:30 Dinner onboard
- 23:00 Maharajas’ Express leaves for SawaiMadhopur (Ranthambore)
- Day 3 (Tuesday) –RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
- 06:00 Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
- 09:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 09:45 Breakfast onboard
- 10:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for FatehpurSikri
- 13:30 Lunch onboard
- 14:30 Arrive into FatehpurSikri
- 15:30 Visit the deserted Mughal City of FatehpurSikri
- 18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 19:00 Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard.
- 20:00 Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at FatehpurSikri
- Day 4 (Wednesday) –AGRA
- 06:30 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
- 09:30 Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema
- 11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 13:00 Lunch onboard. After lunch you may choose Optional Activities such as Spa at a Hotel or Agra Fort or a Local City Tour or Mohabbat the Taj Show(live Dance Drama)
- 19:30 Dinner onboard
- 03:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Orchha.
- Day 5 (Thursday) –ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO
- 06:30 Breakfast onboard
- 07:15 Deboard at Jhansi to reach Orchha by Road. Visit Orchha Fort and Village Tour by TukTuks
- 10:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express as it proceeds to Khajuraho
- 12:00 Lunch onboard
- 15:30 Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
- 18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
You may choose Optional Activities – Spa facility at a hotel or Light and Sound Show or Dances of India Show - 20:00 Dinner Onboard
- 23:10 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi
- Day 6 (Friday) –VARANASI
- 08:00 Breakfast onboard
- 12:00 Arrive into Varanasi. Proceed for Lunch at Taj Ganges Hotel
- 14:30 Visit Sarnath ruins followed by visit to silk weaving centre
- 16:30 Proceed for Boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
- 19:00 Enjoy an exclusive vegetarian Dinner with Kathak Dance at Brij Rama Palace at Ghats
- 21:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
- 21:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
- Day 7 (Saturday) –DELHI
- 07:15 Breakfast onboard
- 13:00 Lunch onboard
- 15:00 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Indian Splendour (6 Nights/7 Days)
(Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai)
- Day 1 –DELHI – AGRA
- 08:15 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
- 09:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
- 09:30 Brunch onboard
- 10:45 Tour Briefing onboard
- 14:15 Arrive into Agra
- 14:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
- 18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You can choose optional activities – Spa at a Hotel or Mohabbat the Taj Show
- 19:00 Dinner onboard
- Day 2 –AGRA – RANTHAMBORE
- 07:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort.
- 09:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 09:15 Breakfast onboard
- 10:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Ranthambore
- 13:00 Lunch onboard
- 15:15 Arrive into SawaiMadhopur and proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
- 18:15 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 18:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
- 19:30 Dinner onboard
- 22:30 Maharajas’ Express arrives at Jaipur
- Day 3 –JAIPUR
- 07:00 Breakfast onboard
- 08:30 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort. You may also choose Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel or a visit to City Palace and Observatory (JantarMantar) or a Local City Tour
- 12:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 13:30 Lunch onboard
- 17:30 Proceed for Dinner at Rambagh Palace
- 21:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 23:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Bikaner
- Day 4 –BIKANER
- 08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast onboard
- 10:00 Arrive into Bikaner. Relax onboard or you may choose an Optional Local City Tour.
- 13:00 Lunch onboard
- 14:00 Proceed to visit the 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
- 21:00 Train leaves for Jodhpur
- Day 5 –JODHPUR –
- 07:00 Breakfast onboard
- 08:00 Arrive into Jodhpur
- 09:00 Optional Tour to Bishnoi Village or you can enjoy Spa a hotel or an excursion to Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada or a Local City Tour
- 13:00 Lunch onboard
- 15:00 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Walking Tour of the Old Clock Tower market. Enjoy a joy ride on TukTuks.
- 17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at an exclusive venue.
- 20:15 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
- 22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
- Day 6 –UDAIPUR
- 08:00 Breakfast onboard
- 10:00 Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
- 13:30 Lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace
- 15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 16:00 Train proceeds to Mumbai
- 19:00 Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard
- 20:00 Dinner onboard
- Day 7 –MUMBAI
- 07:00 Breakfast onboard
- 13:00 Lunch onboard
- 15:45 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as train arrives at ChatrapatiShivaji Maharaja Terminus, Mumbai.
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
The Palace on Wheels
The journey to the hinterland of the desert starts every Wednesday evening from New Delhi and ends the following Wednesday early in the morning, back at the same station. In 7 Nights/8 Days the train traverses over 3000 Kilometres( or 1850 miles).
On the Palace on Wheels, your journey is full of exuberance and luxurious feeling. A perfect chance to relive the era when kings and queens ruled; when royalty spelt magic; when charm and mysticism was in the air.
There are 39 Deluxe Cabins and 2 Super Deluxe Cabins on the Palace on Wheels train (with a total capacity is of 82 passengers).
THE PALACE ON WHEELS ITINERARY 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS
Explore the majestic land of Rajasthan and experience a journey worthy of the Maharajas of yore. Rajasthan opens its treasure chest and presents all its mystical charms for the astute guests aboard Palace on Wheels train.
Day 1 (Wednesday): New Delhi Depart
Report by 4:30PM at Safdarjung Railway Station for traditional welcome including garlanding, tikka and turban & check-in formalities for the ‘Week in Wonderland’ train tour. Time free for photo-shoot with traditionally attired Palace On Wheels staff. Be escorted to your saloon cabins by personal attendant for briefing on cabin facilities. At leisure, proceed to Bar Lounge for complimentary welcome drink. The train departs at 6:30PM & dinner served onboard.
Day 2 (Thursday): Jaipur, The Pink City
Breakfast is on-board, followed by royal elephant welcome at Jaipur Railway Station. Then proceed to visit St. Albert Museum, Pink City Palace & UNESCO World Heritage Site of JantarMantar (sun observatory).
After brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace Of winds), the sightseeing tour reaches the excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort Palace of Amber in the afternoon. Enjoy an elephant ride up the steep ramparts of the fort. Lunch is held in the 1135 AD Boutique Restaurant, located in Fort premises.
Later discover the beauty of 16th century well preserved Fort Palace, with huge courtyard’s and built in rare fusion of combined Rajput and Mughal architecture.
At around 5pm, visit the vibrant local market for shopping. Return to Palace on Wheels train around 6:00PM & depart for the next destination. Dinner is served on-board.
Day 3 (Friday Early Morning): Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
After an early morning at 6:30 AM in a forest lodge, proceed to jungle safari in 15-seater canters inside Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. One of the most popular reserves in India with a rich history; the jungle is home to Tigers, Panthers, Sloth bears, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles, hundreds of deers and numerous birds. Truly a delight for wildlife lovers.
Return back to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and depart on train by 10:00 AM. Lunch is prepared onboard.
Day 3 (Friday Afternoon): Chittorgarh Hill Fort
At 04:00PM the Palace on Wheels train reaches Chittorgarh Railway Station. Begin excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort of Chittorgarh, spread over a huge plateau – with history dating back to 11th century. It is considered to be the largest fort of India.
In the Evening, enjoy Sound & Light program in fort complex & later return to train for dinner. The train departs post-midnight.
Day 4 (Saturday): Udaipur, the City of Lakes
Train arrives by 08:00AM. After onboard breakfast proceed to visit 17th Century built – City Palace complex with eleven constituent Mahals, balconies, towers and cupolas. Also visit Crystal Gallery – housing personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur.
Later enjoy boat ride around the world famous “Lake Palace Hotel” atop a small island in the middle of Lake Pichola. Lunch is held at the majestic Fatehprakash Palace Hotel.
Later, you get time free for shopping followed by a visit to the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari. return to train by 3 pm & depart. Dinner onboard.
Day 5 (Sunday): Jaisalmer, Oasis in the Desert
After onboard Breakfast proceed by 09:30AM to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort, which seems straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the 15th century built living Fort complex, standing at a height of hundred meters over Jaisalmer town & glows golden in the afternoon sun. The fort is entered through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard.
Then visit Patwonki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansion houses .-which is five storey high & extensively carved. Nearby is located a group of 15th century built Jain Temples, which are beautifully carved & have a library hosting some of the oldest manuscripts of India.
Proceed for Lunch to 5-Star Hotel & later return to train for brief rest and tea. At 4:30PM proceed for excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for Camel joy ride during sunset. Later enjoy Cultural Program & Dinner at 5-Star Hotel. Return to train by 10:00PM & depart.
Day 6 (Monday): Jodhpur, Heart of Marwar
Train arrives at 08:00 AM in Jodhpur and after on-board breakfast proceed for sightseeing of 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill which soars 125 Mts. above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex it is approached by a series of gateways set at an angle so that enemy armies could not charge, with any success. Once past the Fort gates, you have access to breath taking Palatial Apartments (Mahal), overlooking wide courtyards. Inside the fort complex is a museum having wide & impressive collection of Royal dresses &Medieval weapons. Nearby the Fort complex is located, late 19th century built Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. Later visit museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace, displaying personal artifacts of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. Lunch is served at Hanwant Mahal Boutique Restaurant.
Return to Palace on Wheels train and depart by 3:30PM. Dinner is served on-board.
Day 7 (Tuesday Early Morning): Bhatarpur Bird Sanctuary
At 06:30 AM proceed to UNESCO world Heritage Site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary& enjoy cycle rickshaw ride to view many of 375 species of both local & migratory birds (from places like Sri-Lanka, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet). Return to train for breakfast & depart by 08:45 AM.
Day 8 (Wednesday): New Delhi Return
The Palace on Wheels train returns to Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30AM. Check-out by 07:15 AM after early breakfast.
TOUR ENDS
• The Palace on Wheels on-board management reserves the right to alter timings of the tour in order to suit local logistics.
• The hotels or restaurants mentioned for off-board meals are subject to change.