Mumbai * Aurangabad * Udaipur * Sawai Madhopur * Jaipur * Agra ...

Frrom Miilllliionaiirre Drreams tto Royall Dynasttiies ((Mumbaii tto Dellhii))
Mumbai * Aurangabad * Udaipur * Sawai Madhopur * Jaipur * Agra * Delhi
(07 Nights/ 08 Days)
DAY 01 (WED)
MUMBAI
Welcome aboard a
fascinating journey of India!
We commence from Victoria
Terminus, also known as
Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus.
The financial capital of India,
Mumbai is also known for its
film and television industry,
Bollywood, and is a land of
many communities and
cultures.
After 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 Mumbai
behind us for an overnight journey towards Aurangabad.
This evening you could familiarize yourself with the layout of the train,
especially with the location of the Spa, Restaurants and the Bar.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard.

DAY 02 (THU)
AURANGABAD
Wake up to a golden dawn at
Aurangabad, where you will take in the
sights of ancient art and architecture
through the forenoon.
The city of Aurangabad was founded by
Malik Ambar in 1610. It received its
current name in 1653 when Aurangzeb
made it the capital of the Deccan.
The Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site,
are carved into the side of a basaltic hill 30 km from Aurangabad. The
finest specimens of cave-temple architecture, they encompass 34 rock-cut
shrines representing Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art dating from the 4th to
5th century AD. The 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the
centre Hindu, and the 5 caves to the north are Jain. The most remarkable
is the Kailash temple, meant to be a replica of Shiva’s celestial abode at
Mt. Kailash. It is the best example of rock cut architecture and an
engineering marvel.
You would then return to Aurangabad from where you can hop back on
board The Indian Maharaja.
Lunch on board.
In the evening we then depart for an overnight journey to Jalgaon, now a
bustling industrial town and a convenient jump-off point for the Ajanta
Caves.
Dinner on board.

DAY 03 (FRI)
AURANGABAD
After Breakfast on board, we
will take you to visit Ajanta
Caves, another World Heritage
site and an architectural marvel
for its time. The 30 rock-hewn
Buddhist caves at Ajanta have
been masterfully carved and are
adorned with sculptures and
frescoes, portraying in epic
form the religious and secular
life through eight centuries.
Many of the caves house panels
depicting stories from the
Jatakas, Buddha’s previous
births etc.
We then catch up with the
Indian Maharaja at the Jalgaon
railway station.
Lunch on board.
The day ends with a splendid
dinner on board as we travel
overnight towards our next
destination, Udaipur.
Dinner on board.

DAY 04 (SAT)
UDAIPUR
Set on the shores of the placid Lake
Pichola, Udaipur, easily one of the most
romantic cities of India, is surrounded
by scenic hills and is known as the City
of Lakes. The famous City Palace, a
majestic edifice built in buff coloured
sandstone to massive proportions, has
been raised on the banks of this lake.
This morning we take you for a
sightseeing tour of the city beginning with the City Palace and Museum.
The largest palace complex in India, it is a blend of Mughal and Rajput
influences. Of special note is the Crystal Gallery, a breath taking collection
of crystals of Maharana Sajjan Singh. The crystal item includes tables, sofa
sets, dinning table, dressers, fountains and even beds besides a whole
array of washing bowls, decanters and perfume bottles. There is also an
exquisite jewel studded carpet, which is beyond description.
Lunch on board.
You may get to cruise Lake Pichola to visit the marvellous 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.
Then join in for a Gala Dinner at Udai Vilas Palace.
Thereafter, rest up as we chug along overnight to Sawai Madhopur, where
you gear up for a wild treat the next day!

DAY 05 (SUN)
SAWAI MADHOPUR
Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan, is the
jump-off point to the famous
Ranthambore National Park, and India’s
efforts to conserve the dwindling wild cat
species can be seen here.
The park is one of the finest tiger reserves
in the country where a multitude of
visitors are likely to spot one of these
majestic animals. Once, private tiger
reserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur, in 1972
the sanctuary came under the Project
Tiger scheme. It covers 410 sq km and runs from the easternmost spur of
the Aravalis to the Vindhya Range.
Apart from tiger you can see herds of Chital and Sambar deer and herds of
wild boar, Nilgai antelope and chinkara gazelles. There are also sloth beer,
a few leopards and crocodiles. Extensive bird life includes jungle fowl,
patridges, quails, crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, flycatchers etc.
There are also water birds like storks, ducks and geese at the lakes and
waterholes.
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
photo-shoots!) with Hi-Tea at Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the former hunting
lodge of the erstwhile Royal family of Jaipur.
Dinner on the train.
Hop across to the bar or put your feet up and relax as we take you, next,
on an enchanting trip to Jaipur, the mesmerizing Pink City, the next day.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board the train.

DAY 06 (MON)
JAIPUR
Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, Jaipur or, the city of
victory, is surrounded by the rugged Aravali hills—each crowned by a
formidable fort—and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal
processions, in all their splendour, graced 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 17 th century
masterpiece, the Amber Fort that overlooks the beautiful Maota Lake.
The Amber Fort has a sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Its rooms
are adorned with beautiful paintings, precious stones and mirrors. Behold
the Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, where a single lamplight reflects in
many mirrors, and lights up the entire room.
Enroute 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.
In the afternoon, you will visit the city of
Jaipur, famous for the City Palace. The
city 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.
We usher you back as we then proceed on an overnight journey to Agra
Dinner on board.

DAY 07 (TUE)
AGRA
Your day will begin with the sights of the beautiful city, Fatehpur Sikri, and
then the medieval city, Agra.
The fortified and the magnificent Lost City of of Fatehpur Sikri was built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569 as his capital and abandoned 15 years later,
allegedly due to a severe scarcity of water. You will visit the graceful
buildings within, such as the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the
Panch Mahal, Diwan I Khas and other palaces. It is a place where Islamic
architecture fuses with Hindu and Jain decorative art. Thereafter continue
your journey to Agra by bus.
Lunch at City Hotel, Agra
When you arrive at Agra, you will realize
that the Mughals were not just great rulers
but also great builders of their times. The
Taj Mahal, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift
to his deceased beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal
is truly the world’s most wondrous
monument of love and its making as
historical; it took 22 years and 20,000 men
to build and, the white marble was procured
from 200 miles away by pressing a fleet of
1000 elephants into service.
Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal
architecture, was also the seat of Mughal
reign and administration. The present
structure owes its origins to Emperor Akbar, who erected it and added the
first buildings on the eastern banks of the river Yamuna. Later, his grand
son 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.
Relax thereafter as the Train journeys overnight towards Delhi. Dinner on
board.

DAY 08 (WED)
DELHI
Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the capital of India.
Our incredible journey of India comes to an end as we arrive at Delhi.
Alight at the Station 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.
We hope you enjoyed the journey as much as we enjoyed taking you
around. You can proceed to check-out for your respective destination. If
you liked what you experienced so far, we have more such travel treasures
in store for you!
*** END OF TOUR ***

Frrom Royall Dynasttiies tto Miilllliionaiirre Drreams ((Dellhii tto Mumbaii))
Delhi * Agra * Jaipur * Sawai Madhopur * Udaipur* Aurangabad * Mumbai
(07 Nights/ 08 Days)
DAY 01 (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.

DAY 02 (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.

DAY 03 (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 17 th 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.

DAY 04 (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.
DAY 05 (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!
DAY 06 (MON)
AURANGABAD
Wake up to a dawn at 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 where the
train will be stationed for overnight.
Dinner on board.
DAY 07 (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.
Lunch on Board.
We then depart on an overnight journey for the land of a million dreams,
Mumbai.
Dinner on board.

DAY 08 (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.
*** END OF TOUR ***