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Frrom Miilllliionaiirre Drreams tto Royall Dynasttiies ((<strong>Mumbai</strong>i tto Dellhii))<br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong> * <strong>Aurangabad</strong> * <strong>Udaipur</strong> * <strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong> * <strong>Jaipur</strong> * <strong>Agra</strong> * Delhi<br />
(07 Nights/ 08 Days)<br />
DAY 01 (WED)<br />
MUMBAI<br />
Welcome aboard a<br />
fascinating journey of India!<br />
We commence from Victoria<br />
Terminus, also known as<br />
Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus.<br />
The financial capital of India,<br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong> is also known for its<br />
film and television industry,<br />
Bollywood, and is a land of<br />
many communities and<br />
cultures.<br />
After the check-in process is over, the Coach Butler would take your<br />
baggage in his custody until transferring them onto your designated Cabin.<br />
Once onboard and, in the cozy confines of your Cabins, we leave <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
behind us for an overnight journey towards <strong>Aurangabad</strong>.<br />
This evening you could familiarize yourself with the layout of the train,<br />
especially with the location of the Spa, Restaurants and the Bar.<br />
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard.
DAY 02 (THU)<br />
AURANGABAD<br />
Wake up to a golden dawn at<br />
<strong>Aurangabad</strong>, where you will take in the<br />
sights of ancient art and architecture<br />
through the forenoon.<br />
The city of <strong>Aurangabad</strong> was founded by<br />
Malik Ambar in 1610. It received its<br />
current name in 1653 when Aurangzeb<br />
made it the capital of the Deccan.<br />
The Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site,<br />
are carved into the side of a basaltic hill 30 km from <strong>Aurangabad</strong>. The<br />
finest specimens of cave-temple architecture, they encompass 34 rock-cut<br />
shrines representing Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art dating from the 4th to<br />
5th century AD. The 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the<br />
centre Hindu, and the 5 caves to the north are Jain. The most remarkable<br />
is the Kailash temple, meant to be a replica of Shiva’s celestial abode at<br />
Mt. Kailash. It is the best example of rock cut architecture and an<br />
engineering marvel.<br />
You would then return to <strong>Aurangabad</strong> from where you can hop back on<br />
board The Indian Maharaja.<br />
Lunch on board.<br />
In the evening we then depart for an overnight journey to Jalgaon, now a<br />
bustling industrial town and a convenient jump-off point for the Ajanta<br />
Caves.<br />
Dinner on board.
DAY 03 (FRI)<br />
AURANGABAD<br />
After Breakfast on board, we<br />
will take you to visit Ajanta<br />
Caves, another World Heritage<br />
site and an architectural marvel<br />
for its time. The 30 rock-hewn<br />
Buddhist caves at Ajanta have<br />
been masterfully carved and are<br />
adorned with sculptures and<br />
frescoes, portraying in epic<br />
form the religious and secular<br />
life through eight centuries.<br />
Many of the caves house panels<br />
depicting stories from the<br />
Jatakas, Buddha’s previous<br />
births etc.<br />
We then catch up with the<br />
Indian Maharaja at the Jalgaon<br />
railway station.<br />
Lunch on board.<br />
The day ends with a splendid<br />
dinner on board as we travel<br />
overnight towards our next<br />
destination, <strong>Udaipur</strong>.<br />
Dinner on board.
DAY 04 (SAT)<br />
UDAIPUR<br />
Set on the shores of the placid Lake<br />
Pichola, <strong>Udaipur</strong>, easily one of the most<br />
romantic cities of India, is surrounded<br />
by scenic hills and is known as the City<br />
of Lakes. The famous City Palace, a<br />
majestic edifice built in buff coloured<br />
sandstone to massive proportions, has<br />
been raised on the banks of this lake.<br />
This morning we take you for a<br />
sightseeing tour of the city beginning with the City Palace and Museum.<br />
The largest palace complex in India, it is a blend of Mughal and Rajput<br />
influences. Of special note is the Crystal Gallery, a breath taking collection<br />
of crystals of Maharana Sajjan Singh. The crystal item includes tables, sofa<br />
sets, dinning table, dressers, fountains and even beds besides a whole<br />
array of washing bowls, decanters and perfume bottles. There is also an<br />
exquisite jewel studded carpet, which is beyond description.<br />
Lunch on board.<br />
You may get to cruise Lake Pichola to visit the marvellous Jag Mandir<br />
Palace that’s spread over four acres and noted for its marble pavilion and<br />
an imposing dome, if the monsoon God has showered enough rains to fill<br />
up the lake.<br />
Then join in for a Gala Dinner at Udai Vilas Palace.<br />
Thereafter, rest up as we chug along overnight to <strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong>, where<br />
you gear up for a wild treat the next day!
DAY 05 (SUN)<br />
SAWAI MADHOPUR<br />
<strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong>, in Rajasthan, is the<br />
jump-off point to the famous<br />
Ranthambore National Park, and India’s<br />
efforts to conserve the dwindling wild cat<br />
species can be seen here.<br />
The park is one of the finest tiger reserves<br />
in the country where a multitude of<br />
visitors are likely to spot one of these<br />
majestic animals. Once, private tiger<br />
reserve of the Maharaja of <strong>Jaipur</strong>, in 1972<br />
the sanctuary came under the Project<br />
Tiger scheme. It covers 410 sq km and runs from the easternmost spur of<br />
the Aravalis to the Vindhya Range.<br />
Apart from tiger you can see herds of Chital and Sambar deer and herds of<br />
wild boar, Nilgai antelope and chinkara gazelles. There are also sloth beer,<br />
a few leopards and crocodiles. Extensive bird life includes jungle fowl,<br />
patridges, quails, crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, flycatchers etc.<br />
There are also water birds like storks, ducks and geese at the lakes and<br />
waterholes.<br />
If it’s your lucky day, you could spot a tiger lolling around lazily in the sun,<br />
or feverishly hunting down Sambhar around the lakes! You will have ample<br />
time to try sighting them during your morning and afternoon safaris.<br />
When you’re done with the jungle, feel free to share the spoils (of your<br />
photo-shoots!) with Hi-Tea at <strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong> Lodge, the former hunting<br />
lodge of the erstwhile Royal family of <strong>Jaipur</strong>.<br />
Dinner on the train.<br />
Hop across to the bar or put your feet up and relax as we take you, next,<br />
on an enchanting trip to <strong>Jaipur</strong>, the mesmerizing Pink City, the next day.<br />
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board the train.
DAY 06 (MON)<br />
JAIPUR<br />
Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, <strong>Jaipur</strong> or, the city of<br />
victory, is surrounded by the rugged Aravali hills—each crowned by a<br />
formidable fort—and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal<br />
processions, in all their splendour, graced these palaces and forts once.<br />
You will notice a timeless quality to <strong>Jaipur</strong>'s bazaars and its people. After<br />
breakfast you will be taken to view Maharaja Mansingh’s 17 th century<br />
masterpiece, the Amber Fort that overlooks the beautiful Maota Lake.<br />
The Amber Fort has a sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Its rooms<br />
are adorned with beautiful paintings, precious stones and mirrors. Behold<br />
the Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, where a single lamplight reflects in<br />
many mirrors, and lights up the entire room.<br />
Enroute to Amber is the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal,<br />
known for its intricate pink sandstone carving and a beautiful view of the<br />
city.<br />
Lunch at City Hotel.<br />
In the afternoon, you will visit the city of<br />
<strong>Jaipur</strong>, famous for the City Palace. The<br />
city has many exquisite palaces,<br />
courtyards and decorative art. Walk to the<br />
adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical<br />
Observatory and you will immediately<br />
notice that it was an astronomical wonder<br />
for its time. Built by <strong>Sawai</strong> Jai Singh, it<br />
makes accurate predictions even to this<br />
day. Don’t miss the opportunity to wander<br />
around the local markets before completing your tour of this historical city.<br />
We usher you back as we then proceed on an overnight journey to <strong>Agra</strong><br />
Dinner on board.
DAY 07 (TUE)<br />
AGRA<br />
Your day will begin with the sights of the beautiful city, Fatehpur Sikri, and<br />
then the medieval city, <strong>Agra</strong>.<br />
The fortified and the magnificent Lost City of of Fatehpur Sikri was built by<br />
Emperor Akbar in 1569 as his capital and abandoned 15 years later,<br />
allegedly due to a severe scarcity of water. You will visit the graceful<br />
buildings within, such as the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the<br />
Panch Mahal, Diwan I Khas and other palaces. It is a place where Islamic<br />
architecture fuses with Hindu and Jain decorative art. Thereafter continue<br />
your journey to <strong>Agra</strong> by bus.<br />
Lunch at City Hotel, <strong>Agra</strong><br />
When you arrive at <strong>Agra</strong>, you will realize<br />
that the Mughals were not just great rulers<br />
but also great builders of their times. The<br />
Taj Mahal, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift<br />
to his deceased beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal<br />
is truly the world’s most wondrous<br />
monument of love and its making as<br />
historical; it took 22 years and 20,000 men<br />
to build and, the white marble was procured<br />
from 200 miles away by pressing a fleet of<br />
1000 elephants into service.<br />
<strong>Agra</strong> Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal<br />
architecture, was also the seat of Mughal<br />
reign and administration. The present<br />
structure owes its origins to Emperor Akbar, who erected it and added the<br />
first buildings on the eastern banks of the river Yamuna. Later, his grand<br />
son Shah Jahan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while<br />
Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. A visit to the Hall of Public Audience<br />
and its Royal Pavilions is not to be missed.<br />
Relax thereafter as the Train journeys overnight towards Delhi. Dinner on<br />
board.
DAY 08 (WED)<br />
DELHI<br />
Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the capital of India.<br />
Our incredible journey of India comes to an end as we arrive at Delhi.<br />
Alight at the Station in the morning enriched with the rich legacy of this<br />
land. The royal journey may be over, but the memory, we’re sure, will stay<br />
with you forever.<br />
We hope you enjoyed the journey as much as we enjoyed taking you<br />
around. You can proceed to check-out for your respective destination. If<br />
you liked what you experienced so far, we have more such travel treasures<br />
in store for you!<br />
*** END OF TOUR ***
Frrom Royall Dynasttiies tto Miilllliionaiirre Drreams ((Dellhii tto <strong>Mumbai</strong>i))<br />
Delhi * <strong>Agra</strong> * <strong>Jaipur</strong> * <strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong> * <strong>Udaipur</strong>* <strong>Aurangabad</strong> * <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
(07 Nights/ 08 Days)<br />
DAY 01 (WED)<br />
DEPARTURE DELHI<br />
Arrive this evening at the Safdarjung<br />
Railway Station, situated in the quiet<br />
Diplomatic Enclave of New Delhi, for<br />
checking-in on ‘The Indian Maharaja’ for a<br />
wonderful week-long sojourn.<br />
Once the check-in process is over, the<br />
Coach Butler would take your baggage in<br />
his custody until transferring them onto<br />
your designated Cabin.<br />
Once onboard and, in the cozy confines of<br />
your Cabins, we leave Delhi behind us for<br />
an overnight journey towards <strong>Agra</strong>.<br />
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard.<br />
This evening familiarize yourself with the layout of the train, especially<br />
with the location of the Restaurants and the Bar.
DAY 02 (THU)<br />
AGRA<br />
After breakfast you will arrive at <strong>Agra</strong>.<br />
When you arrive at <strong>Agra</strong>, you will realise<br />
that the Mughals were not just great rulers<br />
but were also great builders in their time.<br />
The Taj Mahal, Mughal Emperor Shah<br />
Jahan’s gift to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal is<br />
truly the world’s most wondrous monument<br />
of love and its making is as historical; it took<br />
22 years and 20,000 men to build, and the<br />
white marble was procured from 200 miles<br />
away by a fleet of 1000 elephants.<br />
<strong>Agra</strong> Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal<br />
architecture, was also the seat of Mughal<br />
rule and administration. The present<br />
structure owes its origins to Emperor Akbar,<br />
who erected it and the first buildings on the eastern banks of the river<br />
Yamuna. Shah Jahan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while<br />
Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. A visit to the Hall of Public Audience<br />
and its Royal Pavilions is not to be missed.<br />
Lunch at the City Hotel.<br />
After lunch continue your journey to Fatehpur Sikri.<br />
Fatehpur Sikri, is an untouched, red sandstone city built by the Great<br />
Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century; it<br />
is also a city that has many palaces and mosques.<br />
Hop back on board as the train then departs for a mesmerizing tour of<br />
<strong>Jaipur</strong>.<br />
Dinner on board.
DAY 03 (FRI)<br />
JAIPUR<br />
Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, the city of victory, <strong>Jaipur</strong>,<br />
is surrounded by rugged hills—each crowned by a formidable fort—and<br />
beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal processions, in all their<br />
splendour, garlanded these palaces and forts once.<br />
You will notice a timeless quality to <strong>Jaipur</strong>'s bazaars and its people. After<br />
breakfast you will be taken to view Maharaja Mansingh’s 17 th century<br />
masterpiece, Fort Amber that overlooks the Maota Lake.<br />
Amber Fort has a sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Its rooms are<br />
adorned with beautiful paintings, precious stones and mirrorrs. Behold the<br />
Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, where a single lamplight reflects in many<br />
mirrors, and lights up the entire room.<br />
En-route to Amber is the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as Hawa<br />
Mahal, known for its intricate pink sandstone carving and a beautiful view<br />
of the city.<br />
Lunch at City Hotel.<br />
The city of <strong>Jaipur</strong> has many exquisite<br />
palaces, courtyards and decorative art.<br />
Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or<br />
Astronomical Observatory and you will<br />
immediately notice that it was an<br />
astronomical wonder for its time. Built by<br />
<strong>Sawai</strong> Jai Singh, it makes accurate<br />
predictions even to this day. Don’t miss<br />
the opportunity to wander around the<br />
local markets before completing your tour of this historical city.<br />
In the evening join in for a royal dinner at the City Palace.<br />
We usher you back as we then proceed to <strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong>, the land of the<br />
famous Tiger Reserve, on an overnight journey.
DAY 04 (SAT)<br />
SAWAI MADHOPUR<br />
<strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong>, in Rajasthan, is home to<br />
the famous Ranthambore National Park<br />
and India’s efforts to conserve the<br />
dwindling wild cat species. If it’s your<br />
lucky day, you could spot a tiger lolling<br />
around lazily in the sun, or feverishly<br />
hunting down Sambhar around the lakes!<br />
You will have ample time to try sighting<br />
them during your morning and afternoon<br />
safaris.<br />
When you’re done with the jungle, feel free to share the spoils (of your<br />
photoshoots!) with Hi-Tea at <strong>Sawai</strong> <strong>Madhopur</strong> Lodge, the former hunting<br />
lodge of the erstwhile Royal family of <strong>Jaipur</strong><br />
Dinner on board.<br />
We then head on an overnight journey towards <strong>Udaipur</strong>, also known as the<br />
City of Lakes. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board the train.<br />
DAY 05 (SUN)<br />
UDAIPUR<br />
Set on the shores of the pristine Lake<br />
Pichola, <strong>Udaipur</strong> is surrounded by scenic<br />
hills and is known as the City of Lakes.<br />
The famous City Palace, a majestic<br />
white monument, has been built on the<br />
banks of this lake.<br />
Lunch on board.
You may get to cruise Lake Pichola to visit the marvelous Jag Mandir<br />
Palace that’s spread over four acres and noted for its marble pavilion and<br />
an imposing dome, if the monsoon God has showered enough rains to fill<br />
up the lake.<br />
Thereafter, rest up as we chug along overnight to <strong>Aurangabad</strong>!<br />
DAY 06 (MON)<br />
AURANGABAD<br />
Wake up to a dawn at <strong>Aurangabad</strong>,<br />
After early lunch a scenic drive takes<br />
you to Ellora Caves, a World heritage<br />
site where you will witness ancient<br />
Buddhist and Hindu cultures through<br />
monasteries and temples dating back to<br />
600 AD.<br />
We come back to the train where the<br />
train will be stationed for overnight.<br />
Dinner on board.<br />
DAY 07 (TUE)<br />
AURANGABAD<br />
After Breakfast on board, we will take you to visit Ajanta Caves, an<br />
architectural marvel for its time and a World Heritage site today. Rock-cut<br />
cave monuments with masterfully carved sculptures and paintings of<br />
Buddhist religious art, these depict universal pictorial art and are known to<br />
fuse the flow between Buddhist and Hindu faiths. We then catch up with<br />
the Indian Maharaja.<br />
Lunch on Board.<br />
We then depart on an overnight journey for the land of a million dreams,<br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong>.<br />
Dinner on board.
DAY 08 (WED)<br />
ARRIVE AT MUMBAI<br />
Our incredible journey of India comes to an end as we arrive at <strong>Mumbai</strong>.<br />
Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the commercial capital<br />
of India. The financial city of India, <strong>Mumbai</strong> is also known for its film and<br />
television industry, Bollywood, and is a land of many communities and<br />
cultures. Alight at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the morning<br />
enriched with the rich legacy of this land. The royal journey may be over,<br />
but the memory, we’re sure, will stay with you forever.<br />
*** END OF TOUR ***