Day 1: Mumbai
Welcome to a regal journey aboard the Maharajas Express as you embark on Heritage of India tour. In the evening you will check in and enjoy a warm welcome even as you complete your registration formalities. Proceed towards Ajanta, your first destination in the circuit
Dinner and overnight stay onboard the Maharaja train
Day Highlights:
Welcome Ceremony at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Day 2: Ajanta
After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Ajanta Caves, the rock-cut caves dating back to 2nd century B.C. and comprising of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain sculpted art.
Dinner and overnight stay onboard the train
Day Highlights:
Guided Tour to Ajanta Caves
Day 3: Udaipur
Post breakfast; embark on a sightseeing tour to the City Palace complex and Crystal gallery. The royal lunch served in the gallery restaurant of the Fateh Prakash Palace forms the crescendo of the day. Post lunch, you have an option to go on a walking tour across the old bazaar, market, of the Udaipur city or visit the vintage car collection or royal family or take delight in Son-et-Lumiere program at City Palace.
Dinner and overnight stay on-board the train
Day Highlights:
Sightseeing tour to City Palace and Crystal Gallery in Udaipur
Son-et-Lumiere program at City Palace
Walking tour across Old Bazaar
Vintage car collection of the Royal Family of Udaipur
Day 4: Jodhpur
On the 4th day of the tour itinerary, you will arrive in the sun city of Rajasthan-Jodhpur. Post a delectable brunch and a lavish lunch, embark on an expedition to the Old Clock Tower Market followed by a leisurely trip across the Mehrangarh Fort. Dinner is scheduled at a 5-star hotel followed by an optional tour of the Rohet Garh village, home to Bishnoi tribe.
Later, return to train for dinner and overnight stay
Enjoy a high-tea organized for you within the premises of the Jai Vilas Palace before returning to
the train for overnight stay and dinner
Day Highlights:
Expedition to the Old Clock Tower
Trip to Mehrangarh Fort
Optional Tour to Rohet Garh village
Day 5: Bikaner
On arrival in the city, you can take an optional tour to either Deshnok temples or Lalgarh Palace Museum or Camel breeding farm or choose to shop for Kundan jewelry.
In the afternoon, you will head to the Junagarh Fort.
Post lunch, take a ride on a camel cart nearby Sam sand dunes. Later in the evening, enjoy a sand dune excursion followed by cultural performances by the Kalbeliya and Langa artists accompanied with sundowner cocktails and barbecue dinner.
Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train
Day Highlights:
Visits to Deshnok Temples/Lalgarh Palace Museum
Camel Breeding Farm
Antique Kundan jewelry shopping
Visit to Junagarh Fort
Sam Sand dune excursion on a camel carter
Cultural performances by the Kalbeliya and Langa artists
Day 6: Jaipur
Post-breakfast; embark on a local sightseeing spree across the heart of Jaipur. Do not miss to savor on the Exhibition Elephant Polo Match and a lavish lunch with champagne. Explore the unassailable Amber Fort post lunch. Later, you may opt for a shopping tour in Jaipur or choose to indulge in spa session or play golf or visit City Palace
Later, return to train for dinner and overnight stay
Day Highlights:
Exhibition Elephant Polo Match
Elephant ride to the top of Amber Fort
Day 7: Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore National Park) - Agra
Enjoy an early morning jeep safari through the Ranthambore National Park. Post safari, savor on the brunch aboard the Maharajas' Express while you will travel down to Fatehpur Sikri, your next destination. On reaching the city, you can visit the local attractions housed here such as Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal. Fatehpur Sikri is a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site
In the evening, return to the train for dinner and overnight stay
Day Highlights:
Jeep Safari to Ranthambore National Park
Visit to attractions in and around UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri
Day 8: Agra - Delhi
Early morning on the last day of the sojourn, you will travel to Agra, home to the grand structure Taj Mahal. Pride of India, Taj Mahal is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you can take delight in a lavish breakfast accompanied by Champagne at Taj Khema. While you treat yourself to a grand lunch aboard the Maharajas' Express, the train will traverse back to Delhi to mark the end of the voyage aboard this India luxury train
The Heritage of India sojourn comes to an end
Day Highlights:
Visit to Taj Mahal, Agra
Breakfast with Champagne at Taj Khema