Arrive at railway station for your check in formalities
A royal welcome in traditional Indian style will greet you at the station, Sip on your welcome drink even as formalities are completed The train will depart for Agra at 2200 hours
Relax and recuperate in the plush coupes of the train after a delectable dining in restaurants of the train
Day Highlights:
Welcome Ceremony at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi
Arrive in Agra early in the morning and pay an early morning visit to Taj Mahal, a jewel of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
An endearing breakfast session with champagne at the Taj Khema overlooking Taj Mahal constitute the highlight of the day
Afterwards you have option of a shopping tour in Agra or local sightseeing tours to Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri, a ghost town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Post lunch, you will be visiting Agra Fort. Return to train for dinner and overnight stay as the train leaves for Ranthambore National Park, the next destination of the Indian Splendor itinerary aboard Maharajas Express.
Day Highlights:
Visit to Taj Mahal
Breakfast with champagne at Taj Khema
Optional shopping tour or sightseeing tours to Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri
Spa Session at Palace hotel (Non-Mandatory)
Visit Agra Fort after lunch
A thrilling game safari to Ranthambore National Park in the morning.
Departure to Jaipur after a lavish brunch on board the train after jungle safari.
Upon arrival, shopping and local sightseeing along with a guided countryside excursion and a Exhibition Elephant Polo Match.
Return to train for dinner and overnight stay.
Day Highlights:
Game Safari to Ranthambore National Park
Visit Amber fort, Jaipur
Exhibition Elephant Polo Match
Optional shopping tour/local sightseeing to the City Palace complex and Jantar Mantar
Play golf game/spa session (Non-Mandatory)
Early morning on the 4th day, you will arrive in the deserted kingdom of Bikaner.
Afterwards you can take an optional tour to either Lalgarh Palace or Deshnok Temple or cattle breeding farm.
In the afternoon, a tour to the majestic Junagarh Fort.
After lunch, partake in a camel cart procession around the undulating sand dunes. Later in the evening, enjoy the folk dance performance by Kalbeliyas and Langaas over sundowner cocktails and barbecue dinner amidst Sam sand dunes.
Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train.
Day Highlights:
Sightseeing Lalgarh Palace/Deshnok Temple/Cattle Breeding Farm (Optional)
Visit to Junagarh Fort
Sand dune excursion on a camel carter
Cultural performances by the Kalbeliya and Langa artists
After an unhurried breakfast, go on a jeep safari to Bishnoi’s abode Rohet for a cultural experience. Rohet is a haven for Black Buck Antelope.
Lunch at Rohet Garh.
Post-lunch expedition to Mehrangarh Fort and Old Clock Tower Market.
Dinner is scheduled at an exclusive private venue.
Post dinner, return to the train for overnight stay.
Day Highlights:
Jeep safari to Bishnoi’s abode Rohet
Relish a Gala dinner in Jodhpur
Spa Session (Non-Mandatory)
Trip to Mehrangarh Fort and Old Clock Tower Market
On the 6th day of the sojourn, you will arrive in the city of lakes – Udaipur.
After a leisurely breakfast, embark on local sightseeing tour to City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
After a sumptuous lunch, a guided walking tour of old bazaar of Udaipur or visit the ‘Vintage car collection’ of the royal family.
Dinner and overnight stay onboard the train.
Day Highlights:
Sightseeing tour to City Palace and Crystal Gallery in Udaipur.
Indulge in a Royal Lunch in Udaipur
Walking tour across Old Bazaar.
Vintage car collection of the Royal Family of Udaipur.
Optional Shopping tour or spa session.
On the 7th day of the tour itinerary, you will arrive in Balasinor, home to India’s Jurassic park.
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing excursion to the Dinosaur Fossil Park followed by a visit to the local village.
Rendezvous with the royal family of Balasinor over a royal lunch.
Return to the luxury and pampering of Maharajas Express train for dinner and overnight stay.
Day Highlights:
Visit one of the largest dinosaur fossil parks in the world.
Visit to the local village of Balasinor
Royal lunch with the royal family of Balasinor
Today your opulent ride on board one of the most luxurious trains in the world comes to an end.
Bid adieu to the Indian Splendour itinerary onboard the Maharajas Express on the eighth day of your luxury train tour.