Heritage of India Journey
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Embarkation & Disembarkation
- Check-in Venue & Timing - The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai / 08:30 hrs
- Departure Station & Timing - Mumbai - Chatrpati Shivaji Terminus / 10:50 hrs
- Arrival Station & Timing - Delhi - Safdarjung Station / 14:40 hrs
Notes
Our Location
6 Nights Heritage of India journey of Maharajas Express from Mumbai to New Delhi
Destinations Covered: Lake City of Udaipur ⇒Fort Town of Jodhpur ⇒Desert Outpost of Bikaner ⇒Pink City of Jaipur-Ranthambore Tiger Reserve ⇒Fatehpur Sikri ⇒Agra Taj Mahal.
Report by 08:30 hrs. in the morning at the Banquet Hall of the Taj Mahal Hotel (located opposite of the Gateway of India) for check-in formalities of Maharajas’ Express Train Tour. Following this, guests are transferred to Railway Station to board the Maharajas’ Express Train. Find the welcome ceremony at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Train departs at 10:50 hrs. Lunch & dinner on-board.
Arrive early morning to Udaipur - the City of Lakes and also referred to as Venice of the East.
Post breakfast, disembark from the train & first enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace (one of the largest palace complex in India) with scalloped arches, fretted balconies, and cupolas & Crystal Gallery - with display of personal collection of Udaipur Royalty.
Return to comforts of Maharajas Express for lunch & then either be at leisure or Avail optional tours.
Dinner at Exclusive Palace Venue. (Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace or Jagmandir Island Palace.)
Train departs from Udaipur at night.
Optional Trip
- Shopping trip.
- Spa facility at 5-star hotel.
Train arrives in Jodhpur in the morning. Post breakfast, you may relax on the train or avail optional tours.
After on board lunch, explore this erstwhile capital of Marwar, which is set like jewel amidst golden sands and is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces from Rajput era. Proceed on a walking tour of Old Clock Tower Market and visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort to admire the intricate latticed windows, elaborately carved panels and elegantly curved porches.
Then enjoy a Royal Cocktail Evening with cultural program & array of sumptuous Marwar culinary delights. (at Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh.)
Post dinner return to Railway Station & train departs.
Optional tours:
Jeep Safari excursion to a nearby located Bishnoi village-traditional eco farmers.
Train arrives at Bikaner Station in the morning. Post breakfast you may relax on the train or avail optional tours.
After Lunch on board, visit late 16th century built Junagarh Fort- a formidable structure encircled by a moat and features numerous decorative halls. Later proceed for excursion to sand dunes with en-route high-tea stop at Gajner Palace. On arrival at the sand dunes you are greeted by cocktails, barbeque and folk dances.
Later drive back to Railway Station as train departs.
Optional tours:
- Visit to Lalgarh Museum
- Local City Tour
After on board breakfast, proceed for excursion to Amber Fort Palace - constructed in late 16th century using combination of Red sandstone & marble & having large ramparts, series of well decorated gates & hallways, Halls of Public & Private Audience. After sightseeing proceed for lunch at Rambagh Palace Hotel & later return back to comforts of Maharajas Express Train OR Avail Optional Activities.
Train departs from Jaipur at Night & Dinner On board.
Optional Tours in Jaipur (at extra cost-on direct payment)
- Enjoy Spa facilities at 5 star hotel.
- Private shopping tour.
- Visit to City Palace and Working Sun Dial (Jantar Mantar)
Arrive, early morning, at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and proceed for excursion to the Jungles of Ranthambore- the erstwhile private hunting ground of the Maharajas for possible sighting of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. These jungles are also home to, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard. Post safari, return to the railway station & train departs.
Breakfast & lunch on board.
Afternoon visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri Palace Town, built in red sandstone in the late 16th century & abandoned within 20 years of it’s construction Due to water scarcity. This deserted Mughal City, offers imposing gateways, grandiose halls and beautifully sculptured palaces. Enjoy an & Indian Evening "followed by on board dinner.
Early morning, visit to one of the wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal, constructed entirely out of white marble and is an architectural masterpiece featuring beautiful inlay work and marble screens. This is followed by another exclusive event, champagne breakfast atop a hillock (at Taj Khema) overlooking Taj Mahal; then return to the train and depart.
Lunch on board as Maharajas Express Train arrives in Delhi, Safdarjung Railway Station by 14:40 hrs. Check out on arrival.
Note :
- Train Tour Operator reserves the right to change & amend the scheduled tour program at short notice, to suit local logistics.
- For booking of optional tours, please contact on-board Guest Relations Executive.
- Optional tours mentioned in the itinerary are at an extra cost.
- For booking & cancelation terms & conditions, please visit the tariff page.
- Train Tour Operator (IRCTC) reserves the right to cancel the scheduled depart if occupancy is less & refund the advance received (with NO further liability)
Schedule
Heritage of India Price for Season 2024-2025
Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) 2024-25
| Adult | Single Supplement | |
| Deluxe Cabins | USD 8,130.00 | USD 6,100.00 |
| Junior Suite | USD 10,390.00 | USD 9,360.00 |
| Suite | USD 14,490.00 | USD 14,490.00 |
| Presidential Suite | USD 24,890.00 | USD 24,890.00 |
Booking Procedure
- Advice preferred date of journey with cabin type & number of passengers.
- We require Name/Nationality/Date of Birth/Passport Numbers of all the passengers to process booking request.
- Booking will be confirmed on receipt of MINIMUM 30% advance deposit of Ticket Value.
- Balance Payment must reach us at least 70 days before tour depart.
- Booking request made less than 70 days before tour depart, will be confirmed on receipt of one time full deposit of ticket value.
- Payment can be made by Bank Wire transfer OR Online Credit Card Authorization.
- To issue Travel documents, we require Passport Copy of all passengers & Reservation Form.
- Advice interest to Book Hotels in New Delhi & Mumbai or customized package tours pre/post train tour journey.
- Passengers are advised to pre-book Tour Insurance from country of origin of travel.
Cancellation Terms
- Royal Indian Trains Company is Authorized Booking Agent of Train Operator (IRCTC) & our liability is limited to that of Booking Agent Only.
- All requests for cancellation must be made in writing & acknowledged by us.
- Minimum 30% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee if booking cancelled > 65 days before tour depart.
- Minimum 50% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee if booking Cancelled between 64 days to 50 days before tour depart.
- Full 100% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee if booking cancelled < 49 days before tour depart.
- Request for Change in Passenger Name/Journey Date as per IRCTC policy.
- All overseas refunds ,as per cancellation policy are subject to rules & regulations of Reserve Bank Of India.
- Royal Indian Trains reserves the right to deduct US$ 100 bank processing fee to process overseas funds & will be refunded in equivalent INR Rupees as per amount received.
- Train Tour Operator (IRCTC) reserves the right to cancel the scheduled depart if occupancy is less & refund the advance received (with NO further liability).
Important :
- Disputes, if any, are subject to Jurisdiction of Courts of New Delhi (India) Only.
Payment Options :
- By Online Credit Card Authorization OR Swift Wire Transfer OR NEFT/RTGS Transfer
