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THE INDIAN MAHARAJA - DELHI TO MUMBAI
Delhi Agra Jaipur Sawai Madhopur Udaipur Aurangabad Mumbai

ITINERARY

01 DAY/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.

02 DAY/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.

03 DAY/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 17th 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.

04 DAY/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.

05 DAY/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!

06 DAY/MON » AURANGABAD : Wake up to a dawn at Jalgaon, near 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 at Bhusawal railway station, where the train will be stationed for overnight.Dinner on board.

07 DAY/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 at Bhusawal railway station. Lunch on Board.We then depart on an overnight journey for the land of a million dreams, Mumbai. Dinner on board.

08 DAY/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.

  DEPARTURE DATES :
 
   Delhi – Mumbai
  05.10.2011 to 12.10.2011 19.10.2011 to 26.10.2011 02.11.2011 to 09.11.2011 16.11.2011 to 23.11.2011
 
  30.11.2011 to 07.12.2011 28.12.2011 to 04.01.2012 25.01.2012 to 01.02.2012 15.02.2012 to 22.02.2012
 
 29.02.2012 to 07.03.2012 21.03.2012 to 28.03.2012 11.04.2012 to 18.04.2012  
 
  PUBLISHED RATES :
  The rates valid from September 2011 to April 2012 are:
 
  Occupancy Silver Class Gold Class Platinum Class
  Single US $ 950. 00 US $ 1110. 00 US $ 1590. 00
  Twin US $ 595. 00 US $ 695. 00 US $ 995. 00
 
  The rates are per person per night for a minimum of 7 nights and EXCLUDING 2.58% service tax. 10% surcharge on Christmas and New Year departure.
 
  INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS :
 
Silver Class Stay in deluxe cabins, all transfers, tours and excursion by air-conditioned luxury coaches.
Gold Class Stay in deluxe cabins, all transfers, tours and excursions by air-conditioned private car with private language failing English speaking local guides (different guides in different cities, guide not staying on the Train with clients, only English Speaking naturalist for jungle safari).
Platinum Class Stay in Presidential suite, all transfers, tours and excursions by air-conditioned private car with private language failing English speaking local guides (different guides in different cities, guide not staying on the Train with clients, only English Speaking naturalist for jungle safari).
 
  General inclusions for all the classes of travel :
  • All meals starting from Dinner on Wednesday till Breakfast on day 08 i.e. next Wednesday.
  • Entrances to monuments, National Park and other places of visits as per program.
  • 02 Jungle Safari by canters at Ranthambhore (even for Gold class). Jeep safaris for Platinum class
  • Boat ride at Lake Pichola (subject to water levels).
  • Gala Dinner at Durbar Hall at Fateh Prakash Palace-Udaipur or Gala Dinner at City Palace-Jaipur
  • Services of English Speaking guides for sightseeing as per booking class.
  • Mineral water, Tea and Coffee throughout the journey.
 
  General exclusions for all the classes of travel :
  • Any drinks (soft drinks, cocktails or liquor) whether on board the train or at land hotels will be payable directly.
  • Camera/ video camera charges, insurance, any airfare, airport tax
  • Facilities at Conference car, Business centre, Beauty Saloon and Spa.
  • Tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.
  • Anything which is not mentioned in the "inclusions" section above.
  Please note :
  • Tariff Subject to change without notice.
  Payment & Cancellation Policy :
  • Booking terms :
  • USD 1000 per person will be required at the time of booking. This will be non-refundable and non-adjustable. Balance amount to be paid 90 days prior to commencement of journey.
  Terms for cancellation :
  • 30% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 89 - 60 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
  • 50% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 59 - 45 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
  • 100% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 44 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
  IMPORTANT NOTES :
  • If payments are made in INR, the prevailing ROE at the time of booking will be applicable. Please do check with us the applicable ROE before remitting the payment.
  • TIM services start from receiving the clients at the pre assigned check-in places (Safdarjung Railway Station for DEL-BOM departures and CST Station in Mumbai for BOM-DEL departures) and will end with clients disembarking at the respective Railway Stations (presently these are Safdarjung Railway Station for BOM-DEL run and CST Station in Mumbai for DEL-BOM run). Please do check with us 7 days prior to client's boarding the Train on the exact time and place for check-in and de-boarding as these are subject to change.
  • Transfers to and from at these check-in and de-boarding places are NOT included in our costs.
  • Since there are very limited double bedded cabins on the Train, the request for providing the same will be entertained only if requested at the time of booking. Even then the allocation will be made at the time of check-in and we cannot guarantee a large bed at the time of booking.
  • The Train has 2 classes of cabins:
  • Base category is called as Deluxe cabins or Deluxe Suite.
  • Second / highest category is called as Presidential Suite.
  Terms for cancellation :
  • 30% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 89 - 60 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
  • 50% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 59 - 45 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
  • 100% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 44 days prior to commencement of Train journey.