Itinerary Highlights
- Marvel at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Travel on an epic journey across India on a world-leading leading luxury train
- Dine at Rambagh Palace, a place of royal heritage and elaborate splendour
- Be moved by an evening Aarti celebration in honour of the goddess of the Ganges
- Best time to travel October, November & February - March
What's Included
- Accommodation Throughout
- International Flights
Greig
Travel Specialist
What a journey awaits you on this epic India tour which begins and ends in Delhi, travelling in between on the Maharajas’ Express train to see many of the country’s finest sights.
Arriving into Delhi you’ll begin the adventure with a two-night stay at the Grande Dame of the East, The Imperial New Delhi. The hotel is an experience in itself with its elaborate interiors and legendary status. Plus there is time scheduled on this suggested itinerary for a sightseeing tour of the city.
Next you’ll board what is often referred to as the world’s leading luxury train, the Maharajas’ Express. Your stay onboard in a Deluxe Cabin includes all meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits and the Maharajas famous butler service. These lavish cabins are en suite and have air conditioning and modern amenities including WiFi. Each car of the train is attended by valets for attentive, personal service on your journey.
This six-night train journey will wend its way to many of India’s best tourist spots. First is Jaipur, where you’ll visit the hilltop palace complex of Amber Fort. Then the former royal residence of the City Palace enthralls with its stunning galleries and museums. A highlight for many is the dinner scheduled here at the ‘Jewel of Jaipur’, Rambagh Palace.
An early start can then afford fantastic wildlife spotting opportunities on a game drive in the Ranthambore National Park, contrastingly followed that afternoon by a wander through the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Next morning you’ll tick the Taj Mahal from your bucket list, with a visit to this Wonder of the World. An experience you’ll never forget to see a much-coveted monument early in the morning when it’s serene and peaceful.
The Maharajas’ Express will then travel through the night to get you to Orchha Fort in time for an explore and village tour in a tuktuk. That afternoon you’ll spend at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Group of Temples, before an ‘Indian Evening’ back on the train.
Your final full day onboard will see a stop to visit the Sarnath ruins and silk weaving centre. Then that evening an experience which for many is one of the best of the whole journey; a boat ride on the Ganges to witness evening Aarti.
The journey ends back where it all started, at The Imperial in Delhi, for a final taste of India’s high culture before your flight home.
Itinerary
Day 2 Arrive Delhi
Day 3 Delhi
Day 4 Delhi to Jaipur
Day 5 Jaipur to Ranthambore
Day 6 Ranthambore to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra
Day 7 Agra to Orchha
Day 8 Orcha to Khajuraho to Varanasi
Day 9 Varanasi
Day 10 Varanasi to Delhi
Greig
Travel Specialist
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