MONTH

Departures from Mumbai

(From C.S.T.Railway Station)

Departures from Delhi

(From Safdarjung Railway Station)

October 2010

6^th & 20^th

13^th & 27^th

November 2010

10^th & 24^th

17^th

December 2010

8^th & 22^nd

1^st, 15^th & 29^th

January 2011

19^th

26^th

February 2011

2^nd & 16^th

9^th & 23^rd

March 2011

16^th

23^rd

April 2011

6^th

13^th

SILVER CLASS 

GOLD CLASS

PLATINUM CLASS

Single Room

US$ 5229

US$ 6433

US$ 8764

Sharing Twin

US$ 4095

US$ 5089

US$ 7420

Silver class

Accommodation in a Deluxe cabin, Group transfers, sightseeing and other excursions

Gold Class

Accommodation in a Deluxe cabin, Private transfers, Individual Sightseeing and other Excursions, Individual guide for sightseeing.

Platinum class

Accommodation in a Presidential suite, Private transfers, Individual Sightseeing and other Excursions, Individual guide for sightseeing.

Tariff Excludes:  Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car Facilities, Spa Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature

Mumbai

Day 01 – Wed

Meet and greet at 1600 hrs at Victoria Terminus (now called as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus) Railway Station to board the train. Dinner and overnight on board the train.

The train travels from Mumbai to Daulatabad (Aurangabad)

Aurangabad 

Day 02 – Thu

After breakfast on board, proceed for sightseeing of Ellora Caves (22 kms/1 hr). Ellora is one of the highly visited World heritage sites of India. It has some of the excellent stonework depicting the legends related to Lord Shiva as well as Brahmanism, Jainism and Buddhism. Lunch at a City Hotel.

Then drive to Ajanta (100 kms / 3 hrs) for sightseeing. Ajanta -  caves, located deep within the Sahyadri hills above the Waghora, depict the story of Buddhism that prevailed here during 200 BC to 650 AD.

Later, drive to Jalgaon railway station to board the train (55 kms / 1hour 30min). Dinner on board the train which then leaves for overnight journey to Udaipur.

Udaipur 

Day 03 – Fri

Arrive Udaipur, Late brunch on board the train. Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. Proceed for Sightseeing Tour of Udaipur City. In the evening take a cruise on Lake Pichola, followed by a Gala Dinner at a city hotel.

After dinner, board the train for overnight stay. The train travels overnight to Sawai Madhopur.

Sawai Madhopur

Day 04 – Sat

Morning Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park by Non Air conditioned (Canter) Ranthambore National Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger’s efforts at conservation in the country. Afternoon Jungle safari by Non Air Conditioned Canter. All meals on board the train.

Overnight on board the train which then travels on an overnight journey to Jaipur.

Jaipur

Day 05 – Sun

Arrive Jaipur. The city of victory, Jaipur presides over the fascinating desert state, a formidable fort and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dot throughout its precincts. After breakfast on board, you will be driven just outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. An elephant (alternatively by jeeps) will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. En-route to Amber see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.

In the afternoon, you will visit the city of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. You will also have the opportunity to wander about the local markets.

Lunch and Dinner on board train. Train leaves for Bharatpur on overnight journey.

Agra 

Day 06 – Mon

Arrival early in the morning in Bharatpur. After breakfast on board drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace. Later visit Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Also visit Agra fort - an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board the train which leaves for Delhi.

Delhi 

Day 07 – Tue

Breakfast on board. Later, proceed for sightseeing of Delhi with lunch at city hotel.

You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort – a world heritage site, continuing to the Jama Masjid, It is the largest mosque in India, accommodating up to 25,000 worshippers at one time.

The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. The tour also includes a photo stop at the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence.

Cocktail Dinner & Overnight onboard train.

Leave Delhi

Day 08 - Wed

After breakfast check-out and transfer to the respective hotels or Airport.

Journey ends.

Delhi 

Day 01 – Wed

In the morning, welcome meeting at hotel. Later, proceed for sightseeing of Delhi with lunch at city hotel. You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort – a world heritage site, continuing to the Jama Masjid, It is the largest mosque in India, accommodating up to 25,000 worshippers at one time. The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. The tour also includes a photo stop at the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence.

Dinner on board and then depart for Bharatpur (Agra). Overnight onboard train.

Agra 

Day 02 – Thu

After breakfast on board the train, drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. This deserted red sandstone city was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace. Later visit Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Also visit Agra fort - an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. The train leaves for Jaipur.

Jaipur

Day 03 – Fri

Arrive Jaipur. The city of victory, Jaipur presides over the fascinating desert state, a formidable fort and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dot throughout its precincts. After breakfast on board, you will be driven just outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. An elephant (alternatively by jeeps) will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. En-route to Amber see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.

In the afternoon, you will visit the city of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. You will also have the opportunity to wander about the local markets. Lunch & Dinner on board train. Train leaves for Sawai Madhopur on overnight journey.

Sawai Madhopur

Day 04 – Sat

Morning Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park by Non Air conditioned (Canter) Ranthambore National Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger’s efforts at conservation in the country. Afternoon Jungle safari by Non Air Conditioned Canter. All meals on board the train.

Overnight on board the train which then travels on an overnight journey to Udaipur.

Udaipur 

Day 05 – Sun

Arrive Udaipur, breakfast on board the train. Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. Proceed for Sightseeing Tour of Udaipur City. In the evening take a cruise on Lake Pichola, followed by a Special Dinner at a city hotel.

After dinner, board the train for overnight stay. The train travels overnight to Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad

Day 06 – Mon

After Breakfast sight seeing at Ahmadabad. Emperor Jehangir sneered that Ahmadabad was actually Gardabad (The City of Dust). But a Muslim historian Muhammad Qasim Firishta said that it was on the whole, the handsomest city in Hindoostan. Both statements contain a grain of truth. Ahmadabad is a dusty, noisy, chaotic city. It is also very beautiful, its mosques marked with delightful minarets, elaborate tracery and infinite attention to detail. You will first visit Teen Darwaza - a triple gateway 37 feet high built by Sultan Ahmed. Next Jamma Masjid – which is one of the biggest and oldest mosques for Friday prayers. Built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423, the mosque is situated in the centre of the old city. You will also visit Shaking minarets & Jain Temple. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board train. Train leaves for Jalgaon in the evening.

Aurangabad 

Day 07 – Tue

After breakfast on board, proceed by bus to Ajanta (55 kms / 1hour 30min). Ajanta -  caves, located deep within the Sahyadri hills above the Waghora, depict the story of Buddhism that prevailed here during 200 BC to 650 AD.  Then drive to Aurangabad for lunch at city hotel (100 kms/3 hrs).

Sightseeing of Aurangabad visiting Bibi Ka Maqbara , Panchakki. Bibi Ka Maqbara - Modelled on the Taj Mahal, Aurangabad's Mughal tomb garden was built by Prince Azam Khan in memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Daurani. Panchakki , the word Panchakki literally means water mill. Transfer to Daulatabad (15 kms/30 mnts). Upon arrival board on train. Dinner on Board.

Later evening departure for Mumbai on an overnight journey.

Leave Mumbai

Day 08 - Wed

Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the commercial capital of India. Alight at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the morning, the royal journey is over, but the memory of which, will live on forever. Journey ends.