IRCTC offers 'Splendour' tour on Indian Railways Maharajas Express; price, other details here
Under this package, you would be see places like Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Balasinor and even Mumbai. The trip, offered under the package starting at a price of $5,980, has been scheduled from October 2018 to April 2019. The trip through Maharajas Express named as 'The Indian Splendour' has unique features to attract not only native tourists but also to woo foreign travellers, who want to see the legacy and heritage of India on a grand scale.
If you want to enjoy scenic beauty of India in right royal luxury, you have a great opportunity to do so now, courtesy Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which is offering an 8-day luxury trip on the Indian Railways special train the Maharajas Express. Under this package, you would be see places like Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Balasinor and even Mumbai. The trip, offered under the package starting at a price of $5,980, has been scheduled from October 2018 to April 2019.
The trip through Maharajas Express named as 'The Indian Splendour' has unique features to attract not only native tourists but also to woo foreign travellers, who want to see the legacy and heritage of India on a grand scale. The 8-day tour has been divided in the following way:
Day 1. The journey begins with a royal welcome of travellers at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi followed by a sumptuous dinner on the on-board restaurants- Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal. This Indian Railway station is in the middle of plush South Delhi.
Day 2. The guests arrive in Agra, erstwhile Mughal era city, to visit the epitome of architecture, Taj Mahal, followed by Champagne breakfast atop Taj Khema.
Day 3. After reaching Sawai Madhopur, guests begin their journey for an adventurous game drive at Ranthambore National Park, and then depart for Jaipur, where they feel the past glory in the city Palace/Jai Mahal Palace.
Day 4. The guests arrive in Bikaner and after going the erstwhile Rajput kingdom, proceed to visit historic Junagarh Fort.
Day 5. As they reach Jodhpur city, the second largest city of Rajasthan, and the seat of Marwar kingdom, they can enjoy Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel, an excursion to Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada.
Day 6. Guests will arrive in Udaipur, known as the city of lakes, and enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola and then visit the City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
Day 7. Guest reach the Sevalia Railway Station, Kheda district in Gujarat, and proceed to see Dinosaur Fossil Park, and Garden Palace, Balasinor.
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Day 8. On the last day of the journey, guests will arrive at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai, the corporate capital of India.
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