Early morning, transfer to aboard the Maharajas Express Luxury Train at New Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station.

We arrive Agra. Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the Mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. While its significance as a political centre ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. A pleasant town with a comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.

Later tour of the Agra Fort.

Emperor Akbar constructed the fortress along the banks of the Yamuna River in 1565 and grandson Shah Jahan, who used his favourite building material – White Marble, made further additions. Built primarily as a military defense structure, that got transformed into a Palace inside by Shah Jahan, that later became his gilded prison after his son Aurangzeb seized power in 1658. The dogleg design is a unique aspect of the fortress, which was meant to confuse attackers who made it past the first line of defense – crocodile-infested moat.

Brunch on-board

Dinner on-board

Overnight at Agra on Luxury Train The Maharajas Express.

Morning grand tour to the magnificent Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at an exclusive venue.

A Jewel of Muslim Art in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died giving birth to their 14th child, today renowned as the best wonder of the world. In 1631 construction began with 20,000 masters from India and Central Asia. Specialists were brought in from as far away as Europe to produce the exquisite marble screens and inlay work using precious stones.

Train proceeds to Sawai Madhopur.

On board Lunch followed by Safari in the Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary.

Tiger safaris traditionally take place at dawn and dusk when the big cats are on the move, hunting. In the morning, after tea or coffee and biscuits, you depart on your first tiger safari of the day. On your return, take breakfast and a few hours of leisure walking the grounds, or napping. In the late afternoon embark on a second safari to catch the best time of the evening to view tigers and photograph the park. Your naturalist will speculate where you can likely see the tigers emerge from the forest. Enjoy a rich diversity of fauna and flora, incl migratory birds.

Dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Jaipur.

After onboard breakfast, deboard to visit the Amber Fort.

Also referred to as the Amber Palace, the fort is located on a hill in Amer, Rajasthan. Just eleven kilometres from the city of Jaipur, the Amber fort is a major tourist attraction. Built by Raja Man Singh, the fort, which is also spelt as Amer fort, is a scenic marvel. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort's majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. The fort presents a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. It is built using red sandstone and white marble. The palace complex of the Amber fort has very attractive apartments. This complex was built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of about two centuries. This palace complex was used as the main residence of the Rajput Maharajas for a long period of time. Amber fort is associated with rich history which involves treachery and bloodshed.

Lunch on board.

Dinner at an exclusive venue.

Train proceeds to Bikaner.

Founded as a princely state in the 15th century, Bikaner became a British Protectorate in 1818 and home to one of the only two models of biplane used by the British Army during WWI. With sand dunes scattered across the city, Bikaner offers an ancient opulence with its rustic Junagarh Forress and Palace, made completely out of Red Sandstone and host to several empires. Nicknamed the Camel Country of India, Bikaner has some of the finest Camel breeds and home to world's largest camel breeding farm. Since the region is off the beaten track from the regular touristic cities of India, the experience here is much secluded and private. Yearly two day celebrations of its foundation day 'Akshaya Tritiya' is a must experience with locals flying kites and preparing exclusive dishes.

After a leisurely breakfast and lunch onboard, proceed to visit inside the 1478 built Junagarh Fortress and Museum showcasing exquisite Rajasthani architecture.

One of India's most impressive fort, it was constructed between 1589 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, ruler of Bikaner and a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar. The beautifully decorated Karan Mahal was the palace's Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Anup Mahal Chowk has lovely carved jarokhas (balcony windows) and jali screens, and was commissioned in the late 17th century by Maharaja Anup Mahal. Rooms off here include the sumptuous Anup Mahal, a hall of private audience with walls lacquered in red and gold, and the Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace), the walls of which are beautifully painted with blue cloud motifs and red and gold lightning.

Followed by an exclusive bar-be-cue evening on the sand dunes.

Train proceeds to Jodhpur, the blue washed city of rustic Rajasthan.

Breakfast and lunch onboard.

Morning at leisure.

Post lunch proceed to visit the Mehrangarh and a Walking Tour of the Old Clock Tower Market.

This medieval Blue Painted City houses the Mighty Mehrangarh Fortress that is still run by the Royal Family of Jodhpur. Towering 120m above the skyline of Jodhpur and its array of blue shaded Traditional Houses in the Old City, a colour sacred to the highest caste of Hinduism the Brahmins'. Jodhpur is set in the stark of the Great Indian Thar Desert, and offers plenty to the modern traveller.

From its heritage palaces, forts, temples to glittering bazaars selling everything from trumpets to saris. Experience the buzz of Jodhpur and its legendary history. Outskirts of Jodhpur a town called Bishnoi is home to the infamous 15th century 'Bishnoi Village Tribes'.

Followed by dinner at an exclusive venue.

Train proceeds to Udaipur, the princely lake city of British Raj.

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. As capital of the old Mewar State it was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of Muslim invasion. From the late 16th century, peace brought about an era of renaissance in the arts and encouraged the building of beautiful palaces around the lake, culminating in the City Palace, one of the largest palace complexes in the world. The lake itself is a romantic setting surrounding the gleaming white Lake Palace and the Jag Mandir, a refuge of the rebel Mughal prince, Shah Jahan, soon to be the creator of the incomparable Taj Mahal.

After onboard breakfast proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola for panoramic views of the glamour of royal India.

Next we visit to City Palace followed by lunch at an exclusive venue.

Surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas towering over the lake, the imposing City Palace is Rajasthan's largest palace, with a facade 244m long and 30.4m high. Construction was begun in 1599 by Maharana Udai Singh II, the city's founder, and it later became a conglomeration of structures (including 11 separate smaller palaces) built and extended by various maharanas, though it still manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design.

Evening at leisure.

Dinner on board as train proceeds to Mumbai.

Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is India's dream city and often related to New York of India. Mumbai has lots to offer to the modern traveller, from its renowned Bollywood film industry, a fashion epicentre, colonial-era architecture, Gateway of India by waterfront, a home to Asia's largest slums to the world's most expensive home. Mumbai, with its Colonial and Art Deco buildings, tall skyscrapers, wild traffic and frenetic pace of life, is one of India's most intriguing cities.

Breakfast and lunch on board.

Train Journey ends in Mumbai. Then half day city tour in Mumbai. Visit most famous Siddhivinayak Temple & Victoria Terminus. Afternoon free for shopping in Colaba area. Dinner in restaurant then timely transfer to airport to catch the flight from its own direction.

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