Friday 19 October 2012

Indian Maharaja : Delhi to Mumbai by Luxury Train

Train : Indian Maharaja
8-Days/ 7 Night Escorted Tour
Train Type :  Luxury Train

The Tour
The Indian Maharaja, in particular, has risen to be one of the most popular luxury trains in India today. The train is a virtual five star hotel on wheels and has everything, maybe more, that you normally   associate with a luxury hotel. The Indian Maharaja has 11 passenger car - each more aesthetically done than the other. Each car has up to 4 cabins which offer a choice between twin beds and queen size beds.

There are 2 presidential suites, each with its own bedroom, living room and en-suite bathroom. That is luxury exemplified! It is sometimes fascinating to see all the facilities the suites afford when space is at such a premium. And yes, you get your own butler who will be dedicated to your services.

supreme comfort aboard the Deccan Odyssey while visiting some of India’s most iconic landmarks, including seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Ajanta Caves and Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Soak in the beauty of Udaipur, the “City of Lakes" and search for tigers in Ranthambore National Park. history and ineffable spirit come alive as you travel from Delhi to Mumbai.

Destinations Covered:  New Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Udaipur - Aurangabad - Mumbai

The Itinerary : 
Day 1 : Depart Delhi
Board the train late afternoon and enjoy the first dinner on board on the lovely dinning cars.

Day 2: Agra

After breakfast visit the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. and then after lunch in Agra continue to 16th-century Fatehpur Sikri—Great Mughal Emperor Akbar’s untouched, red sandstone capital city. Reboard the train at Bharatpur Railway Station and depart for Jaipur, with dinner on board.

Day 3: Jaipur
Jaipur the Pink City" of Jaipur Visit Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th-century masterpiece,Amber Fort, followed by the Jantar Mantar Observatory and Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"). Lunch in a city hotel. In the evening take in the City Palace followed by a Gala Dinner.

Day 4: Sawai Madhopur
there will be a jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park by canter.

Day 5: Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Take in the colorful City Palace, followed by a boat ride on Lake Pichola (subject to water levels).lunch on board.  The train travels to Aurangabad in the afternoon.

Day 6: Aurangabad
with breakfast on board  Depart for an afternoon excursion to Ellora Caves, with 34 monasteries and temples dedicated to three great religions like Hinduism and Jainism, Buddhism, and enjoy dinner on board.

Day 7: Aurangabad
After breakfast, then visit  rock-cut cave monuments, Ajanta CavesThe rest of the day free to enjoy the train's amenities as it travels to Mumbai. Dinner is served on board.

Day 8: Arrive Mumbai
After breakfast, disembark in Mumbai

Delhi to Mumbai - Route Map 
Occupancy Type   : Silver Class  :   Gold Class  :  Platinum Class
Single Occupancy :  USD 950      :   USD 1110   :  USD 1590
Twin Occupancy   :  USD 595      :   USD 695     :   USD 995

Other:
Rates do not include 3.09% service tax.

The Indian Maharaja Facilities
1 : Cabins
2 : Dining
3 : Bar
4 : Sitting Lounge
5 : Conference Car
6 : Health Spa

Thursday 18 October 2012

A Detour of Ancient Era Through Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey Train

luxury tourist train running in India, Indian Maharaja- Deccan Odyssey takes guests on an enchanting voyage through sublime landscapes of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh with its two journeys- Mumbai to Delhi Journey and Delhi to Mumbai. One of the several destinations covered by this Indian luxury train is Ajanta and Ellora caves, each of which traces the roots of ancient Indian civilization.
Both the sites are emblazoned as UNESCO World Heritage Site and are located in the inner fold of Sahyadri hills deep into the vegetation.

Welcome To Indian Maharaja Luxury Train
Longe bar of the Indian Maharaja
The mere glimpse of these two sites will astonish you with the creativity and artistry of Buddhist monks who carved them out from the mountains with the help of chisels and hammers. While Ajanta caves are characterized by Chaityas and Viharas featuring mural paintings depicting stories and events from the Jataka, Ellora Caves are the perfect embodiments of harmony between Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

Some famous caves at Ajanta and Ellora caves include
Cave 10 at Ajanta- The famous Chaitya hall containing 15 ft tall statue of Lord Buddha in a a sermonizing pose.
Cave 16 at Ellora- The Kailasanatha temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva and renowned as the largest monolithic structure in the world.