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India’s Golden Triangle Aboard the Maharajas’ Express
From £6,245
Summary
India’s famous Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur has long been a favourite with those who wish to sample India’s highlights, however, this luxurious four-day Maharajas’ Express experience offers overnight travel negating the need for long road transfers and bringing you into the heart of the cities. This incredible rail journey includes gems such as the battle-scarred Amber Fort, the breathtakingly majestic Taj Mahal, dinner at the impressive Rambagh Palace and an exciting game drive in Ranthambore National Park – home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. In addition is a 5-star stay in Delhi with a city tour of New Delhi, the National Rail Museum, National Transport Museum and Rewari Loco Shed. Why not start your discoveries early by taking a 5-star pre-tour excursion to historical Shimla in the foothills of the Himalayas or take a post-tour exploration to ride the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and savour the energy and colours of Kolkata to complement the highlights of India at a pace that suits you.
Explore The Maharajas’ Express
Hop aboard the world’s leading luxury tour train in India for an exclusive experience truly unlike any other. At 23 carriages in length, this iconic train boasts tastefully decorated interiors along with two restaurants and two bar/lounges. This train is an absolute must for anyone dreaming of the ultimate India itinerary, which may include the Golden Triangle or the vast wildlife reserve at the Ranthambore National Park.
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£6,245
Deposit: £1,500 Single supplement: £3,625
Includes flights
Your itinerary
Day 1 -
Enjoy access to the airport Executive Lounge before we fly from London to Delhi on our overnight flight. Alternatively, take our 5-day pre-tour extension to Shimla.
| Meals included | In-flight |
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Day 2 -
We transfer to our hotel and take an afternoon orientation tour of New Delhi stopping at India Gate, view the impressive statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the fascinating Bangla Sahib Sikh temple which feeds thousands of people every day through its huge community kitchen, and drive past the Presidential Building.
| Hotel | Taj Palace, Delhi |
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| Meals included | Dinner |
Day 3 -
Morning transfer to Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station for our welcome and check-in before boarding the Maharajas’ Express for your 3-night journey. Enjoy brunch and a briefing of the adventure ahead as we depart for Agra. Arrive Agra for a guided visit of the incredible and awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum on the banks of the river Yamuna. This afternoon perhaps take an optional excursion relaxing at a hotel spa or enjoy Mohabbat the Taj Show, bookable onboard.
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 4 -
A long but rewarding day as we take an early morning guided visit to the incredible red-sandstone Agra Fort, the former residence of mughals and seat of government. Return to the train and breakfast onboard. Our rail journey continues to Sawai Madhopur where, after lunch, we travel by coach to Ranthambore National Park for a Game Drive. Not only home to Royal Bengal Tigers, this famous park has a rich population of wildlife including leopards, sloth bears, deer, marsh crocodiles and 320 species of birds. Return to the train and proceed to Jaipur.
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 5 -
Today we head for the Amber Fort in Jaipur for a guided visit of this incredible palace complex of pale yellow and pink sandstone. Later today perhaps take an optional excursion relaxing at a hotel spa, visit the City Palace and Observatory or a take a local guided city tour. Relax this afternoon before we enjoy a dinner with entertainment at Rambagh Palace.
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 6 -
After breakfast we bid a fond farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as we arrive return to Safdarjung Station, Delhi. Afternoon visit to the National Rail Museum and enjoy tea with an expert on heritage railways.
| Hotel | Taj Palace, Delhi |
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| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 7 -
Today we take a full day trip to Rewari Loco Shed that houses some of India’s last surviving steam locomotives. A highlight of the loco shed is the Fairy Queen, built in 1855 and one of the world’s oldest operational steam locomotive and the Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram.
| Hotel | Taj Palace, Delhi |
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| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 8 -
We transfer to Delhi airport for our return flight to London. Alternatively take our 6-day post tour extension to explore and Darjeeling and Kolkata.
| Meals included | Breakfast |
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Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Meals - as per the itinerary
- Train travel
- All visits as outlined in the itinerary
| Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 February 2024 | BIGT240209 | 9 February 2024 (Friday) | 16 February 2024 (Friday) | £6,245 (inc. flights) |
£1,500 | £3,625 | Book your trip |
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