DAY 01 (WED) ARRIVE AT MUMBAI
Welcome aboard a fascinating journey of India! We commence at 16:00 hrs from Victoria Terminus, also known as Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus.

The financial capital of India, Mumbai is also known for its film and television industry, Bollywood, and is a land of many communities and cultures.

After the check-in process is over, the Coach Butler would take your baggage in his custody until transferring them onto your designated Cabin.

Once onboard and, in the cozy confines of your Cabins, we leave Mumbai behind us for an overnight journey towards Aurangabad.

This evening you could familiarize yourself with the layout of the train, especially with the location of the Spa, Restaurants and the Bar.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard.

DAY 02 (THU) AURANGABAD
Wake up to a golden dawn at Chalisgaon, near Aurangabad, where you will take in the sights of ancient art and architecture through the forenoon.

The city of Aurangabad was founded by Malik Ambar in 1610. It received its current name in 1653 when Aurangzeb made it the capital of the Deccan.

The Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site, are carved into the side of a basaltic hill 30 km from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of cave-temple architecture, they encompass 34 rock-cut shrines representing Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art dating from the 4th to 5th century AD. The 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre Hindu, and the 5 caves to the north are Jain. The most remarkable is the Kailash temple, meant to be a replica of Shiva’s celestial abode at Mt. Kailash. It is the best example of rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel.

You would then return to Aurangabad from where you can hop back on board The Indian Maharaja.

Lunch on board.

In the evening we then depart for an overnight journey to Jalgaon, now a bustling industrial town and a convenient jump-off point for the Ajanta Caves. Dinner on board.

DAY 03 (FRI) AURANGABAD
After Breakfast on board, we will take you to visit Ajanta Caves, another World Heritage site and an architectural marvel for its time. The 30 rock-hewn Buddhist caves at Ajanta have been masterfully carved and are adorned with sculptures and frescoes, portraying in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Many of the caves house panels depicting stories from the Jatakas, Buddha’s previous births etc.

We then catch up with the Indian Maharaja at the Jalgaon railway station.

Lunch on board.

The day ends with a splendid dinner on board as we travel overnight towards our next destination Mumbai.

Dinner on board.

DAY 04 (SUN) UDAIPUR
Set on the shores of the pristine Lake Pichola, Udaipur is surrounded by scenic hills and is known as the City of Lakes. The famous City Palace, a majestic white monument, has been built on the banks of this lake.

This morning we take you for a sightseeing tour of the city beginning with the City Palace and Museum. The largest palace complex in India, it is a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences. Of special note is the Crystal Gallery, a breath taking collection of crystals of Maharana Sajjan Singh. The crystal item includes tables, sofa sets, dinning table, dressers, fountains and even beds besides a whole array of washing bowls, decanters and perfume bottles. There is also an exquisite jewel studded carpet, which is beyond description.

Lunch on board.

You may get to cruise Lake Pichola to visit the marvelous Jag Mandir Palace that’s spread over four acres and noted for its marble pavilion and an imposing dome, if the monsoon God has showered enough rains to fill up the lake.

Then join in for a Gala Dinner at Durbar Hall, Fateh Prakash Palace. Thereafter, rest up as we chug along overnight to Sawai Madhopur, where you gear up for a wild treat the next day!

DAY 05 (SAT) SAWAI MADHOPUR
Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan, is the jump-off point to the famous Ranthambore National Park, and India’s efforts to conserve the dwindling wild cat species can be seen here.

The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country where a multitude of visitors are likely to spot one of these majestic animals. Once, private tiger reserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur, in 1972 the sanctuary came under the Project Tiger scheme. It covers 410 sq km and runs from the easternmost spur of the Aravalis to the Vindhya Range.

Apart from tiger you can see herds of Chital and Sambar deer and herds of wild boar, Nilgai antelope and chinkara gazelles. There are also sloth beer, a few leopards and crocodiles. Extensive bird life includes jungle fowl, patridges, quails, crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, flycatchers etc. There are also water birds like storks, ducks and geese at the lakes and waterholes.

If it’s your lucky day, you could spot a tiger lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down Sambhar around the lakes! You will have ample time to try sighting them during your morning and afternoon safaris.

When you’re done with the jungle, feel free to share the spoils (of your photo-shoots!) with Hi-Tea at Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the former hunting lodge of the erstwhile Royal family of Jaipur.

Dinner on the train.

Hop across to the bar or put your feet up and relax as we take you, next, on an enchanting trip to Udaipur, the next day. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board the train.

DAY 06 (FRI) JAIPUR
Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, the city of victory, Jaipur, is surrounded by rugged hills—each crowned by a formidable fort—and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal processions, in all their splendour, garlanded these palaces and forts once.

You will notice a timeless quality to Jaipur's bazaars and its people. After breakfast you will be taken to view Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th century masterpiece, Fort Amber that overlooks the Maota Lake.

Amber Fort has a sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Its rooms are adorned with beautiful paintings, precious stones and mirrorrs. Behold the Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, where a single lamplight reflects in many mirrors, and lights up the entire room.

En-route to Amber is the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal, known for its intricate pink sandstone carving and a beautiful view of the city.

Lunch at city hotel.

In the afternoon, you will visit the city of Jaipur, famous for the City Palace. The city has many exquisite palaces, courtyards and decorative art. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory and you will immediately notice that it was an astronomical wonder for its time. Built by Sawai Jai Singh, it makes accurate predictions even to this day. Don’t miss the opportunity to wander around the local markets before completing your tour of this historical city.

We usher you back as we then proceed on an overnight journey to Agra.

Dinner on board.

DAY 07 (THU) AGRA
Your day will begin with the sights of the beautiful city, Fatehpur Sikri, and then the medieval city, Agra.

The fortified and the magnificent Lost City of of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 as his capital and abandoned 15 years later, allegedly due to a severe scarcity of water. You will visit the graceful buildings within, such as the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal, Diwan I Khas and other palaces. It is a place where Islamic architecture fuses with Hindu and Jain decorative art. Thereafter continue your journey to Agra by bus.

Lunch at city hotel, Agra.

When you arrive at Agra, you will realize that the Mughals were not just great rulers but also great builders of their times. The Taj Mahal, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift to his deceased beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal is truly the world’s most wondrous monument of love and its making as historical; it took 22 years and 20,000 men to build and, the white marble was procured from 200 miles away by pressing a fleet of 1000 elephants into service.

Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture, was also the seat of Mughal reign and administration. The present structure owes its origins to Emperor Akbar, who erected it and added the first buildings on the eastern banks of the river Yamuna. Later, his grand son Shah Jahan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. A visit to the Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions is not to be missed.

Relax thereafter as the Train journeys overnight towards Delhi.

Dinner on board.

DAY 08 (WED) DELHI
Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the capital of India. Our incredible journey of India comes to an end as we arrive at Delhi.

Alight at the Station in the morning enriched with the rich legacy of this land. The royal journey may be over, but the memory, we’re sure, will stay with you forever.

We hope you enjoyed the journey as much as we enjoyed taking you around. You can proceed to check-out for your respective destination. If you liked what you experienced so far, we have more such travel treasures in store for you!

Departure Dates : MUMBAI-DELHI           DELHI-MUMBAI 28.09.2011 to 05.10.2011 05.10.2011 to 12.10.2011 12.10.2011 to 19.10.2011 19.10.2011 to 26.10.2011 26.10.2011 to 02.11.2011 02.11.2011 to 09.11.2011 09.11.2011 to 16.11.2011 16.11.2011 to 23.11.2011 23.11.2011 to 30.11.2011 30.11.2011 to 07.12.2011 *21.12.2011 to 28.12.2011 *28.12.2011 to 04.01.2012 18.01.2012 to 25.01.2012 25.01.2012 to 01.02.2012 08.02.2012 to 15.02.2012 15.02.2012 to 22.02.2012 22.02.2012 to 29.02.2012 29.02.2012 to 07.03.2012 14.03.2012 to 21.03.2012 21.03.2012 to 28.03.2012 04.04.2012 to 11.04.2012 11.04.2012 to 18.04.2012

Published Rates : The rates valid from September 2011 to April 2012 are

OCCUPANCY	SILVER	GOLD	PLATINUM
Single	US $ 950. 00	US $ 1110. 00	US $ 1590. 00
Twin	US $ 595. 00	US $ 695. 00	US $ 995. 00

The rates are per person per night for a minimum of 7 nights and EXCLUDING 2.58% service tax. 10% surcharge on Christmas and New Year departure.

Inclusion & Exclusion :

Silver Class	Stay in deluxe cabins, all transfers, tours and excursion by air-conditioned luxury coaches.
Gold Class	Stay in deluxe cabins, all transfers, tours and excursions by air-conditioned private car with private language failing English speaking local guides (different guides in different cities, guide not staying on the Train with clients, only English Speaking naturalist for jungle safari).
Platinum Class	Stay in Presidential suite, all transfers, tours and excursions by air-conditioned private car with private language failing English speaking local guides (different guides in different cities, guide not staying on the Train with clients, only English Speaking naturalist for jungle safari).

General inclusions for all the classes Travel

• All meals starting from Dinner on Wednesday till Breakfast on day 08 i.e. next Wednesday.
• Entrances to monuments, National Park and other places of visits as per program.
• 02 Jungle Safari by canters at Ranthambhore (even for Gold class). Jeep safaris for Platinum class
• Boat ride at Lake Pichola (subject to water levels).
• Gala Dinner at Durbar Hall at Fateh Prakash Palace-Udaipur or Gala Dinner at City Palace-Jaipur
• Services of English Speaking guides for sightseeing as per booking class.
• Mineral water, Tea and Coffee throughout the journey.

General Exclusions for all the classes Travel

• Any drinks (soft drinks, cocktails or liquor) whether on board the train or at land hotels will be payable directly.
• Camera/ video camera charges, insurance, any airfare, airport tax
• Facilities at Conference car, Business centre, Beauty Saloon and Spa.
• Tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Anything which is not mentioned in the “inclusions” section above.
  

Please Note

• Tariff Subject to change without notice
  

Payment & Cancellation Policy
Booking terms
USD 1000 per person will be required at the time of booking. This will be non-refundable and non-adjustable.
Balance amount to be paid 90 days prior to commencement of journey.

Terms for cancellation
30% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 89 – 60 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
50% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 59 – 45 days prior to commencement of Train journey.
100% ticket value will be retained, if cancelled 44 days prior to commencement of Train journey.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• If payments are made in INR, the prevailing ROE at the time of booking will be applicable. Please do check with us the applicable ROE before remitting the payment.

• TIM services start from receiving the clients at the pre assigned check-in places (Safdarjung Railway Station for DEL-BOM departures and CST Station in Mumbai for BOM-DEL departures) and will end with clients disembarking at the respective Railway Stations (presently these are Safdarjung Railway Station for BOM-DEL run and CST Station in Mumbai for DEL-BOM run). Please do check with us 7 days prior to client’s boarding the Train on the exact time and place for check-in and de-boarding as these are subject to change.

• Transfers to and from at these check-in and de-boarding places are NOT included in our costs.

• Since there are very limited double bedded cabins on the Train, the request for providing the same will be entertained only if requested at the time of booking. Even then the allocation will be made at the time of check-in and we cannot guarantee a large bed at the time of booking.

• The Train has 2 classes of cabins:
• Base category is called as Deluxe cabins or Deluxe Suite
• Second / highest category is called as Presidential Suite