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Every station of this royal journey fuses the exotic “THE 22-CARRIAGE TRAIN COMPANY
flavours of Indian history as well as timeless royal pomp CAN ACCOMMODATE A MAXIMUM OF 88
with the royal taste of Maharajas’ Express. From evening
dinners under the open sky of Rajasthan to watching the PASSENGERS WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF
sunrise while exploring the creations of Mughal CABINS RANGING FROM THE LUXURIOUS
architecture, everything holds the essence of romance of CABINS, THE STANDARD CABINS AND THE
India’s royal residents. PRESIDENTIAL SUITE, WHICH OCCUPIES
In the case of Jodhpur, we set off into the Thar desert
visiting a nomad Bishnoi village rich. Here the hospitable AN ENTIRE BODY OF THE TRAIN.”
inhabitants offer visitors a traditional poppy-seed based
drink. This community is barbaric yet authentic; people
don’t eat animals and do not chop trees, and can provide a with beautiful crystals bought by Maharana Sajjan Singh
rather fresh insight into life in the desert. and having lunch in the royal Satkar Hall below the stately
From the terrace of Mehrangarh Fort we admire the view crystal chandeliers.
of Jodhpur Blue City houses in the form of cubes and see the Specific stop overs and other points of interest of the tour
Umaid Bhawan Palace which belongs today to the heirs of are: the Blue City in Jodhpur and the Mehrangarh Fort,
the last Maharaja of Jodhpur, believed to be among the magnificence of the sunrise viewed at the Agra Fort and the
largest private residence in the world. Some of this ultimate city of romantic significance, Udaipur. In Bikaner,
enormous edifice is managed by Taj Hotels, hence, we can witness a spectacular concert of a wandering group
considered among the best hotels to find accommodation in. in the middle of dunes which is very inspiring. And, finally,
Next stop is Udaipur, the so-called the city of love also the journey concludes in the City of Dreams i.e. Mumbai.
known as the Venice of the East located around the serene The Maharajas’ Express has been voted the “World’s
Lake Pichola. The City Palace, the largest and grandest of Leading Luxury Train” – and deservedly so – for seven
forts in Udaipur, boasts of fine balconies and towers that years at the World Travel Awards. Its competition was the
over look the lake. In the centre of the lake, Taj Lake Palace other luxury trains in India that were established at
hotel, originally designed for Maharana Jagat Singh as a around the same time; it is modern luxury trains and gives
pleasure palace, has a new look like a fairytale wedding some of the best food on board. All in all, this a royal
cake. We are also surprised to see the Crystal Gallery set up journey like no other.

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