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The Indian Tourism offers many destinations to the millions of International and Indian Visitors. India is a secular country in which all religions including Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, and Buddhism are treated equally and respect is given to each and every religion.
This exquisite train, the World’s Leading Luxury Train Maharajas' Express takes the guests to different destinations in India and gives them the chance to experience the different cultures and traditions of India. Through this journey, you can explore Old Delhi which is famous for its ancient architecture, and also New Delhi which has modern infrastructure. You’ll explore one of the seven wonders, The Taj Mahal which is in Agra. Fatehpur Sikri is a city with a beautiful combination of Hindu & Islamic architectural structures and guess what, it’s also a destination in the list. Jaipur, the Pink City which has ancient forts and is also famous for its rich culture and art can also be explored. Varanasi the oldest city of the world earlier named Banaras which is associated with spirituality and wisdom is next on the list. After that, Ranthambore, which is famous for its wildlife reserve and holds historical importance is another one on the list. Last but not least, Mumbai, which is famous for its ultra-fast lifestyle, and tall buildings is also included in the journey.
Let’s know more about these destinations that are included in Maharajas’ Express Journeys.
Agra
The exquisite beauty of this city and the presence of the marble mausoleum that is centuries older is the reason for adding Agra to destinations. This place is often known as the City of the Taj. Agra is an older city that has impressively retained much of its resplendent history which captivates every visitor with cherishable memories to take back home.
Ranthambore
Sawai Madhopur is a town in the north-east of Jaipur, along the rolling hills of Vindhyas and Aravali ranges. The name of this town is this because it was founded by Sawai Madho Singh-I of Jaipur in 1765 AD. Now, many people know this place as Ranthambore because a wildlife reserve, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in this town and it attracts a lot of tourists every year.
Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India and it bridges two different worlds. There is an Old Delhi and the history of that one is as old as the epic Mahabharata. Modern Delhi, also known as New Delhi gives a striking contrast to Old Delhi with respect to architecture, building materials, and layout.
Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is also a business with all the trappings of a modern metropolis. It’s a bustling place but yet it has a natural and cultural flavor of age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The ancient forts of this city have a stunning backdrop that is a testimonial of the bygone era. The forts are also proof of the lingering romance and chivalry of Maharaja.
Fatehpur Sikri
This is a beautiful spot that is built using red sandstone. It shows a nice blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural elements. Now, this place is famous among people as a ghost city and its architecture is in a perfect state of preservation. While roaming inside the palaces, you can clearly imagine that this place was once a Royal residence and also a dynamic cultural center.
Varanasi
Varanasi is also known as the city of lights and it’s one of the oldest living cities in the world. Even, this city is mentioned in Holy Scriptures like 'Vamana Purana', Buddhist texts, and in the epic 'Mahabharata' etc. The prominence of this place in the Hindu mythology is virtually unrivaled. This place is also known as Banaras and it has always been associated with philosophy and wisdom.
Orchha
It’s a small, pastoral town that is famous among people as Raja Ram's kingdom. It’s the only place in India where the Lord Ram is revered as a beloved king and not as a god. This place shows the amazing blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture that dates back to the 16th century. Furthermore, this place has a rich history as it was the heart of many prominent royal dynasties for nearly 300 years. It has many historical monuments and the Betwa River which makes it a must-visit place.
Khajuraho
Around a thousand years ago 85 temples came up on a site near the village of Khajuraho. This happened under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India. The temples were magnificent in form and richly carved and amazingly all temples were completed in a short span from 950 AD - 1050 AD.
Bikaner
This place is in the north of the desert State and it has many scores of sand dunes. While travelling inside the magnificent forts and palaces, people can clearly see that they are created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone. Those palaces and forts give testimony to the rich historical and architectural legacy of this place. Surging lanes and colorful bazaars with bright and cheerful folks are a few main attractions.
Jodhpur
This bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with the eight gates leading out of the fortress. The new city is outside the structure. In the reign of Maharaja Umed Singh, this deserted city of Jodhpur grew into a modern one.
Udaipur
Udaipur is a nice and beautiful place that is often called the 'Venice of the East'. Some people also call it the 'city of lakes'. The Lake Palace of this city (Jag Niwas) which is located in the middle of Pichola Lake is the finest example of an architectural and cultural marvel. It also has some spots which enhance the beauty of this city. Examples are - it has the Grand City Palace on the banks of the lake and the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) on the hill.
Mumbai
There is a famous saying about this place - Mumbai is the city that never sleeps! It is a modernized city in India and it nicely captures the spirit of the changing pace that is set by liberalization and modernization. The insight into the history of this glorious city is the answer to its inspiring beginnings and eminence around the world.
