Maharaja Express Train: One Of The Best Luxury Trains Of India

By Author: Krutika Sharma
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India has a rich and composite culture which has evolved through centuries of assimilation and cultural synthesis. Ever since the days of Megasthenes, the country has fascinated people from far and wide. The Maharaja Express train has been launched to offer them with a perfect experience of Indian hospitality. Here are some of the major tourist destinations that are included in the itinerary of Maharaja Express train in India: -

Delhi
The national capital is the starting point for the journey on the Maharaja Express. On boarding the train at the Safdarjung railway station, tourists are greeted in the traditional manner and lead into their respective cabins by the staff.

Jaipur

Once the capital of the Kachwaha kings, Jaipur holds the credit of being the first planned city in India. Built by a Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya in AD 1727 during the reign of Sawai Raja Jai Singh, the major attractions of the city are the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort and the City Palace. The high point of the trip here is the journey to Amber Fort where you ride on the elephant.

Ranthambhore & Fatehpur Sikri

The next destination in the course of the trip is Sawai Madhopur. It is closely located to the Ranthambhore National Park, a favourite tourist spot for wildlife lovers. Deluxe cars from the railway stations to tourist sites are offered as added services within the Maharaja Express price. Post lunch, the train will leave for the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri. It briefly served as the capital of Akbar the Great. The Sikri fort is a major attraction here.

Agra and Gwalior

Agra, which was the capital of the Mughal emperors is the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a champagne breakfast over the top of the Taj Khema is the high point of the sojourn. The next destination will be Gwalior, which is often described as a diamond among the castles of India. Ruled by the Rajput and Maratha kings, the major attractions of the city are the Gwalior Fort, Saas Bahu Temple, and Jain Cave Sculpture. Tourists also have the option to undergo spa treatment which is included in the Maharaja Express fare.

Khajuraho

Known across the world because of the erotic sculptures of its Hindu and Jain temples, Khajuraho is a favourite tourist attraction among admirers of Indian culture. Built by the Chandela Rajput kings in the 10th century, the western group of monuments here draws a large crowd.

Varanasi

Varanasi is the holiest place for Hindu. Gautam Buddha also delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, which lies close to the city. A boat ride across the Ganges to view the evening aarti, followed by a visit to the Buddhist remains at Sarnath will be the high points of the sightseeing experience.

Lucknow

The last destination of the trip will be Lucknow-The city of the Nawabs. Some of the major attractions here include the Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.

The author of this article is a great historian and traveller. He writes about the historical monuments and notable locations covered during the Maharaja Express Train Journey.