The Maharajas Express Destinations

Agra: The Taj Mahal and Beyond

There may not be any better way to uncover these secrets than to participate in the "Exploring Agra’s Lesser-known Attractions with Maharaja Train”.

Welcome aboard Maharajas Express – your window to explore the one of its kind city, Agra, immortalized by the Mughal dynasty. This is the city famous for the monument of love Taj Mahal and for many newcomers, it is a combination of romance, history and architecture.

Taj Mahal, described as the monument of love built by emperor Shah Jahan never ceases to amaze anyone with its richness in details and trappings, right from jade of China to lapis lazuli of Sri Lanka. The clean white marbles appear unique during early morning or early evening sunlight.

Apart from the Taj Mahal wonders such as the Agra Red Fort and the beautiful Mehtab Bagh are some of the attractions which are located in Agra. This is a beautiful garden, a delight to walk through particularly when you will be taken to view the Taj Mahal under a moonlit night and cool gentle breeze.

This is the ride with Maharajas Express Train as you overlook the great and magnificent Agra.

Fatehpur Sikri with Maharajas’ Express

Get down from Maharajas’ Express and enter the gates of the historical city of Fatehpur Sikri fully adorned with the finesse of Mughals. Historically constructed by Emperor Akbar in the sixteenth century it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and usually it becomes famous with the title of ghost town.

This city is a conglomeration of Hindu affinity to Persian architecture and Indo-Muslim architectural style and is built entirely of red sandstone. This crown jewel is the Buland Darwaza, the ‘Gate of Magnificence,’ built to celebrate Akbar’s conquest of Gujarat. Measuring up to 54 meters of towering structure, it serves as the gateway to many historical stories of Mughal era.

When you accompany your Indian luxury train tour, you will be able to visit the Panch Mahal, a five-storey palace where Akbar used to rest. Its odd structure with very detailed carving are reminiscent of the Mughal desire for beauty and practicality.

India is not only about the ride for the Indian luxury train; it is about experiencing the history of the Royal India and the historical town of Fatehpur Sikri is an ideal place to do so.

Jaipur: Journey into History

Experience the Indian royalty as the Maharajas’ Express takes you to Jaipur also known as the Pink City of the country. Rich in heritage, culture and famous for its heritage structure like palaces, forts Jaipur is one of the highlights of Indian luxury train tour.

A good place to begin with, is the Amber Fort which is made up of red sandstone and has marble interiors. The complex ornaments at Sheesh Mahal and the royal vibe of Diwan-i-Aam are the evidence of Jaipur glorified history. Visit Jaigarh Fort on the hill top to watch the world’s largest wheeled cannon and the great vista of the city.

While visiting Jaipur/history and science lovers would find the Jantar Mantar a rich experience of exploring India’s past and its ancient astronomy concepts with a giant sundial; Samrat Yantra. City Palace a harmonious amalgamation of Mughal, European, and Rajput styles is an eye feast with latticed windows at every place, murals and mirrors.

Though you will be cruising along on the Indian luxury train, let the spirit of Jaipur capture your imagination. Jaipur consists of beautiful buildings like Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal among others which were a befitting sample of Maharajas Express Train.