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Gems of India Tour (3 Nights / 4 days )

Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi

A brief glimpse of extravagance in Agra & Jaipur. Embrace the cultural euphoria as it surrounds you. Also, the enthralling pursuit of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Altogether, a short, sweet & surreal journey to cherish forever.

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Day 01 (Wednesday) Delhi Depart



Report by 830 p.m. at Safderjung Railway Station for royal welcome & after check-in formalities board the 3 Nights Maharajas' Express epic train journey Train departs by 2200 hours from New Delhi.

Dinner on board.

Day 02 (Thursday) Agra





Early morning visit World Heritage Site of Taj Mahal, often described as poetry in white marble. Also popular as One of Seven Wonders of Modern World, is indeed an architectural masterpiece featuring beautiful inlay work and marble screens.

The visit is followed by Champagne breakfast atop Taj Khema gazing at the Taj Mahal.

Following breakfast, you have a tough choice to make, fit for Maharajas.

Optional Tours:

. Visit Fatehpur Sikri.

. Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah.

Return to the train for lunch.

Post lunch excursion to the mighty Agra Fort. Built in mid 16th century by the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar. This fort was the Seat of power of the Mughal Dynasty over the next 150 years. A UNESCO World Heritage site located about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.

At the end of Fort tour, there's choice for another optional tour:

. Private shopping tour for pietra dura marble and fine Mughal Jewellery.

. Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel.

Dinner is served on The Maharaja Express.

Day 03 (Friday Morning) Ranthambore



On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station proceed for excursion to Jungles of Ranthambhore - the private hunting ground of the Maharajas. It was declared a Nationals Park in 1973. Possible sighting of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Also, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard.

After breakfast at a Vivanta by Taj, Sawai Madhopur, return to the train and continue your journey.

Day 03 (Friday Afternoon) Jaipur



After lunch on board, disembark to reach 16th century built Amber Fort Palace, built in red sandstone and marble. it is beautiful on the inside and boasts of various buildings of prominence like the 'Diwan-i-Aam', the 'Sheesh Mahal' and even the 'Sukh Mahal'.

On completing the tour of Amber you will have the opportunity to shop for some of the finest jewellery, textiles and blue pottery for which the city is renowned.

Optional Tours:

. Extend private shopping tour.

. Visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar (The Observatory).

. Enjoy Golfing at the Rambagh Golf Club.

. Spa facilities at a palace hotel.

This is followed by an opportunity to witness & participate in an exhibition elephant polo match & champagne lunch at Jai Mahal Palace hotel.

Following dinner, return to the station & board the train.

Day 04 (Saturday) Delhi


Maharajas Express train reaches Delhi Safderjung Railway station early morning. Check-out by 0830 hours after leisurely breakfast.

journey comes to an end, but its memories live on forever!

Please Note:

All 'Options' / 'Optional Tours' are on chargeable basis and are subject to availability. Details and pricing will be made available on board during the journey.



2013-14 & 2014-15 Season

Cabin TypeSingle OccupancyTwin Sharing
Deluxe CabinUS$ 6760 US$ 7700
Junior SuiteUS$ 9410 US$ 9900
SuiteUS$ 15200 US$ 15200
Presidential suiteUS$ 25800 US$ 25800

* Child policy available on request.


   *   Add 3.09% Government Service Tax (VAT) Extra
   *   Add US$ 500 per person extra for 28 Dec 2013 depart
   *   Add US$ 500 per person extra for Signature Journeys

Booking Procedure

  • Initiate booking procedure by filling in online reservation form.
  • To process a booking inquiry, we require Names/Nationality/date of Birth & Passport Numbers of all the Passengers.
  • Your reservation will be confirmed on receipt of minimum 25% advance deposit of total ticket value plus taxes as applicable.
  • Balance/Full payment must reach us at least 60 days before tour depart with photocopy of Passport & valid Indian Visa.
  • Any booking request made < 60 days notice will be confirmed on receipt of one time full 100% Tour Amount.

Cancellation Rules

  • If cancellation request is intimated >61 days prior to tour depart, there will be a minimum cancellation levy of 25% on published cost.
  • If cancellation request is intimated between 46 to 60 days prior to tour depart, there will be a cancellation levy of 50% on published cost.
  • If booking cancelled < 46 days prior to tour depart, there will be a cancellation levy of 100% on published cost.
  • Requests for change in confirmed bookings or cancellation must be forwarded in writing by Fax/Scan under signatures.
  • The requested changes, be it name change or date change will be treated as fresh booking where confirmation will be subject to availability.
  • Please note all bookings confirmed are non-transferable and will invite cancellation charge as applicable.
  • No Show OR Self Curtailment of Journey Or Payment not made as per schedule will attract full 100% cancellation levy on the published tour cost.

Payment Options

  • Payment through credit card via online payment gateway. (only Visa & MasterCard accepted)
  • Forwarding Online Credit Card Authorization Form.
  • Swift wire Transfer through your Bank./li>
  • Indian National/Travel agent can make payment by cheque payable at par in New Delhi; in equivalent INR Rupees as per rate of exchange on RBI website.

2013-14 & 2014-15 Season

Depart Ex Delhi20142015
January 22 21
February 19 18
March 19 18
April 16 15
September----
October 01, 29 --
November 26--
December 24--

  • 2013-14 Season till April 2014
  • 2014-15 Season till April 2015

Payment Options
Accommodation in double/twin bedded cabins with en suite bathrooms, soft beverages, all meals, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits, butler service, guided off train excursions as illustrated in journeys inclusive of entrance fees, transport and services of guides, still camera fee, complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water on board, porter fee at stations.

What your journey price does not include:
Any optional tours as mentioned in itinerary, taxes, insurance, telephone calls, gratuities, laundry, alcoholic beverages (apart from house brands of wines, spirits, beer served in restaurants and bar), video, film and professional still camera fees and arrival and departure transfers. International and domestic air tickets, tour insurance & visa fee arrangements for India, pre and post tour accommodation and any tour extensions are also not included (unless specifically mentioned as part of journey)

Surcharges & Signature Journeys
The prices shown are based on known costs & exchange rates at time of being published and & due to adverse fluctuation in currency exchange rates, affecting cost structures of your journey, the train company reserves the right to impose a surcharge or revise the tour cost. Also there will be extra surcharge during Xmas & New Year Period & for Signature Journeys.

OPTIONIAL On Board Sightseeing Tours
The Management of Maharajas Express does not provide for pre-booking optional sightseeing tours OR Spa treatments in Luxury Hotels, prior to boarding the train The Train Manager or Management of Maharaja Express Train Company bears the onus to book & collect extras for same after boarding the Maharajas Express journey.

Itinerary Changes
The itineraries on certain departures will run in reverse direction. There may also be a slight amendment in activities and sequence of destinations visited. The right to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any particular itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Services however, will remain unchanged.

Train Company
The Maharajas Express is owned by Indian Railways Government department of IRCTC & all Maharajas Express train Journeys & tour excursions are operated by them. The liability of Lawrence Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd Is limited to that of booking agent only & disputes, if any, are restricted to courts of New Delhi (India) only.

Train Schedules and Flexibility
Please note that our train operates within constraints of the Indian Railways Network and timing agreed upon by them We require you to abide by timings suggested by your guides, escorts, etc. enabling us to adhere to schedules Certain departures would be operating in reverse with minor changes in timings and flow of destinations.

Description of Services In Website
The information provided in this website is based on brochures available with Marketing Office of IRCTC ,& subject to change The Train Management reserve the absolute right to alter, amend, change or modify tour package & itineraries (including but not limited to cancellation and or substitution of guest speakers & signature departures). The Train Manager or Management of Maharaja Express Train Company bears the onus to inform you of any such last minute changes on the tour.

Force Majeure & Maharaja Express
There may be some last minute changes necessary in published tour program, due to factors beyond train company's control such as 'force majeure' events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing. , actual or threatened war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial or nuclear disaster, fire and all similar events outside the control of the party concerned The term 'force majeure' also means any event which we / the supplier of service(s) in question / the Third Party Supplier could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid We cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our agreement with you is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of, 'force majeure'.

Conditions of Travel
You will have to strictly follow the tour program There would be no refund if you fail to join the group at the commencement of the tour, or join the group later or leave the group before culmination of the tour for any reasons whatsoever You are responsible to register with representative of Train Company at appointed date, place and time and you would be treated as a no-show if you fail to do so Under no circumstances would any refund be given for any unutilized services You shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to other co-travelers or which may create risk of danger or damage to property of Train Company, co-travelers or others In this event, you may be asked to leave the tour immediately The Principal Train Tour Operator Company or Lawrence Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd. shall be under no liability to any such person.

Minimum Passenger Requirement
The scheduled depart of Maharajas Express Train Journey, for which your bookings are confirmed & advance accepted, will operate subject to booking of minimum number of passengers, as decided by management of IRCTC. The Principal Train tour operator is obliged to give minimum 30 days of notice if the said journey date is to be cancelled or postponed. The Booked passengers will be given option to choose amongst the nearest alternate tour date OR refunded full amount of advance taken for train journey. No further compensation is available for other travels bookings made by client & so affected by Cancellation of train tour journey by IRCTC. Disputes, if any, are subject to jurisdiction of courts of New Delhi (India) only.



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