Major Attractions of Rajasthan through Maharajas Express Train

The land of kings, royalty, spirituality, and nature, Rajasthan, is home to the forts and palaces of India. Placed in the western zone of India, Rajasthan is full of stories of romance and chivalry. Imperial forts, amazing havelis, folk music, arts and crafts, and delicious traditional cuisines are the testimonies to its glorious culture.

The following places in Rajasthan can be visited through the Maharajas' Express train:

1. Ranthambore National Park

Named after the Ranthambore Fort, this national park is a dream destination of wildlife photographers. Located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, this sanctuary is spread over 392 sq. km. This reserve is well known for the Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian leopard, Striped Hyena, Crocodile, sambar, and Chital. As per the 2014 census of tigers, there were 62 tigers in Ranthambore National Park, making it one of the best parks to spot them.

2. Jaipur

The first planned city of India and the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, forms the famous Golden Triangle of Indian Tourism along with Delhi and Agra. The Pink City offers you some of the most spectacular monuments of ancient India.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur's iconic landmark Hawa Mahal, City Palace of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Jal Mahal located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, and the Nahargarh Fort of Aravalli Hills are some of the finest examples of it.

3. Jodhpur

Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Popularly known as “The Sun City”, Jodhpur is divided into two parts: the Old City and the New City. Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, and Rai ka Bag Palace are the charms of Jodhpur.

4. Bikaner

The son of Rao Jodha, Rao Bikaji founded Bikaner in 1488 AD. Referred to as the Camel Country, Bikaner is situated in the Thar Desert. The legendary Junagarh Fort, made of red stone and marble, the Indo-Saracenic architectural marvel Laxmi Niwas, the world-famous Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple) and the Jain temple of Kodamdesar should not be missed to understand the rich culture of Bikaner.

5. Udaipur

The former capital of the Mewar Kingdom, Udaipur, is famous as the “City of Lakes”. By the statement “the most romantic spot on the continent of India” by British administrator James Rod, one can understand the beauty of Udaipur.

City Palace is amongst the top places to visit in Udaipur. Lake Palace, marvelously built on Lake Pichola, is another most visited tourist place of this city. Apart from these places, one can go to Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple & Fateh Sagar Lake.

Maharajas Express and its Packages for Rajasthan

The luxurious train of India, Maharajas' Express, has won several awards in the fields of tourism across the world, including “The World’s Leading Luxury Train” award. Owned by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited, this express was started in the year 2010.

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The Maharajas Express train is equipped with modern amenities like eco-friendly toilets, direct dial phones, LCD television, DVD player, Wi-Fi, individual climate controller, a dining car and bar named Rajah Club, and restaurants named Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal, which offer comfortable experiences to the guests.

Do you want to know more? Check the Maharajas Express Facilities here

During October to April, this train runs on five circuits, mainly centered on Rajasthan.

1. Heritage of India: Duration 6 nights/ 7 days

Destination Covered: Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri, Agra and Delhi.

2. Treasures of India: Duration 3 nights/ 4 days

Destination Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, and Delhi.

4. Indian Panorama: Duration 6 nights / 7 days

Destination Covered: Jaipur, Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Orchha and Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Delhi.

Must Read: 10 Reasons Why You Should Take an Indian Panorama Journey of Maharajas Express

5. The Indian Splendour: Duration 6 nights/ 7 days

Destination Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Mumbai

So, all the heritage lovers, pack your bags and board the Maharajas Express for an unforgettable journey of Rajasthan.