DAY 1 | Wednesday: Arrival in Delhi

• Arrival & Welcome: Reach Safdarjung Railway Station by 4:00 PM for a royal welcome with garlands, traditional forehead markings (Tikka), and turbans.
• Settling In: Your personal cabin attendant will help you get comfortable and explain the luxury features and amenities available on board.
• Departure: Relax with a welcome drink as the train pulls out of the station at 6:30 PM, heading toward the colorful city of Jaipur.
• First Night: Enjoy a fine dining experience at "The Maharajah" or "The Maharani" restaurants before your first night on the rails.
  
  
  

DAY 2 | Thursday: Jaipur – The Pink City

• Royal Morning: After a 7:00 AM breakfast, step off the train to a lively Rajasthani welcome featuring folk music and the traditional Kali Ghodi dance.
• City Wonders: Explore the pink-hued streets, visiting the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the Jantar Mantar observatory, and the grand City Palace.
• Fort Exploration: Visit the massive Amber Fort and enjoy a royal lunch at the "1135 AD" restaurant located right inside the fort walls.
• Evening Charm: End the day with an elephant ride and a stroll through local markets famous for gemstones and blue pottery before returning for dinner.
  
  

DAY 3 | Friday: Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh

• Wild Adventure: Wake up early for a 6:00 AM jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s best spots to see tigers in the wild.
• Onward Journey: Return for breakfast at 10:00 AM as the train glides toward Chittorgarh while you enjoy lunch in the dining car.
• Fort of Bravery: At 4:00 PM, explore the hilltop Chittorgarh Fort, a symbol of Rajput honor, followed by a relaxing high tea.
• Light & Sound: Watch the history of the fort come alive during an evening light show before heading back to the train for a late dinner.
  
  

DAY 4 | Saturday: Udaipur – The City of Lakes

• Lake Views: Arrive in the "Venice of the East" by 7:00 AM and start your tour at the lush Saheliyon ki Bari gardens and the Crystal Gallery.
• Palace Lunch: Dine at the elegant Fateh Prakash Hotel, followed by a peaceful boat ride across the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola.
• Island Tea: Visit Jag Mandir Palace on the lake for an afternoon tea session with stunning views of the surrounding hills.
• Sunset Travel: Return to the train by 4:00 PM to relax as you begin the journey westward toward the Great Indian Desert.
  
  

DAY 5 | Sunday: Jaisalmer – The Golden City

• Desert Fortress: After breakfast, explore the "Golden Fort" made of yellow sandstone, along with the beautifully carved mansions known as Havelis.
• Sand Dunes: After lunch on the train, head out at 4:00 PM for a classic camel safari across the rolling Sam Sand Dunes.
• Cultural Night: Enjoy a special dinner at the Gorbandh Palace, featuring live folk music and traditional dances under the desert sky.
• Night Travel: Return to your cabin around midnight as the train departs for the "Blue City" of Jodhpur.
  
  

DAY 6 | Monday: Jodhpur – The Blue City

• Blue Horizons: Arrive at 7:30 AM and head out to see the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, which looks down over the indigo-colored houses of the old city.
• Royal Memorials: Visit the marble Jaswant Thada and the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the world's largest private residences.
• Luxury Lunch: Enjoy a meal at the Ajit Bhawan Palace before returning to the train by 4:00 PM for some well-deserved relaxation.
• Free Time: Spend the evening enjoying the lounge car or the library as the train heads toward the bird sanctuaries of the east.
  
  

DAY 7 | Tuesday: Bharatpur & Agra

• Bird Watching: Start early at 6:30 AM with a rickshaw ride through Keoladeo National Park, home to hundreds of rare and colorful bird species.
• The Taj Mahal: Arrive in Agra by 11:00 AM to visit the red sandstone Agra Fort, followed by a deluxe lunch at a local hotel.
• Marble Wonder: Spend your afternoon at the Taj Mahal, the world-renowned monument of love, capturing its beauty as the sun begins to set.
• Final Souvenirs: Enjoy some time for shopping for marble crafts and leather goods before boarding for your final dinner and the trip back to Delhi.
  
  

DAY 8 | Wednesday: Return to Delhi

• Homecoming: The train arrives back at Safdarjung Station in the early hours of the morning.
• Farewell: Enjoy a final breakfast on board at 6:00 AM before completing checkout formalities at 7:30 AM.

Departure: Bid farewell to the crew and deboard with a lifetime of royal memories as your journey comes to an end.