The richness of India in terms of culture, heritage and tradition are so diverse that to sum it up in a single journey will not be possible. Though uncovering the vast canopy of India’s cultural heritage is certainly not a child’s play, a sneak-peek into the richer aspects of India is still very much within the human reach.
From resplendent edifices to tranquil lakes and from exotic wildlife to rock- cut architectural caves, the two weeklong journeys aboard Indian Maharaja- Deccan Odyssey train constitutes all the aforementioned attractions in the destinations traversed by them. Owned and managed by Travel Corporation of India (TCI), Indian Maharaja is the chartered version of Deccan Odyssey.
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Although the journey on board this Indian luxury train stays only for a week but the feeling of cultural contentment will leave you spellbound at the end. Either you begin from Delhi or Mumbai; the destinations traversed are same with the only difference of vice-versa factor. The destinations of Rajasthan certainly dominate the itinerary of this luxury tourist train.
Characterized by forts, palaces, sand dunes and painted havelis, the vast heritage of Rajasthan is seldom rivaled. While Jaipur is famous for its well-planned structure, the beautiful and breathtaking lakes of Udaipur steal the limelight from the rest. The excitement of Rajasthan travel reaches its summit after you arrive at the rim of Ranthambore National Park. Here you can take delight in catching the diverse moods of wild cats in their natural turf which also form the highlight of this wildlife sanctuary.
Other than Rajasthan, the journey also familiarizes you with the cultural harmony and religious tolerance prevalent in India. The perfect example of this fact is the rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora where three different religions- Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism- dwell in perfect harmony. Designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, these caves are a must visit for connoisseurs of art and architecture.
The sight of cultural harmony reaches its peak point after the arrival of Indian Maharaja Train in Agra. It is the place which Mughals chose to built their settlements and expanded their rule over India. In other words, Agra is a vast repertoire of Mughal architectural jewels which represents the love and patronage of Mughal rulers for art and architecture. The most precious pearl of Mughal architecture that steal the limelight from the rest is Taj Mahal whose shimmering beauty and account of construction bring global travelers face to face with it.
All in the entire journey on board Indian Maharaja Train culminates on the 8th day after bestowing a feeling of cultural contentment within you. Like all good things come to an end, you bid adieu to this weeklong royal journey which has attained the distinction of getting featured into top ten rail journeys in the world.
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