Last updated on August 29, 2017
North India encompasses various historical places, cultural attractions, landmarks, and heritage sites. World Heritage Sites announced by UNESCO are a plenty in this part of India. So, it becomes natural for an avid traveler to plan heritage tours to North India.
Luxury traveling
For those who do not wish to be a part of the chaos of a regular train scene of India, the Maharajas’ Express is a better choice. This is one of the most loved luxury trains of India. It rubs shoulders with the “Orient Express” Of Europe. Bestowed by several national and international awards, the train happens to be the most expensive one in the luxury scene.
That does not make it a second choice for tourists. In fact, the train is the first choice, especially for foreign tourists. They are so excited by the idea of traveling in pure royalty like an Indian maharaja or maharani that they are ready to travel in first class luxury.
The train’s intelligently planned tours talk about the management’s devotion towards providing tourists a culturally rich journey. The tours cover several World Heritage Sites. They include Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and heritage sites of Delhi.
Benefits of heritage train tours
- They are well planned and guided.
- They let tourists take a deep insight into history and culture of the place.
- They offer an unforgettable experience in sightseeing, dining, shopping, and others.
- They cover places of historical significance, beauty, and cultural richness, making the tour highly fulfilling and informative.
How to plan a heritage tour
You need not plan anything. Just book a suite or cabin in luxury trains like the Maharajas’ Express…and then start packing your bags. The tours are planned by the management. You only need to choose from the various tour itineraries. Each one is a heritage tour. All tours of the train include a trip to the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, which covers Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.
All the arrangements are done for tourists on board and off board the train. The tourists are given a warm red carpet welcome at the platform in traditional Indian style. The tours are of short duration like 5 days and 4 nights and of long duration like 8 days and 7 nights. Tours of the Maharaja train are open from October to April. They are: Gems of India, Treasures of India, Indian Splendor, Indian Panorama, and Heritage of India.
The train is scheduled to start its heritage tours of India from September this year. The tours are: Southern Sojourn and Southern Jewels.
Each part of India is rich in heritage and culture. Visit any area and you would find something of historical importance…something that talks about ancient India, her kings and queens, their saga of romance and valor, their rise and fall, and more.
India is truly a fascinating land…and trains like the Maharajas’ Express make a trip to India more fascinating. The sheer hospitality, the sheer royalty, and the sheer bliss – the experience lingers on with you…perhaps for a lifetime.
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