India - just the
mention of the name brings to mind twisted alleys between crooked houses, lithe
women in saris coming home with urns, bold colors in everything from the
clothes to the food to the vehicles - truly, it is an exotic getaway rife with
adventures and romance.
The best way to
explore the vastness of India without missing any details is via a leisurely
train ride through its major cities. The luxurious Oxford India Tours offers a way to bypass the crowded, confusing
and derelict public railway system of India while still winding through the
country, stopping at the nation’s most famous attractions along the way.
There are four
different trains available: The Maharaja Express, The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels,
The Golden Chariot and The Palace on Wheels. On top of that, there are seven
different tours to choose from.
1. The Treasures of
India - Maharaja Express
A four day roundabout
trip starting from Delhi, sights along the way include the magnificent Agra
Fort, the legendary Taj Mahal, and the astounding Amber Fort. Also included are
a game drive through Ranthambore Wildlife
Sanctuary, an exhibit elephant polo match, and shopping in the enchanting
markets of Jaipur.
2. The Indian
Splendour - Maharaja Express
Similar to the
previous tour but ending at Mumbai, it is twice as long and involves shopping
in the fabled Agra marketplace, stopping at the oasis of Bikaner for a barbecue
and camel race, and visits to the Mehrangarh Fort, City Palace and Crystal
Gallery, with numerous activities along the way.
3. The Indian
Panorama - Maharaja Express
An extended Treasures
of India tour covering eight days, additional stops are made at Gwalior Fort, Usher
Kiran Palace, Jai Vila Palace - where high tea will be served, Jahangir Mahal,
Heritae Temples, the ruins of Senath,
Lucknow - the City of Nawabs, and a cruise down the Ganges river.
4. The Splendour of
the South - The Golden Chariot
From Bangalore, this
eight-day tour takes you through the marvelous temple cities of Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram,
Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur and Madurai, across the sands of Kovalam, to the
bustling port of Kochi and back.
5. The Royal
Rajasthan Tour - The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
A complete trip of
the Rajasthan region covering eight days and eight cities, with sightseeing
tours of the various forts, temples, palaces, museums, markets, and historical
monuments along the way. Activities include
a short ride down the Ganges river and a visit to the romantic Taj Mahal.
6. A Week in
Wonderland - The Palace on Wheels
An eight-day tour
starting in Delhi, this trip includes, but is not limited to, visits to the
Amber Dort of Jaipur, the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary of Sawai Madhopur,
romantic Chittaurgarh, Udaipur’s Peacock Courtyard and Jagdish Temple, the
intricate architecture of Jaisalmer, the Bharatpur National Bird Sanctuary and
the famous Taj Mahal at Agra.
7. Many Worlds, One
Voyage - The Golden Chariot
This is a roundabout
tour from Bangalore, starting with its Chitrakala Parishad (art gallery),
moving on to the national parks at Kabini, then lavish Mysore, to the temples
of Halebid and Belur, historical Hampi, and lovely Goa.
Entrance fees for the
various monuments, three meals and two teas per day, air-conditioned guided
tours and cultural entertainment is covered in the original fee. All extra
costs, such as plane tickets, tariffs and personal purchases are the
responsibility of the individual.
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