Luxury on Rail & River
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Duration17 Days
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Best Time
- October - April
Introduction
Far Horizons take you on a special journey showcasing the traditional Indian culture imbibed in the vibrant streets and monuments throughout the Northern region of India with luxury on wheels. This itinerary combines the best of three worlds – the great cultural experience of Khajuraho, the soft adventure of a river cruise on the Brahmaputra River, aboard the M.V. Mahabaahu and experiencing luxury on wheels.
Tour Highlights
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
- Visit to Tea Gardens and Tribals of Assam
- Bird watchers’ paradise - Brahmaputra River
- Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
- Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World
Destinations Covered
Delhi
The City of GloryDelhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world, along with Jerusalem and Varanasi. It is the Capital Territory of India and a modern-day citadel that's dotted with ancient monuments.
History and Culture
Legend estimates it to be over 5,000 years old. Over the millennia, Delhi is said to have been built and destroyed 11 times. The oldest alleged incarnation of the city shows up in the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata as Indraprastha.
Jaipur
The Pink CityJaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city. Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international travellers. Jaipur is often called the Pink City in reference to its distinctly colored buildings, which were originally painted this color to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. The present earthy red color originates from repainting of the buildings undertaken for a visit by the Prince of Wales in 1876.
Agra
The Majesty of the TajAgra is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort in the city and Fatehpur Sikri on the outskirts of Agra. There are also many other buildings and tombs from Agra's days of glory as the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Khajuraho
A living work of ArtVaranasi
Sacred, Soulful and SpectacularVaranasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi is the India of your imagination. This is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism.
Guwahati
The Gateway to the North-EastGuwahati is the largest city in Assam and Northeast India. The slow, meandering Brahmaputra River is a focal point of the downtown while the lush hills of the Shillong Plateau provide a verdant backdrop for the suburbs.
History and Culture
There is a magical aura that still lingers over the ever-expanding city. The demon king Narkasura is said to have built this ancient city. Another reason for Guwahati's charm is its being the ancient 'Kamrup', the birthplace of Kamdeva, the God of Love.
Kaziranga National Park
The haven of one-horned rhinosA UNESCO World Heritage site, Kaziranga is famous as the abode of the one-horned rhinoceros. Made unique with a vibrant, well preserved and sustained ecology this park has a very versatile bio diversity which makes Kaziranga National Park a very important and popular tourist destination.
Majuli
World's Largest Fresh Water IslandMājuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Sivasagar
Imprints of Ahom DynastySivasagar, previously spelled Sibsagar, is a city in the Sivasagar District of Assam, about 360 kilometres northeast of Guwahati. It is the headquarters of the Sivasagar district. This city is surrounded by the Dehing rainforest, where the Dihing and Lohit rivers meet.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 Day 1 (Friday): Arrive Delhi
- Day 2 Day 2 (Saturday): Delhi
- Day 3 Day 3 (Sunday): Delhi – Jaipur (Embark Maharaja Express Train)
- Day 4 Day 4 (Monday): Jaipur (Maharaja Express)
- Day 5 Day 5 (Tuesday): Jaipur / Ranthambore / Fatehpur Sikri (Maharaja Express)
- Day 6 Day 6 (Wednesday): Agra (Maharaja Express)
- Day 7 Day 7 (Thursday): Orchha / Khajuraho (Maharaja Express)
- Day 8 Day 8 (Friday): Varanasi (Maharaja Express)
- Day 9 Day 9 (Saturday): Delhi (Disembark Maharaja Express Train)
- Day 10 Day 10 (Sunday): Fly Delhi / Guwahati
- Day 11 Day 11 (Monday): M. V. Mahabaahu / Village Visit/ Full Day Sail
- Day 12 Day 12 (Tuesday): M.V. Mahabaahu / Sail to Silghat / Visit Tea Estate And / Or Jute Mill
- Day 13 Day 13 (Wednesday): M.V. Mahabaahu / Kaziranga National Park
- Day 14 Day 14 (Thursday): M.V. Mahabaahu / The Weaving Community of Bishwanath Ghat / Boat Safari
- Day 15 Day 15 (Friday): M.V. Mahabaahu / Mishing Village Visit / Assamese Theme Evening
- Day 16 Day 16 (Saturday): M.V. Mahabaahu / Majuli Visit / Neamati Ghat / Sibsagar
- Day 17 Day 17 (Sunday): Nature Walk / Home-hosted lunch with a Tea Planter’s Family & Fly Jorhat-Kolkata-Delhi