b"16 DAYSFROM INDIAN SUBCONTINENTto the deserted red sandstone Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri for a guided10,995 PPtour. Back onboard our train, we enjoy another delicious dinner.For details of what's included Day 12Agra and the Taj Mahal go to greatrail.com/MHJEarly this morning we visit the timeless Taj Mahal, constructed out of whiteUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:marble with beautiful inlay work and marble screens. A World Heritage Site, the palace was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favourite queen,Room upgrades available.Mumtaz. This afternoon, optional activities include a visit to Agra Fort.Call to book or for more information.Day 13 - Orchha Fort and KhajurahoThis morning we visit the 16th century Orchha Fort, beside the Betwa2024 Departures:river.We take a short Tuk Tuk ride to experience village life, then continueSEP from 10,995 OCT from 10,995through picturesque landscapes to Khajuraho, renowned for its architecture and exquisite sculptures. The sensual engravings depict a range of human2025 Departures:emotions. Optional activities include a Dance show, or Sound and Light show. JAN from 10,995Day 14Temple city of VaranasiOur journey continues, to the holy city of Varanasi - a place of pilgrimage, setYour holiday includes:on the banks of the sacred river Ganges. The city epitomises the chaos and colour of India with lively bazaars, vibrant silks, festivals, temples, mosquesFlights from London Heathrow to Delhi and palaces. We visit the ancient ruins of Sarnath, where Buddha deliveredand from Delhi to London Heathrow hisfirstsermon,thencruiseontheGanges,stoppingataSilkWeavingCentre. Later we see a magical Hindu puja ceremony on the holy river.All internal flights, rail and coach transfersDays 15-16Return to Delhi and London Luggage transfers throughout After a leisurely breakfast on board, the Maharajas Express train pulls into Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station where we disembark. After some free8 nights 5-Star hotel accommodation time to rest or revisit some sights, we transfer to our hotel for dinner and6 nights onboard Maharajas ExpressovernightstayandflyhomeonDay16. 36 meals including 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 14 dinners SHIMLATour Code: MHJ|perpersonbasedon2sharing. Deposit from 1,600 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 6,495.The Toy Train To book and for TheUNESCO-listed,narrow-gaugeShivalikExpress,isalsoaffectionatelyreferred information go toto as the Toy Train. Our journey from Kalka up to Shimla - once a colonial hill- greatrail.com/MHJ station and summer retreat - takes us into the abundant Himachal Pradesh, passing lush green valleys, villages and waterfalls, as we approach the Shivalikor call 01904 527168foothills of the Himalayas. The air becomes cooler and fresher as we ascend to& speak to our Shimla, surrounded by dense pine forests and stunning mountain ranges.UK team.71"