Maharajas’ Express
— The Ultimate Royal Journey Across India
Experience the opulence of India’s most luxurious train, awarded as the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” multiple times. Step aboard the Maharajas’ Express for a journey filled with royal suites, gourmet dining, heritage excursions, and unmatched hospitality — a true blend of comfort and culture on wheels.
Launched in 2010 by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the Maharajas’ Express was designed to recreate the grandeur of royal travel in India’s bygone era. Inspired by the lavish lifestyle of Indian kings and queens, the train was introduced to offer unmatched luxury, personalized hospitality, and curated cultural experiences — all while exploring India’s most iconic destinations.
It quickly earned global recognition and has since been awarded multiple times as the “World’s Leading Luxury Train”, making it a crown jewel in India’s luxury tourism.
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Maharajas’ Express Tour Packages
The Maharajas’ Express offers four meticulously curated journey options, each showcasing the rich heritage, culture, and royal legacy of India
The Indian Panorama
Route: (Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi)
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Highlights:
Tiger safari in Ranthambore
UNESCO sites in Khajuraho & Varanasi
Royal palaces, forts & spiritual temples
ITINERARY
- Day 1 (Sunday) –DELHI – JAIPUR
07:30 Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Breakfast on-board
09:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
12:00 Tour briefing on-board
13:30 Lunch on-board
15:30 Arrive into Jaipur and proceed to visit Amber Fort
20:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner on-board. Overnight on train at Jaipur
- Day 2 (Monday) –JAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast on-board
09:00 Visit the City Palace Galleries
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express for lunch on-board
14:00 Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Maharajas’ Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
- Day 3 (Tuesday) –RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
06:15 Arrives into Sawai Madhopur and proceed for a Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
10:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
13:30 Lunch on-board
14:45 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:30 Dinner on-board
- Day 4 (Wednesday) –AGRA
06:15 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit The Taj Mahal
09:00 Breakfast at Taj Khema
11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
14:00 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board
22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Orchha
- Day 5 (Thursday) –ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO
06:30 Train Arrives into Orchha and proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village tour by TukTuks
09:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
09:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho
13:30 Lunch on-board
15:00 Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
21:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi
- Day 6 (Friday) –VARANASI
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
08:50 Arrive into Varanasi. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
11:30 Proceed for excursion – Sarnath ruins, Silk Weaving Centre and lunch at Hotel Taj Ganges
16:45 Proceed for boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
20:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express and dinner on-board
20:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
- Day 7 (Saturday) –DELHI
09:00 Enjoy countryside while having brunch on-board
12:45 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!
- Itinerary, sightseeing, timings and scheduled destinations may change without prior notice due to local/ weather conditions.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
The Indian Splendor
Route: Delhi – Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Highlights:
Visit Taj Mahal & Mehrangarh Fort
Heritage walks in Rajasthan’s palaces
Cultural shows and wildlife safari
ITINERARY
Day 1 (Sunday) –DELHI – AGRA
06:15 Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
07:30 Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
11:30 Tour briefing on-board
12:30 Lunch on-board
14:30 Train arrives into Agra and proceeds to visit the Taj Mahal
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You may relax on-board or may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board, overnight at Agra
Day 2 (Monday) –AGRA – RANTHAMBORE
06:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort
08:10 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
17:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
19:30 Dinner on-board
Day 3 (Tuesday) –JAIPUR
07:00 Breakfast on-board
08:15 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on-board or may choose optional activities
18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
22:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Bikaner
Day 4 (Wednesday) –BIKANER
08:00 Arrives into Bikaner and breakfast on-board
09:30 Relax on-board or may choose optional activities
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktail and bar-be-que dinner with folk dances
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
21:30 Train leaves for Jodhpur
Day 5 (Thursday) –JODHPUR
08:00 Arrive into Jodhpur and breakfast on-board
09:00 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a TukTuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market
17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
Day 6 (Friday) –UDAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast on-board
10:00 Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
13:30 Lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace, a heritage hotel
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian evening” on-board followed by dinner
21:20 Train proceeds to Mumbai
Day 7 (Saturday) –MUMBAI
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
13:30 Lunch on-board
16:20 Train arrives into Mumbai (CSMT). Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!
- Itinerary, sightseeing, timings and scheduled destinations may change without prior notice due to local/ weather conditions.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
The Heritage of India
Route: Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra and Delhi
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Highlights:
Lake Pichola cruise in Udaipur
Camel safari in Bikaner dunes
Majestic forts & Mughal monuments
ITINERARY
Day 1 (Sunday) –MUMBAI
08:30 Welcome and registration followed by tour briefing at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace
09:45 Proceed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, Mumbai to board Maharajas’ Express
10:50 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
13:00 Lunch on-board
19:00 Dinner on-board
Day 2 (Monday) –UDAIPUR
07:30 Breakfast on-board
08:30 Arrives into Udaipur
09:30 Proceed for Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
13:00 Exclusive lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace, a heritage hotel
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board
21:20 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur
Day 3 (Tuesday) –JODHPUR
07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
08:30 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
10:00 Arrival at Jodhpur
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a TukTuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market
17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Bikaner
Day 4 (Wednesday) –BIKANER
07:30 Arrive into Deshnok, you have an option to visit famous Rat temple at Deshnok
08:30 Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Bikaner
09:30 Arrive into Bikaner. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Visit to Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktail and bar-be-que dinner with folk dances
20:30 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
21:40 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
Day 5 (Thursday) –JAIPUR
07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
08:15 Arrive into Jaipur and proceed to visit Amber Fort
13:00 After sightseeing proceed to Hotel Rambagh Palace for lunch
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board
23:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Day 6 (Friday) –RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
06:15 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
10:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
13:30 Lunch on-board
14:45 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
Day 7 (Saturday) –AGRA – DELHI
06:00 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit The Taj Mahal
10:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
10:40 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
14:00 Lunch on-board
16:30 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!
Note:
- Itinerary, sightseeing, timings and scheduled destinations may change without prior notice due to local/ weather conditions.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Treasures of India
Route: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Highlights:
Short yet royal journey
Taj Mahal sunrise tour
Ranthambore tiger reserve safari
ITINERARY
Day 1 –DELHI – AGRA
06:15 Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
07:30 Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
11:30 Tour briefing on-board
12:30 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You may relax on-board or may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board, overnight at Agra
Day 2 –AGRA – RANTHAMBORE
06:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort
08:10 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
17:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
Day 3 –JAIPUR
07:00 Breakfast on-board
08:15 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on-board or may choose optional activities
18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
22:35 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Day 4 –DELHI
07:30 Breakfast on-board
09:30 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!
Note:
- Itinerary, sightseeing, timings and scheduled destinations may change without prior notice due to local/ weather conditions.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
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