Maharajas Express - The Heritage of India"Journey back to India's cultural Heritage."

The royal luxury train Maharajas' Express promises to take you to the world of raja-maharajas! On board this train, you can enjoy a royal experience to the various states of incredible India. Enjoy the fascinating attractions like wildlife, royal palaces and forts, mountains, beaches, monuments, desert, cuisine and fairs and festivals.

Maharaja Express is the finest way to explore all these fabulous attractions in a royal style while enjoying luxury. The train takes its passengers to various enchanting regions of India, offering five travel itineraries touching wonderful themes of India Tourism.

This luxury train promises to take guests across the prominent destinations of incredible India. Taj Mahal, wildlife of Ranthambore, Khajuraho temples and the sacred bathing Ghats of Varanasi with a royal caravan presents a different way to explore the best of the country.

An expedition on Maharaja's Express, India will surely make you feel like king with its world-class facilities and services. Live the royal lifestyle on board this train for a week and enjoy the exciting tour.

History

The Maharaja's Express is the royal creation of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.( IRCTC) and Cox and Kings India Ltd. It is Asia's costliest train which will begin its royal journey in March 2010. After doing an extensive research on some of the most luxurious trains in the world, this train was built.

Itinerary

A journey into history to experience the splendour of a by gone era

Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Destinations Cevered: Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra and Delhi

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 Maharaja's Express
10:50 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
13:00 Lunch on-board
19:00 Dinner on-board

Day 2 (Monday) - Udaipur

08:00 Breakfast on-board.
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 Hotel Fatehprakash Palace,a heritage hotel
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may also choose optional activities.
19:30 Dinner on-board.
20:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.

Day 3 (Tuesday) - Jodhpur

07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
09:00 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
10:30 Arrival at Jodhpur
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Tuk Tuk 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

Day 4 (Wednesday) - Bikaner

08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
09:00 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 cocktails, bar-be-que and folk dances
20:30 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express
21:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur

Day 5 (Thursday) - Jaipur

07:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
08:30 Arrive into Jaipur. Proceed for a visit to Amber Fort
13:00 After sightseeing proceed to Rambagh Palace Hotel for lunch
16:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board
22:00 The Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

Day 6 (Friday) - Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri

06:30 Proceed for an exciting 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
17:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and train will proceed to Agra
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
20:00 Arrive into Agra. Overnight at Agra

Day 7 (Saturday) - Agra - Delhi

06:00 Proceed to visit Taj Mahal
08:30 Post Taj Mahal visit, proceed for breakfast at Taj Khema
10:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
11:00 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Delhi
13:30 Lunch on-board
16:15 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end

Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.

Foreign National - Season 2023-24 & 2024-25 (USD)

Rooming Deluxe Cabin Junior Suite Suite Presidential Suite
Adult $8130 $10390 $14490 $24890
Single Supplement $6100 $9360 $14490 $24890


Indian National - Season 2023-24 & 2024-25 (INR)

Rooming Deluxe Cabin Junior Suite Suite Presidential Suite
Adult INR 654880 INR 839930 INR 1224410 INR 2103210
Single Supplement INR 491790 INR 756280 INR 1224410 INR 2103210

# INR tariff is subject to be revised every 02 months w.e.f 13th May 2024.

# 5% GST will be extra as applicable.
# The tariff structure for the guests having Indian Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar/OCI will be applicable.

# The tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, accommodation, All meals, soft beverages, Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board, Butler service,transport & guide services for sightseeing, entrance fee (excluding video camera fee) for monuments & palaces and entertainment.

# The tariff does not include Insurance, Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages,
(apart from the house brands of wines, spirits, beer served in the restaurants and bar) Video and professional still camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities and other items of personal nature.


The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
Service Tax are subject to change as per the government of India directives.


Reservation / Cancellation - Terms & Conditions

Booking Policy:
25% of ticket value plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking.
Remaining 75% of ticket value 75 days prior to departure.

Penalty Clause:
Deduction on discount 0.5% of the balance amount shell be paid if payment is made between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
Deduction on discount 0.75% of the balance payment shall be paid if payment is made between 0 to 29 days prior to departure.
For USD bookings: The payable amount in INR should be credited in our account as per the rate of exchange
(ROE) of the previous day of the date (www.rbi.org.in) of transferring the amount by the agent.

Cancellation Policy:
25% of ticket value 60 days or more prior to departure.
50% of ticket value between 45 to 59 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value 44 or less days prior to the departure.

Child Policy
A) For Deluxe/Jr.Suite/Suite Cabins
1. Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed with parents.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
2. Single child (5 years - 12 years) sharing cabin with adults - 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing of double bed with two full paid adults.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
OR Single child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin -50% of the(adult fare + Supplement charges) if requested in a separate cabin.
3.Two child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate cabin on twin sharing basis.
4. Three child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed. OR If third child request in a separate cabin - 50% of the (adult fare + Supplement charges).
5. Single child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis.
6. Two child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- One adult fare plus 50% of the adult fare
for each child subject to sharing of double bed.

B) For Presidential Suite Cabin
1. Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed in PS.
2. Single child (5 years - 12 years) sharing cabin with adults - 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing with two/three/four full paid adults in PS.
3. Two child(5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate sub cabin on twin sharing basis subject to sharing with two full paid adults in PS.
4. Three child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of with two/three full paid adults in PS.
5. Single child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis in PS.
6. Two child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing with one full paid adult.

No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
# No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
# En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
# Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.

Departure Dates Season 2023-24

Month/Day Sunday
Oct. 2023 15
Nov.2023 12
Dec. 2023 10
Jan. 2024 7
Feb. 2024 4
Mar. 2024 3, 31

Departure Dates Season 2024-25

Month/Day Sunday
Oct. 2024 13
Nov.2024 10
Dec. 2024 8
Jan. 2025 5
Feb. 2025 2
Mar. 2025 2,30

Departure Dates Season 2025-26

Month/Day Sunday
Oct. 2025 19
Nov.2025 16
Dec. 2025 14
Jan. 2026 11
Feb. 2026 8
Mar. 2026 8
Apr. 2026 5

Facilities and Services

Accommodation

As the name suggests, Maharaja's Express offers a truly royal accommodation for its passengers. It is well-equipped with 5-star hotel facilities and services, offering its guests a royal experience. The train takes its guests across the various destinations starting from north to south.

The accommodation includes five carriages for Deluxe Cabins, six for Junior Suites, two for Suites and one for grand Presidential Suite. Each cabin is especially fitted with a huge window for providing its guests the opportunity to see the outside beauty. There are 23 AC luxuriously decorated coaches on the train.

All the cabins have individual temperature controls, the one of its kind in India and state-of-the-art facilities like LCD televisions, direct dial telephone, DVD players, Internet and environmentally friendly wash rooms. The facility of in-house movies and live television is also available to keep the guests entertained. Each cabin is also installed with its own electronic safe deposit box.

Attendants

There are attendants at your service round the clock to ensure your comfortable sojourn on the train. Every need of each passenger is taken care of.

Restaurants

Rang Mahal and Peacock  are the two beautiful restaurants on board, having an accommodation facility of 42 people at a time. Complimentary wines and beer are also served with the dinner. A variety of lip-smacking cuisines like Indian, Continental and Chinese are served in the restaurants.

Bar and Lounges

Safari Bar on board is stocked with a wide range of wines, liquor and beer which comes complimentary to every traveller on the train. Scrumptious snacks are also provided along with the drinks. There is a lounge on the train that has a bar comprising game tables as well as club arm chairs for the comfort of its passengers.

Guides

Guests are also provided with professional and qualified English-speaking guides, who share the knowledge with passengers while exploring the attractions.

Smoking Policy

According to the Indian law smoking is not allowed in the train.

Charters

The Maharajas' Express also offers its booking facility for weddings, conferences or any other exclusive event.

Attractions

The train takes you to the most enchanting destinations of India on board. You can enjoy folk dance performance at different halts. Experience the royal pageantry of camel carts followed by musicians that will take you to another world.

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Maharajas Express FacilitiesSoaked in luxury, bathed with nostalgia, experience an era of elegant traveling with the romance of Indian Maharajas.

  • The Train
  • Restaurant
  • Lounge & Bar Cars
  • Deluxe Cabin
  • Junior Suite
  • Suite
  • Presidential Suite