Indian Panorama
The luxury train, called the Maharajas’ Express, evokes an earlier era as it operates in most luxurious of fashions on 5 different journeys covering mainly North-Western India, particularly magnificent forts and palaces of Rajasthan with Champagne Breakfast overlooking The Taj Mahal and exhibition Elephant Polo match in Jaipur.
Flagged off in 2010, it was voted as best luxury train in the world for 2012 and 2013, operating from October to April the Maharaja Express is one of the most expensive train in Asia. The Train comprises of 24 carriages, including accommodation, dinning, bar, lounge, generators and store cars. Carriages and public area in train are fitted with panoramic windows to offer views of rolling landscape as train passes through some of the fascinating landscapes and countryside of India. Each carriage is designed to recreate the opulence of maharaja life style.
The train offers world class facilities such as Hydraulic cabins with Individual Temperature controlled panels, attached private bathrooms, Wi-Fi Internet, DVD players and Plasma TV. Complimentary in house beverages and multi-cuisine restaurant cars with a comfortable lounge make a perfect experience to relax after exploring the wonders that is India, everyday. Cabin / Accommodation Configuration.
General Information
Cabin Configuration| Cabin Category | Cabin Area (Sq. Ft) | Twin Beds | Double Beds | Total Cabins/Suites | Passenger Capacity | Details | Cabin Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | 112 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 40 | Attached Bath | Hakik, Feroza, Katela, Beruz, Pitoniya |
| Junior Suite | 150 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 36 | Writing Table + Attached Bath | Moti, Panna, Manik, Gomed, Moonga, Pukhraj |
| Suite | 220 | 4 | 4 | 8 | Living Room + Bed Room + Attached bath with bath tub. | Heera, Neelam | |
| Presidential Suite | 448 | 1 | 4 | Two Bedrooms + Two attached bath (1 with bath tub) + A living cum dining room. | Navratna | ||
| Total | 43 | 88 |
A royal banquet for royal passengers, the Maharajas’ Express has two fine dining restaurants Mayur Mahal and Rang Mahal that seat 42 persons each and everyone on board dines together. House wines and beer served whilst dining come complimentary, of course.
Maharajas’ Bar And LoungesMaharaja Express has two bars. One of it is a Lounge bar- ‘The Rajah Club’ and the other is a thematic bar named as – ‘Safari Bar’. Both the bars provide comfortable and relaxed sitting arrangements to complement the exquisite range of wines & spirits, allowing you to unwind and lighten up.
Credit CardsThe Maharajas’ Express accepts Credit Cards, master, Visa, Amex on board. A surcharge is applicable on all payments made using credit / debit cards.
Maharajas’ TransportFrom super deluxe coaches for Deluxe Cabin and Junior Suite passengers, to cars for the Suite and Presidential Suite passengers each at every destination. All equipped with complimentary sightseeing kits like bottle coolers, candies and tissues and shoe uppers. After all, when it comes to providing comfort to royals, every little detail matters. That’s what the Maharajas’ Express has in waiting for you when you step off.
Pre Post Hotel AccommodationIt is highly recommended that you take a minimum of one pre and post night accommodation with your rail journey.
Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Destinations Covered
(Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi)
Itinerary
07:30 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
08:30 Breakfast, on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur.
10:00 Tour Briefing on-board.
13:00 Lunch on-board.
14:30 Arrive into Jaipur.
15:00 Proceed to visit City Palace Galleries followed by dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace.
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Overnight on train at Jaipur.
07:30 Breakfast on-board.
08:30 Visit the Amber Fort.
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express for lunch on-board.
14:30 Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose the optional activities.
19:30 Dinner on-board.
23:00 Maharajas’ Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore).
06:30 Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park.
09:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express.
09:45 Breakfast on-board.
10:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri.
13:30 Lunch on-board.
14:30 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri.
15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri.
18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express.
20:00 Dinner on-board. Overnight on train at Fatehpur Sikri.
07:20 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal.
09:30 Breakfast at Taj Khema.
11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express.
13:00 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on board or you may choose optional activities.
19:30 Dinner onboard.
07:00 Arrive into Orchha. Proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village Tour by Tuk Tuks.
09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board.
10:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho.
13:00 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. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
20:00 Dinner on-board.
22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi.
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
11:30 Arrive into Varanasi and proceed for Lunch at Taj Ganges Hotel.
13:30 Post lunch proceed to visit Sarnath ruins followed by a visit to silk weaving centre.
16:30 Proceed for Boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti.
20:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express.
20:30 Dinner on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi.
07:15 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
12:00 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end.
