The Heritage of India
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
(Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore- Fatehpur Sikri – Agra & Delhi)
Itinerary
08:00 Welcome, Registration and tour briefing at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace.
10:00 Proceed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Railway Station, Mumbai.
10:55 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur.
12:30 Lunch on-board.
19:30 Dinner on-board.
07:15 Arrive into 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.
14:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may also choose optional activities.
19:30 Dinner on-board.
21:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.
07:30 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
09:15 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 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.
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
10:00 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.
20:15 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express.
21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur.
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
10:10 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.
23:00 The Maharajas’ Express proceeds to 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 onboard.
10:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri.
13:30 Lunch onboard.
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.
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board.
07:30 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit Taj Mahal.
09:30 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.
13:00 Lunch on-board.
14:45 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end.
