The Maharajas’ Express – The Treasures of India – Experience the Golden Triangle in Luxury
The Maharajas’ Express – The Treasures of India is a journey were we visit the world’s greatest monument of love – the Taj Mahal, spot the exclusive tiger in Ranthambore National Park and soak up the spectacular regal heritage of Rajasthan at Jaipur – The Pink City.
Embarkation & Disembarkation (Treasures of India)
Check-in Venue & Timing – Safdarjung Station, Delhi / 0815 hrs
Departure Station & Timing – Delhi – Safdarjung Station/ 0915 hrs
Arrival Station & Timing – Delhi – Safdarjung Station/ 1000 hrs
Guests boarding the Maharaja Express have to report at least an hour before the train’s departure at a pre-assigned venue in Delhi for the pre-boarding facilities.
All Foreign Nationals are required to obtain Tourist VISA to visit India and Passport Valid for Six Months from date of departure from India.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Delhi and Agra - Sunday
08:15 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
09:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
09:30 Brunch onboard
10:45 Tour Briefing onboard
14:15 Arrive into Agra
14:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You can choose optional activities –Spa at a Hotel or Mohabbat the Taj Show
19:00 Dinner onboard
Day 2 - Agra and Ranthambore - Monday
07:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort or you may choose optional activity to visit Itmad ud Daula
09:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
09:15 Breakfast onboard
10:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Ranthambore
13:00 Lunch onboard
15:15 Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
18:15 Return to the comfort of Maharajas’ Express
18:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
20:00 Dinner onboard
20:30 Maharajas’ Express arrives at Jaipur
Day 3 - Jaipur - Tuesday
07:00 Breakfast onboard
08:00 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort following which you may choose Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel or a visit to City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar) or Private Shopping Tour
12:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Lunch onboard
17:00 Proceed for Dinner at Rambagh Palace
21:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
22:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Day 4 - Delhi - Wednesday
08:00 Breakfast onboard
10:00 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.
Schedule
| Month | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| October, 2022 | 16 |
| November, 2022 | 13 |
| December, 2022 | 11 |
| January, 2023 | 08 |
| February, 2023 | 05 |
| March, 2023 | 05 |
| April, 2023 | 09 |
| October, 2023 | 22 |
| November, 2023 | 19 |
| December, 2023 | 17 |
| January, 2024 | 14 |
| February, 2024 | 11 |
| March, 2024 | 10 |
| October, 2024 | 20 |
| November, 2024 | 17 |
| December, 2024 | 15 |
| January, 2025 | 12 |
| February, 2025 | 09 |
| March, 2025 | 09 |
Tariff
Note: At Present 5 % GST is levied by Government of India EXTRA ON TOP OF THE TARIFF. Extra Surcharges for departures during Christmas and New Year.
Prices Valid from 01 October 2022 Until April 2025
| Price in US Dollars | Price in Sterling Pounds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cabin Price for One Person |
Double / Twin Cabin Price for Two Persons |
Single Cabin Price for One Person |
Double / Twin Cabin Price for Two Persons |
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| Deluxe Cabin | $ 8560 |
$ 9780 |
£ 7780 |
£ 8890 |
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| Junior Suite | $ 10351 | $ 10890 | £ 9410 | £ 9900 | ||
| Suite | $ 16720 | $ 16720 | £ 15200 | £ 15200 | ||
| Presidential Suite | $ 28380 | $ 28380 | £ 25800 | £ 25800 | ||
Price / Cost Includes
*** Accommodation in Air Conditioned Deluxe Cabin or Junior Suite or Suite or Presidential Suite with attached Bathroom on board The Maharaja Express
*** All meals including tea, coffee and mineral water and house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits during The Maharaja Express
*** Transport for sightseeing with Deluxe Coaches during The Maharaja Express for Deluxe Cabin and Junior Suite Clients
*** *** Transport for sightseeing with Private Vehicle & Private Guide during The Maharaja Express for Suite and Presidential Suite Clients
*** Entrance fee to palaces, museums & parks during The Maharaja Express
*** English speaking guide during The Maharaja Express
*** Bulter Service for Suite and Presidential Suite Clients
*** Service of the Tour Manager on Board
*** Two Transfers in Delhi by Private Vehicle with Driver
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Tour Map
Accommodation
Award Winning – The Maharajas Express
India… a country with a history as old as time. A country where diverse dynasties have ruled through centuries, leaving their indelible imprint on the landscape, language and culture of the Indian Sub-continent. Majestic Palaces, Forts, Rich natural bounty, Untamed wildlife… there’s so much to soak in and store memories for a lifetime while traversing on the Indian Panorama.
The Indian sub-continent is very vast and to undertake comfortable Luxury trips on various tour circuits will be a tiresome affair.
The tour circuit on this vast Indian landscape is made convenient by the Maharajas’ Express – the latest Luxury Train and provides Luxury on wheels.
It offers five luxury train circuits on wheels to let one choose the best way to discover and explore the treasure trove and amazing Indian kaleidoscope.
The Luxury Tour Circuits on wheels, let one explore exotic locales such as a trip to one of the largest dinosaur fossil parks at Balasinor with opportunity to meet one of the Indian royal family, a trip to the erotic temples of Khajuraho, to participate in the Elephant activities at Jaipur, cocktail & barbeque sundowner on the sand dunes at Bikaner, champagne breakfast overlooking the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal, boat trip on the Ganges at the holy city of Varanasi – and much more…
The unmatched ambience, contemporary amenities, impeccable service and luxurious decor provide a Royal Tours on board this Palace on wheels.
Maharajas’ Express by providing an Experience Unsurpassed, with its mélange of providing immaculate on-board services and well designed Luxury Tour Circuits had made
Deluxe Cabin
The train coaches of Deluxe Cabin are named after the precious gems Hakik(Agate), Firoza(Torquoise), Katela(Amethyst), Beruz(Aquamarine) & Pitoniya(Bloodstone) to indicate the lavishness present in the overall experience provided in the tour Packages of Maharajas’ Express. The train has 20 Deluxe Cabins of which 12 are twin bedded and 8 double bedded.
- Cabin Area : 112 Sq. Ft
- Double Bed Dimensions : 80 x 60 (In)
- Twin Bed Dimensions : 80 x 33 (In)
- Folding Writing Table
- Luggage Hold underneath the bed
- Live Television
- Wi-fi Internet (Subject to network availability)
Junior Suites
The train has 18 Junior suites of which 12 are twin bedded and 6 double bedded. All the suites have large panoramic windows, so that you can savour every bit of magnificent India on your train journey. All passenger carriages come with airconditioning, the first of its kind in India and have state-of-the-art facilities like Live Television, DVD players, Wi-Fi Internet to name a few to keep you entertained through the royal train journey. Each coach of the train has a mini-pantry and manned by a valet to provide a lavish & personalized service during the tour packages.
To ensure your safety and well-being, the train has been provided with CCTV cameras, smoke alarms, RFID door locks and round the clock services of a Paramedic. Your tour package on-board the Maharajas’ Express will be truly an experience extraordinaire.
- Cabin Area : 150 Sq. Ft
- Double Bed Dimensions : 80 x 60 (In)
- Twin Bed Dimensions : 80 x 33 (In)
- Writing Table with two chairs
- Luggage Hold underneath the bed
- Live Television
- Wi-fi Internet (Subject to network availability)
Suites
All the 4 suites are double bedded and have large panoramic windows, so that you can savour every bit of Indian splendour on your rail journey. Each coach of the rail has a mini-pantry and manned by a valet to provide with attentive & prompt service.
The suite rooms are provided with additional features such as complimentary mini-bar and bath tub. The fare for the suite is inclusive of an exclusive language speaking guide and Luxury car during the off-board journeys.
To ensure your safety and well-being, the rail has been provided with CCTV cameras, smoke alarms, RFID door locks and round the clock services of a Paramedic. Your luxury vacation on Indian splendour, on-board the Maharajas’ Express will be truly an experience extraordinaire.
- Cabin Area : 220 Sq. Ft
- Double Bed Dimensions : 80 x 60 (In)
- Separate Living room and bedroom
- Upholstered arm-chairs with side table
- Writing Table
- Complimentary Mini-Bar
- Luggage Hold underneath the bed
Presidential Suite
The Presidential suite is aptly named Navratana(nine precious gems) and has a living room, 2 bedrooms and washrooms. The guests on-board the Presidential suite has an exclusive 24 hours personal valet to provide with attentive and luxury service. This palace on wheels has been provided with latest international features.
The tariff of presidential suite is inclusive of an exclusive language speaking guide and Luxury car during the off-board journeys.
- Cabin Area : 448 Sq. Ft
- Double Bed Dimensions : 80 x 60 (In)
- Twin Bed Dimensions : 80 x 33 (In)
- 2 Bed rooms
- Living Area
- Sofa
- Writing Table
- Complimentary Mini – bar
Restaurant
On-Board the luxurious Maharajas’ Express, you will find two thematic fine dining restaurants which will allow you to enjoy delicious meals in a vibrant yet soul soothing environment. The names of the restaurants are aptly suited to the tastefully crafted design, ambience and concept.
One of it is “Mayur Mahal”, named after India’s very own graceful national bird peacock, fondly called as Mayur and the other is “Rang Mahal”, which literally means ‘The Palace of Colors’ decorated with hand painted fresco ceiling.
Lounge & Bar
For the guests who like to enjoy drinks over a friendly chat, we have 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 & relaxed sitting arrangements to complement the exquisite range of wines & spirits, allowing you to unwind and lighten up. For those who wish to be left alone, we provide selective collection of books and for those who love to socialize, we do have few board games to play and have fun with.
For the corporate travelers, who want to combine business and leisure onboard the Maharajas’ express, we can organize a suitable setup for meetings at the Safari Bar. This bar also serves as a venue for festive events.