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The Maharajas' Express

The Maharajas' Express is one of India’s most iconic luxury trains, designed to offer a regal and immersive way to discover the country's most treasured destinations. Combining heritage-style elegance, exceptional service, and thoughtfully curated experiences, it brings together world-class hospitality and the grandeur of India’s royal past.

Each itinerary is crafted to showcase the finest in architecture, culture, wildlife, cuisine, and heritage. From the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal to the lakes of Udaipur and the forts of Rajasthan, every journey is a seamless blend of discovery, comfort, and unforgettable experiences.

Signature Routes

  • Indian Splendour
  • Heritage of India
  • Indian Panorama
  • Treasures of India

Itinerary Highlights

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai

Day 1 (Sunday) – Delhi - Agra
06:15 Hours: Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
07:30 Hours: Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
11:30 Hours: Tour briefing on-board
12:30 Hours: Lunch on-board. Train arrives into Agra
14:30 Hours: Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal followed by Mohabbat e Taj Show
20:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner on-board, overnight at Agra

Day 2 (Monday) – Agra - Ranthambore
06:00 Hours: Proceed to visit the Agra Fort
08:10 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
14:30 Hours: Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
17:45 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:00 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
19:30 Hours: Dinner on-board

Day 3 (Tuesday) – Jaipur
07:00 Hours: Breakfast on-board
08:00 Hours: Proceed to visit the Amber Fort, City Palace and Albert Hall Museum
13:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Lunch on-board
18:00 Hours: Proceed for dinner at an exclusive venue
22:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds to Bikaner

Day 4 (Wednesday) – Bikaner
07:30 Hours: Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
08:15 Hours: Arrive into Bikaner
09:30 Hours: Visit Karni Mata Mandir, Deshnok
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
14:30 Hours: Proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Hours: Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by bar-be-que dinner with folk dances
20:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
21:30 Hours: Train leaves for Jodhpur

Day 5 (Thursday) – Jodhpur
04:00 Hours: Arrive into Jodhpur
07:30 Hours: Breakfast on-board
09:00 Hours: Visit Mandore Garden and Umaid Bhawan Museum
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:00 Hours: Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort
18:00 Hours: Proceed for an exclusive dinner at an exclusive venue
21:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
22:00 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur

Day 6 (Friday) – Udaipur
08:00 Hours: Breakfast on-board
10:00 Hours: Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
13:30 Hours: Lunch at an exclusive venue
14:30 Hours: Post Lunch Walking Tour of Old City followed by Tuk-Tuk ride
16:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:00 Hours: Enjoy an “Indian evening” on-board followed by dinner
21:30 Hours: Train proceeds to Mumbai

Day 7 (Saturday) – Mumbai
08:00 Hours: Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
13:30 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:40 Hours: Train arrives into Mumbai (CSMT). Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!

Destinations Covered: Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra and Delhi

Day 1 (Sunday) – Mumbai
08:30 Hours: Welcome and registration followed by tour briefing at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace
09:45 Hours: Proceed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, Mumbai to board Maharajas’ Express
10:50 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
19:00 Hours: Dinner on-board

Day 2 (Monday) – Udaipur
07:30 Hours: Breakfast on-board
08:30 Hours: Arrive into Udaipur
09:00 Hours: Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
13:30 Hours: Lunch at an exclusive venue
14:30 Hours: Post Lunch Walking tour of Old City followed by Tuk-Tuk ride
16:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:30 Hours: Dinner on-board
21:20 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur

Day 3 (Tuesday) – Jodhpur
07:30 Hours: Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
10:00 Hours: Arrive into Jodhpur. Visit Mandore Garden and Umaid Bhawan Museum
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:00 Hours: Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort.
18:00 Hours: Proceed for an exclusive dinner at an exclusive venue
21:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
23:45 Hours: Maharajas’ Express Proceed to Bikaner

Day 4 (Wednesday) – Bikaner
07:30 Hours: Arrive into Deshnok, you have an option to visit famous Rat temple at Deshnok
08:30 Hours: Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Bikaner
09:40 Hours: Arrive into Bikaner. Visit Lalgarh Palace and walking tour of Hawelis
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
14:30 Hours: Visit to Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Hours: Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktail and bar-be-que dinner with folk dances
20:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express
21:30 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur

Day 5 (Thursday) – Jaipur
07:00 Hours: Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
08:00 Hours: Proceed to visit the Amber Fort, City Palace and Albert Hall Museum
13:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Lunch on-board
18:00 Hours: Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
22:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

Day 6 (Friday) – Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
06:00 Hours: Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
10:10 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
13:30 Hours: Lunch on-board
14:45 Hours: Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
15:00 Hours: Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
19:30 Hours: Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board.

Day 7 (Saturday) – Agra - Delhi
06:00 Hours: Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit The Taj Mahal
09:00 Hours: Breakfast at Taj Khema
11:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express, as train proceeds to Delhi
14:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:30 Hours: Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!

Destination Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

Day 01 (Sunday) – Delhi – Jaipur
06:30 Hours: Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Breakfast on-board
07:50 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
12:00 Hours: Tour briefing on-board
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
15:30 Hours: Arrive into Jaipur and proceed to visit Albert Hall Museum and Amber Fort
20:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner on-board. Overnight on train at Jaipur

Day 02 (Monday) – Jaipur
08:00 Hours: Breakfast on-board
09:00 Hours: Visit the City Palace Galleries, Jantar Mantar Observatory
13:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express for lunch on-board
18:00 Hours: Proceed for dinner at an exclusive venue
21:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Hours: Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

Day 03 (Tuesday) – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri
06:00 Hours: Arrive into Sawai Madhopur and proceed for a Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
10:10 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds for Agra
13:30 Hours: Lunch on-board
14:45 Hours: Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
15:00 Hours: Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
19:30 Hours: Dinner on-board

Day 04 (Wednesday) – Agra
06:00 Hours: Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit The Taj Mahal
09:00 Hours: Breakfast at an exclusive venue
11:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
14:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:00 Hours: Visit Agra Fort followed by Mohabbat e Taj Show
20:00 Hours: Dinner on-board
23:45 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds for Orchha

Day 05 (Thursday) – Orchha – Khajuraho
06:30 Hours: Train Arrives into Orchha and proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village tour by TukTuks
09:45 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
10:00 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho
13:30 Hours: Lunch on-board
15:00 Hours: Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
18:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:00 Hours: Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
21:45 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi

Day 06 (Friday) – Varanasi
08:00 Hours: Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
08:50 Hours: Arrive into Varanasi
11:30 Hours: Proceed for excursion - Sarnath ruins, Silk Weaving Centre and lunch at an exclusive venue
16:45 Hours: Proceed for boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
20:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express and dinner on-board
22:00 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi

Day 07 (Saturday) – Delhi
09:00 Hours: Enjoy countryside while having brunch on-board
14:30 Hours: Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!

Destination Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi

Day 01: Delhi – Jaipur
06:30 Hours: Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. Breakfast on-board
07:50 Hours: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
12:00 Hours: Tour briefing on-board
13:00 Hours: Lunch on-board
15:00 Hours: Arrive into Jaipur and proceed to visit Albert Hall Museum and Amber Fort
20:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner on-board. Overnight on train at Jaipur

Day 02: Jaipur
08:00 Hours: Breakfast on-board
09:00 Hours: Visit the City Palace Galleries and Jantar Mantar Observatory
13:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express for lunch on-board
18:00 Hours: Proceed for dinner at an exclusive venue
21:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

Day 03: Ranthambore – Agra
06:00 Hours: Arrive into Sawai Madhopur and proceed for a Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
10:10 Hours: Maharajas' Express proceeds for Agra
13:30 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:00 Hours: Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit the Agra Fort
18:30 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express & enjoy an “Indian Evening” onboard
19:30 Hours: Dinner on-board

Day 04: Agra - Delhi
06:00 Hours: Proceed to visit The Taj Mahal
09:00 Hours: Breakfast at an exclusive venue
11:00 Hours: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Hours: Lunch on-board
16:30 Hours: Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!

Important Notes

  • Itinerary, sightseeing, timings and scheduled destinations may change without prior notice due to local or weather conditions.
  • Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.

Detailed Departure Calendar

Season 2026–27 (dates are shown by journey; refer to the booking team for confirmation).

MonthIndian PanoramaIndian SplendourHeritage of IndiaTreasures of India
Oct 20264111825
Nov 20261, 2981522
Dec 20262761320
Jan 2027243, 311017
Feb 20272128714
Mar 20272128714
Apr 2027——4—

Season 2027–28

MonthIndian PanoramaIndian SplendourHeritage of IndiaTreasures of India
Oct 20273, 31101724
Nov 20272871421
Dec 20272651219
Jan 2028232, 30916
Feb 20282027613
Mar 20281926512
Apr 20289—2—

Package Fares — Season 2026–27 (USD)

Journey / RoomingDeluxe CabinJunior SuiteSuitePresidential Suite
Indian Splendour — Adult$8,400$10,700$15,600$26,800
Indian Splendour — Single supplement$6,300$9,700$15,600$26,800
Heritage of India — Adult$8,800$11,200$15,600$26,800
Heritage of India — Single supplement$6,600$10,100$15,600$26,800
Indian Panorama — Adult$8,400$10,700$15,600$26,800
Indian Panorama — Single supplement$6,300$9,700$15,600$26,800
Treasures of India — Adult$5,300$5,700$8,600$14,600
Treasures of India — Single supplement$4,000$5,200$8,600$14,600

Package Fares — Season 2026–27 (INR)

Journey / RoomingDeluxe CabinJunior SuiteSuitePresidential Suite
Indian Splendour — Adult₹819,000₹1,043,250₹1,521,000₹2,613,000
Indian Splendour — Single supplement₹614,250₹945,750₹1,521,000₹2,613,000
Heritage of India — Adult₹858,000₹1,092,000₹1,521,000₹2,613,000
Heritage of India — Single supplement₹643,500₹984,750₹1,521,000₹2,613,000
Indian Panorama — Adult₹819,000₹1,043,250₹1,521,000₹2,613,000
Indian Panorama — Single supplement₹614,250₹945,750₹1,521,000₹2,613,000
Treasures of India — Adult₹516,750₹555,750₹838,500₹1,423,500
Treasures of India — Single supplement₹390,000₹507,000₹838,500₹1,423,500

The source document lists the same fares for season 2027–28. INR fares attract 5% GST and may be revised every two months from 27 July 2026. Prices are per person per journey on twin sharing; government taxes and applicable supplements are extra.

Embarkation & Disembarkation

JourneyCheck-in venue / timeDeparture station / timeArrival station / time
Heritage of India (6N/7D)Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai / 08:30CSMT, Mumbai / 10:50Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi / 16:30
Treasures of India (3N/4D)Safdarjung Railway Station / 06:30Safdarjung Railway Station / 07:50Safdarjung Railway Station / 16:30
Indian Panorama (6N/7D)Safdarjung Railway Station / 06:30Safdarjung Railway Station / 07:50Safdarjung Railway Station / 14:30
Indian Splendour (6N/7D)Safdarjung Railway Station / 06:15Safdarjung Railway Station / 07:30CSMT, Mumbai / 16:40

Luxury Train Inclusions

  • Double/twin-bedded cabin accommodation with en-suite bathrooms.
  • All meals, soft beverages and house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits.
  • Butler service, complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board.
  • Guided off-train excursions listed in the itinerary, including entrance fees, still-camera fee, transport and guide services.
  • Porterage at stations.
  • An exclusive Ranthambore safari jeep for Suite and Presidential Suite guests, subject to passport copies, full payment and Forest Department availability/confirmation.

Luxury Train Exclusions

  • Optional tours, taxes, insurance and gratuities.
  • Telephone calls, laundry, and alcoholic beverages other than house brands served in the train restaurants and bar.
  • Video, film and professional still-camera fees.
  • Arrival/departure transfers and international/domestic air tickets.
  • Pre-/post-tour accommodation and extensions unless specifically included.

Important Terms & Conditions

  • Itineraries may operate in reverse and activities or destination order may change. IRCTC reserves the right to amend or withdraw itineraries, departures or excursions.
  • Name changes and one date change may be permitted up to 60 days before departure, subject to availability, full payment and required passport copies. Name and date changes cannot both be applied to one booking.
  • Cancellation: 60 days or more before departure — 25% of published price; 45–59 days — 50% of net amount; 0–44 days — 100% of net amount. Companion-offer second adult cancellation terms differ; confirm with the booking team.
  • Departures are subject to minimum passenger numbers and operational conditions. Alternative dates/journeys or refunds may be offered in some cases under IRCTC terms.
  • Force majeure events may affect operation and refunds. Unused services and separately booked flights, visas, accommodation, excursions or extensions may not be refundable.
  • A USD 500 per-person supplement applies to journeys falling on Christmas or New Year’s Eve, including children aged 5–12; additional signature-journey supplements may apply.
  • Children under 5 may travel free when sharing a double bed with parents, subject to availability. Child fares for ages 5–12 depend on cabin type and occupancy; confirm exact charges before booking.
  • Local guides are complimentary for Suite/Presidential Suite guests where available. Accompanying guides, exclusive vehicles and certain vehicle upgrades may cost extra. Interconnecting cabins are available only in the Presidential Suite car.
  • Report onboard problems to the Train General Manager immediately. The document asks guests to follow up unresolved complaints within three weeks after the tour.

Booking amendments contact listed in the source document: +91 98110 16868. Confirm current contact details, prices and policy with the booking team before payment.