The Maharajas' Express: Luxury Train Tours Across India
Set out on an unmatched travel journey across the lands of India in the much-esteemed Maharajas’ Express train. It symbolizes a luxury train tour with regal insides, world-renowned services, and four thoughtfully designed itineraries to traverse iconic destinations in this land. Taking the route from late September to early April annually, the Indian luxury train—Maharajas Express allows you to savor slow traveling and discover this heritage-rich Indian subcontinent comfortably.
Book your passage on the Maharaja train for an unforgettable escape into India’s royal past. The Maharaja Express cabin fare starts at US$ 4,890* per person.
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- 6 Nights/7 Days
- Mumbai - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Bikaner - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra – Delhi
- 6 Nights/7 Days
- Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jodhpur – Udaipur - Mumbai
- 6 Nights/7 Days
- Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchha- Khajuraho- - Varanasi – Delhi
Why travel on the Maharajas Express?
Unparalleled luxury
Renowned Service
Safety
World-renowned cuisine
Timely & Convenient
Everything runs on a pre-planned scheduled and one would be hard pressed to find an alternate travel option to explore these tourist spots, comfortably, in the same amount of time.
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Maharajas Express Tour Key Features
- Cultural immersions with services of veteran tour director.
- Pre-planned itinerary with choice of optional executions and spa at hotels.
- All inclusive-package including all meals, entrance fees and complimentary house wines, spirits and beers.
- Two multi-cuisine fine dining restaurants with option for personalised meals according to dietary preference.
- 1 Premium Lounge Saloon and 1 Bar cum Gaming Saloon, replete with bookings and board games.
- Round-the-clock valet service.
Maharajas Express Cabins
The 14 carriages of the Maharajas Express train boast of luxury cabins and suites which can accommodate up to 88 guests. The saloons are adorned with rich tapestry, linen, upholstery, wall-to-wall carpeting, semi-precious stones, and antiques. There are four cabin types to choose from.
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Maharajas' Express: India’s Luxury Train Experience
The Maharajas’ Express has redefined the luxury travel experience by offering guests an immersive adventure into India’s fabled destinations whilst soaking in the rich cultural heritage of the region which leaves the guests with unforgettable memories.
Simply put, the Maharajas Express luxury train is the most lavish medium through which any traveler can experience India’s diversity in a short span of time. With state-of-the-art amenities, eco-friendly technologies and aesthetic interiors; every fine detail of the train has been crafted with careful thought and care. It is maintained and operated by the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a government enterprise.
Maharaja Express facilities
The salons of the Maharaja Express train have been styled with influence from the private saloons of the erstwhile Maharajas of India. Each carriage presents a unique ambience as each one has been named after a famous gemstone of the Maharajas and designed following that individual pattern.
Life on board is all about grandeur, panache and recreation.
You will have a gastronomical dining experience aboard two restaurant carriages – Rang Mahal (Color Palace) and Mayur Mahal (Peacock Palace). Socialize or relax in the Rajah Club Lounge and Safari Bar which are essentially the hub of the luxury train. Drinks, snacks, board games, cultural activities with plush seating arrangements account for most of the attraction. Optional tours may include vedic sessions, astrologer sessions, Bollywood dancing. The tour directors deliver interactive mythology and historical sessions. Also, there are notable guest lecturers on select signature journeys.
Distinct Amenities
- Live television and CCTV cameras for all public areas
- The largest passenger cabins (Presidential Suite – 448 Sq. Ft)
- 24x7 availability of a paramedic on board.
- Air Ambulance service, in case of emergencies.
- On Board water filtration plant.
- Wide variety of cuisine options.
Maharajas’ Train Journeys Highlights
- Guided excursions to monuments, fortresses, wildlife sanctuaries and world heritage sites.
- Exclusive cultural performances.
- Diverse optional tours including spa treatments, golf sessions and shopping tours.
- Special fine dining arrangements on excursions.
- Sightseeing in luxury buses
Guests of the Maharajas Express
Once you travel on the Maharajas Express, you become a part of an exclusive club. Eminent personalities such as Ms. Cherie Blair, Mr. Vivek Singh (Celeb Chef), Mr. Alan Cumming and Sir William Mark Tully have journeyed on the train and raved about their adventures, along with a host of travel writers. Single women travelers, Alumni associations, and the Board of directors are frequent guests. Nationalities that have taken the journey the most are American, British, Australian, Japanese, Indian, and Emirati.
Once you step on board, you become a part of that exclusive club. The Maharaja Express on-board team are trained to cater to the individual needs of various nationalities. There are team members who speak different languages. There are chefs who can prepare food from about 50 countries to be served at the table at any given time.
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FAQs
The Maharajas Express luxury train rate has different ticket prices, depending on cabin and journey type.
It starts from US$ 9780 per couple for Treasures of India 3 night journey in a deluxe cabin and can go up to US$ 49,780 for a couple in the presidential suite on a 6 Nights journey. Taxes extra.
In INR the amount of the Maharajas Express ticket price will be same as the dollar amount converted into INR as per prevailing exchange rate on the date of payment. In case of part-payment the convert INR amount will also vary as per exchange rate on the RBI website.
Maharajas Express runs of four different routes in India. Three journeys are of 6 Nights & one journey is for 3 nights.
The destinations include Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Varanasi, Khajuraho
The Maharajas Express in India has been deemed as the best luxury train by at various travel awards and renowned publications.
It starts and stops at Safdargung Railway Station, New Delhi; located in Chanakyapuri, near Leela Palace Hotel.
In Mumbai, it starts and stops at Chatrapati Shivaji Railway Station.
You can book the Maharajas Express train by submitting an enquiry by filling up the form or sending a direct mail/text/call with your requirement. We will confirm the availability. And then you may pay through bank transfer or credit card through a link.
If you directly apply on the operator i.e. IRCTC website, they will ask you to buy through one of their appointed agent. We, as Royal Indian Trains are one of their contracted agents with global selling rights.
Yes. The price, date and route will depend on a lot of factors but a custom journey can be made.
Although an official wedding has not happened yet. The Maharajas Express luxury train is open to organising a wedding.
Yes, you can book the whole train. We have chartered the luxury train multiple times in the past. A custom itinerary is also
You can but you will have to pay the whole amount.
