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Maharaja Express - The Heritage of India

Seven-day luxury train journey from Mumbai to Delhi through Rajasthan

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Tailormade Journey's Maharajas' Express is a seven-night luxury train journey across India, departing Mumbai and arriving in Delhi. The train carries guests through Rajasthan's palace cities and historic sites, stopping in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra. Travellers sleep aboard the train each night in cabins ranging from Deluxe to Presidential Suite, with a Guest Relations Executive and on-board facilitators orchestrating the experience. Days combine guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage sites and palaces such as Mehrangarh Fort and Amber Fort with outdoor experiences like a game drive safari at Ranthambore National Park and a camel-cart sundowner on Bikaner's sand dunes with folk music and barbecue. Day seven culminates in an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal with breakfast on a lawn overlooking the monument. The journey suits luxury travellers and history enthusiasts seeking a fully escorted, all-inclusive train experience through India's cultural heartland.

What to know before you look closer

  • Five percent GST levied by the Government of India is charged on top of the stated fares
  • Single occupancy pricing starts at USD 6,600 per person, a significant savings compared to the Deluxe Cabin double rate of USD 8,800
  • Many activities listed as optional extras (spa, palace museums, Bishnoi villages tour, private car guides) carry additional charges beyond the tour price

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Sunday) Mumbai – Board Maharaja Express: Mumbai to Udaipur

    Assemble at 0800 hours at The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai for registration and check-in, then a tour brief and meeting the facilitators. Proceed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus for a welcome drink and Police Band send-off. The train departs Mumbai at approximately 1055 hours for Udaipur.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Monday) Udaipur, Rajasthan

    Disembark at 0930 hours for a boat ride on Lake Pichola, then visit the City Palace (Mor Chowk, Moti Mahal, Chini Mahal, Zenana Mahal), the Crystal Gallery and Darbar Hall. Lunch at the Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace. Evening at leisure on-board or optional spa at a five-star hotel; the train proceeds overnight to Jodhpur.

  3. Day 3overnight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Tuesday) Jodhpur, Rajasthan

    Morning at leisure on-board or optional tours (Bishnoi villages, spa at a 5-star hotel, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or private car with guide). After lunch, visit Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Tuk Tuk walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market. Cocktail evening with Marwar culinary delights at an exclusive venue, then onward to Bikaner.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Wednesday) Bikaner, Rajasthan

    Arrive Bikaner around 1000 hours; optional tour to Lalgarh Palace Museum. After lunch, visit Junagarh Fort (Diwan-i-Khas, Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal, Anup Mahal), then a camel-cart convoy Sundowner on the Sand Dunes with cocktails, barbecue and folk dances (Langaas and Kalbeliyas). Return to the train by 2015 hours for the onward journey to Jaipur.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Thursday) Jaipur, Rajasthan

    Visit Amber Fort at 0930 hours (royal apartments, Sheesh Mahal, Hall of Victory), then an exclusive lunch at Rambagh Palace Hotel. Optional afternoon activities include spa, or City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Train proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore).

  6. Day 6railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Friday) Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore), Rajasthan and Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

    Early morning game drive safari in Ranthambore National Park. Continue by train to Fatehpur Sikri, disembarking at 1500 hours for a tour of the deserted Mughal capital (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to the train for an 'Indian Evening'.

  7. Day 7rail

    (Saturday) Agra, Uttar Pradesh

    Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by breakfast atop the Taj Khema tabletop lawn overlooking the monument. Return to the train for lunch as it proceeds to Delhi. Journey ends approximately 1445 hours on arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Station.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart Mumbai from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus at 1055 hours with a welcome drink and Police Band send-off aboard the Maharajas' Express
  • Day 2Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur followed by a tour of City Palace, including Mor Chowk, Moti Mahal, Chini Mahal, and Zenana Mahal
  • Day 4Camel-cart convoy sundowner on Bikaner's sand dunes with cocktails, barbecue, and performances of Langaas and Kalbeliya folk dances
  • Day 6Early morning game drive safari in Ranthambore National Park, followed by a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Fatehpur Sikri
  • Day 7Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, then breakfast on Taj Khema tabletop lawn overlooking the monument

Not included

  • 5% GST levied by the Government of India, extra on top of the fares

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes, all on-board accommodation and rail travel from Mumbai to Delhi on the Maharajas' Express is included in the tour price.
Is the tour guided or independent?
The journey is guided. Tailormade Journey provides a Guest Relations Executive and on-board facilitators throughout the entire seven-night itinerary.
What are the cabin types?
Four options are offered: Deluxe Cabin (from USD 8,800), Junior Suite (from USD 11,200), Suite (from USD 15,600), and Presidential Suite (from USD 26,800) per person on twin/double sharing.
Which major sites are visited?
The itinerary includes City Palace Udaipur, Mehrangarh Fort, Junagarh Fort, Amber Fort, a game drive at Ranthambore National Park, Fatehpur Sikri UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Taj Mahal.
When does the train depart?
Departures run from October 2026 through April 2028, with sailings across October, November, December, January, February, March, and April.
What is not included in the price?
GST (India's goods and services tax) is not included and is charged at five percent on top of the tour price. Optional activities such as spa visits, palace museum tours, and private guides incur additional fees.

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