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Maharaja Express - The Treasures of India

Four-day luxury train journey through India's Taj Mahal, tiger safari, and Rajasthan

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The Maharajas' Express, operated by Tailormade Journey, is a four-day, three-night luxury train journey across northern India that departs from and returns to New Delhi. The route passes through Agra, Ranthambore National Park, and Jaipur, connecting three of India's most celebrated destinations. On Day 1, guests board at Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi with a welcome and live music, then travel to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. Day 2 begins with a tour of Agra Fort before the train carries passengers to Ranthambore, where a game drive safari offers the chance to spot tigers in their natural habitat. Day 3 centers on Jaipur, where a grand traditional welcome precedes a guided tour of Amber Fort with its mirrored Sheesh Mahal and Hall of Victory; the day concludes with dinner at the five-star Rambagh Palace Hotel. On Day 4, guests enjoy leisurely breakfast on board before disembarking in Delhi around 1000 hours. Accommodation ranges from Deluxe Cabin to Presidential Suite, with meals, guided excursions, and on-board facilities included.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price (USD 5,300) is for Deluxe Cabin accommodation; Presidential Suite starts at USD 14,600 per person.
  • 5% GST levied by the Government of India is charged on top of the quoted fares.
  • Many on-train and city activities are optional and available at additional cost, such as spa, City Palace, or private car guide services.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Sunday) Board Train Maharaja Express: Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi and Agra, Uttar Pradesh

    Assemble at Delhi Safdarjung station around 0600 hours for registration and check-in with welcome and live instrumental music. The train departs Delhi at 0700 hours for Agra; breakfast and lunch on board. Visit the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal. Optional activities include spa at a five-star hotel, the Mohabbat the Taj show, or a private car with guide.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Monday) Agra, Uttar Pradesh and Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

    Early morning visit to Agra Fort. Breakfast on board while travelling to Ranthambore; lunch on board. Exciting game drive safari in Ranthambore National Park, famous for tiger sightings. Dinner on board as the train proceeds to Jaipur.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Maharajas Express Train

    (Tuesday) Jaipur

    Grand traditional welcome and visit to Amber Fort at 0800 hours (Sheesh Mahal, Hall of Victory). Return to the train for lunch, with optional spa, City Palace and Jantar Mantar visit, or private car with guide. Dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel, returning to the station by 2100 hours for the onward journey to Delhi.

  4. Day 4rail

    (Wednesday) Delhi (Train Disembark)

    Leisurely breakfast on board as the train arrives into Delhi. Disembark at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station around 1000 hours.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Visit the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, after boarding the Maharajas' Express in New Delhi.
  • Day 2Game drive safari in Ranthambore National Park, famous for tiger sightings, before the train continues to Jaipur.
  • Day 3Grand traditional welcome and guided tour of Amber Fort, including the Sheesh Mahal and Hall of Victory, followed by dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel.

Not included

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

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes, all travel on the Maharajas' Express, including three nights of accommodation on board, is included in the from-price.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Tailormade Journey provides a Guest Relations Executive and on-board facilitators throughout the journey.
What is included in the price?
Accommodation on the Maharajas' Express, meals on board, guided tours of Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, a game drive safari at Ranthambore, and dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel in Jaipur.
When does this journey run?
The operator has published departures from September 2026 through March 2028, running in autumn and winter months (September through March).
What is the cabin accommodation like?
Cabin types range from Deluxe Cabin (from USD 5,300) to Presidential Suite (from USD 14,600) per person on a twin or double sharing basis.

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