The Maharajas' Express, travelling one way from Mumbai to Delhi via Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra.

What meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard or at named venues each day, including dinner at the Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur, a cocktail dinner in Jodhpur, an evening barbecue on the Bikaner dunes, lunch at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, and a Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema in Agra.

What optional excursions are offered?

Spa treatments or a local city tour in Udaipur; a Bishnoi village tour, spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private city tour in Jodhpur; a local city tour in Bikaner; and spa, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or a private city tour in Jaipur.

Worldwide Rail Journeys · Luxury train journey

Maharajas' Express - The Heritage of India

7-day one-way luxury train from Mumbai to Delhi through royal Rajasthan

Worldwide Rail Journeys operates this 7-day, 6-night luxury train journey aboard the Maharajas' Express, travelling one way from Mumbai to Delhi through Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. Facilitators and a Guest Relations Executive accompany the journey throughout. Each day follows a similar rhythm of arrival by train, a daytime tour of forts and palaces, and an evening of regional entertainment before the train continues overnight, so guests wake in a new region without repacking. The route moves from a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur on day 2 to camel-cart sundowners on the Bikaner dunes on day 4, a tiger safari at Ranthambore and the UNESCO site of Fatehpur Sikri on day 6, and a Champagne Breakfast overlooking the Taj Mahal on day 7. The trip suits travellers who want a guided tour of royal Rajasthan's palaces, forts and cuisine without arranging their own transport between cities.

What to know before you look closer

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Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Udaipur)
Mumbai
Assemble and complete registration at The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Proceed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus, where you are greeted with a welcome drink and a Police Band as you board the Maharajas' Express. The train departs Mumbai at approximately 11:30 hrs, travelling through the land of the Marathas to Udaipur.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Jodhpur)
Udaipur
Arrive into Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Disembark for a boat ride on Lake Pichola, then visit the City Palace (the largest palace complex in Rajasthan), including Mor Chowk, Moti Mahal, Chini Mahal, Zenana Mahal and the Crystal Gallery. Return to the train for lunch, with optional spa or local city tour in the afternoon. Proceed for dinner at the Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace. The train continues overnight to Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace)
Day 3railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Bikaner)
Jodhpur
Leisurely breakfast onboard, with optional morning activities: a Bishnoi village tour, spa at a 5-star hotel, visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private city tour. After lunch, visit Mehrangarh Fort, followed by a Tuk Tuk ride and walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market. Enjoy a cocktail evening of Marwar culinary delights at an exclusive venue. The train continues to Bikaner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktail Dinner (at Hanwant Mahal/Khas Bagh)
Day 4railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Jaipur)
Bikaner
Breakfast onboard through the countryside, arriving into Bikaner with an optional city tour. After lunch, visit Junagarh Fort (built 1593 AD), then a camel-cart convoy with musicians takes you to the Sand Dunes for cocktails, barbecue and folk dances (Langaas and Kalbeliyas). The train proceeds to Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening barbecue on the dunes
Day 5railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Ranthambore)
Jaipur
Traditional welcome, then visit Amber Fort, built by Raja Man Singh I in 1592, including the Chamber of Mirrors (Sheesh Mahal) and Hall of Victory. Exclusive lunch at Rambagh Palace Hotel. Optional afternoon activities include spa, City Palace and Jantar Mantar (the Observatory), or a private city tour. The train proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch (at Rambagh Palace)
Day 6railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Agra)
Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
Early morning game drive safari at Ranthambore National Park (declared a National Park in 1973), known for tiger, sambar, chital, nilgai and leopard sightings. Return to the train for breakfast as it continues to the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Disembark for a tour of the site, then return to the train for an 'Indian Evening' and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7rail
Agra-Delhi
Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal, followed by a Champagne Breakfast atop Taj Khema overlooking the monument. Return to the train as it proceeds to Delhi. Lunch onboard. The journey ends at approximately 15:30 hrs on arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Station.
Meals: Champagne Breakfast (at Taj Khema), Lunch

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2In Udaipur, guests take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and tour the City Palace, including the Crystal Gallery.
Day 4At Bikaner, a camel-cart convoy with musicians takes guests to the Sand Dunes for cocktails, a barbecue and folk dances.
Day 6An early morning game drive safari at Ranthambore National Park is followed by a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 7An early morning visit to the Taj Mahal is followed by a Champagne Breakfast atop Taj Khema, overlooking the monument.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. The entire trip takes place aboard the Maharajas' Express, running from Mumbai to Delhi through Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra, a distance of 2771 km.
Is it escorted?: Yes. Facilitators and a Guest Relations Executive accompany the journey.
Which train is used?: The Maharajas' Express, travelling one way from Mumbai to Delhi via Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra.
What meals are included?: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard or at named venues each day, including dinner at the Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur, a cocktail dinner in Jodhpur, an evening barbecue on the Bikaner dunes, lunch at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, and a Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema in Agra.
What optional excursions are offered?: Spa treatments or a local city tour in Udaipur; a Bishnoi village tour, spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private city tour in Jodhpur; a local city tour in Bikaner; and spa, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or a private city tour in Jaipur.