Is train travel included?

Yes. The entire trip takes place aboard the Maharajas' Express, running from Delhi through Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur to Mumbai, a distance of 2724 km.

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

What meals are included?

Brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard or at named venues each day, including dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel in Jaipur, a cocktail dinner at Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh in Jodhpur, and lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur.

What optional excursions are offered?

Spa or the Mohabbat the Taj Show, and an Itmad-ud-Daula excursion, in Agra; spa, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or a private tour in Jaipur; a local city tour or Lalgarh Museum in Bikaner; and Bishnoi villages, spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private tour in Jodhpur.

Worldwide Rail Journeys · Luxury train journey

Maharajas' Express - The Indian Splendor

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

Worldwide Rail Journeys operates this 7-day, 6-night luxury train journey aboard the Maharajas' Express, travelling one way from Delhi to Mumbai through Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur. 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, palaces or wildlife reserves, and an evening of regional entertainment before the train continues overnight, so guests wake in a new region without repacking. The route moves from the Taj Mahal in Agra on day 1 to a tiger safari at Ranthambore on day 2, Amber Fort and a dinner at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur on day 3, camel-cart sundowners on the Bikaner dunes on day 4, and a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur on day 6 before the train reaches Mumbai. The trip suits travellers who want a guided tour of royal Rajasthan's forts, palaces and wildlife without arranging their own transport between cities.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence for this trip lists no current departure dates or prices; confirm scheduling and cost with Worldwide Rail Journeys before booking.
The operator's highlights list mentions a Champagne Breakfast in Agra, but this itinerary's day-by-day description for Agra does not include it; confirm exact inclusions with Worldwide Rail Journeys.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Ranthambore)
Delhi - Agra
Assemble at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at approximately 08:15 hrs for welcome drinks and registration. The Maharajas' Express departs for Agra at 09:15 hrs. Brunch and a tour briefing onboard. Arrive into Agra and visit the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to the train, with optional spa or Mohabbat the Taj Show. Dinner onboard.
Meals: Brunch, Dinner
Day 2railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Jaipur)
Agra - Ranthambore
Early morning visit to Agra Fort, with an optional excursion to Itmad-ud-Daula. Return to the train for breakfast as it proceeds to Ranthambore. Lunch onboard. Arrive into Ranthambore and proceed for a game drive in Ranthambore National Park, once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, declared a National Park in 1973. Return to the train. Dinner onboard as the Maharajas' Express proceeds to Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Bikaner)
Jaipur
Leisurely breakfast onboard, then a traditional welcome and visit to Amber Fort, built by Raja Man Singh I in 1592, including the Chamber of Mirrors (Sheesh Mahal) and Hall of Victory. Return to the train for lunch, with optional spa, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or a private city tour. Proceed for an exclusive dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel, built in 1835 and once residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Return to the train as it proceeds to Bikaner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (at Rambagh Palace Hotel)
Day 4railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Jodhpur)
Bikaner
Breakfast onboard through the countryside, arriving into Bikaner around 10:00 hrs with an optional city tour. Return to the train for lunch, then visit Junagarh Fort (built 1593 AD), including the Diwan-i-Khas, Phool Mahal and Anup Mahal. A camel-cart convoy with musicians takes you to the Sand Dunes for a sundowner with cocktails, barbecue and folk dances (Langaas and Kalbeliyas). Return to the train as it proceeds to Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening barbecue on the dunes
Day 5railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Udaipur)
Jodhpur
Leisurely breakfast onboard, with optional morning activities: Bishnoi villages, spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private city tour. After lunch onboard, visit Mehrangarh Fort followed by a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market via Tuk Tuk. Enjoy an exclusive cocktail evening of Marwar culinary delights at Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh. Return to the train as it proceeds to Udaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktail Dinner (at Hanwant Mahal/Khaas Bagh)
Day 6railovernight: Onboard the Maharajas' Express (en route to Mumbai)
Udaipur
Wake in the Mewar region and 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, the Crystal Gallery and Darbar Hall. Lunch at the Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace. Return to the train as it proceeds to Mumbai, with an Indian Evening and dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace), Dinner
Day 7
Mumbai
Relaxed morning onboard with breakfast and lunch. Disembark at around 15:45 hrs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, as 'The Indian Splendor' journey comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2An early morning game drive safari at Ranthambore National Park, once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur.
Day 3A visit to Amber Fort, including the Chamber of Mirrors and Hall of Victory, is followed by an exclusive dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel.
Day 4At Bikaner, guests visit Junagarh Fort, then a camel-cart convoy with musicians takes them to the Sand Dunes for cocktails, a barbecue and folk dances.
Day 6In Udaipur, guests take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and tour the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. The entire trip takes place aboard the Maharajas' Express, running from Delhi through Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur to Mumbai, a distance of 2724 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 Delhi to Mumbai via Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
What meals are included?: Brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard or at named venues each day, including dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel in Jaipur, a cocktail dinner at Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh in Jodhpur, and lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur.
What optional excursions are offered?: Spa or the Mohabbat the Taj Show, and an Itmad-ud-Daula excursion, in Agra; spa, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or a private tour in Jaipur; a local city tour or Lalgarh Museum in Bikaner; and Bishnoi villages, spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private tour in Jodhpur.