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The Indian Splendour

Seven-day luxury train journey Delhi to Mumbai aboard Maharajas' Express

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The Indian Splendour is a 7-day, 6-night luxury train journey operated by Travelogy India aboard the Maharajas' Express, departing Delhi and concluding in Mumbai. The train makes stops at six major destinations across India's royal heartland: Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Each day combines travel on the all-inclusive train with guided excursions to historic forts, palaces, and national parks. You will view the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, explore Ranthambore National Park on a game drive to spot tigers, tour Amber Fort in Jaipur, visit Junagarh Fort and watch folk dances in the Bikaner sand dunes, walk the Old Clock Tower market in Jodhpur, and take a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur. All accommodation in a private cabin, meals, beverages, butler service, and guided excursions with entrance fees are included. This trip suits luxury travellers, history lovers, repeat rail travellers, and food enthusiasts seeking a multi-day immersion in India's royal heritage without planning logistics.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single supplements are substantial: Deluxe adds $5,900 (75% of double rate); Junior Suite adds $9,000 (90%); Presidential Suite equals the twin rate.
  • The from-price ($7,800) excludes international and domestic air tickets, arrival and departure transfers, travel insurance, gratuities, and visa costs.
  • Video and professional still camera fees are not included; only still camera fees for personal use are covered in excursions.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Agra

    Delhi - Agra (Sunday)

    Welcome ceremony and check-in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station; train proceeds to Agra; visit the Taj Mahal; dinner on board, overnight at Agra.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard, en route to Jaipur

    Agra - Ranthambore (Monday)

    Visit the Agra Fort; train proceeds to Ranthambore for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park; train proceeds to Jaipur.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard, en route to Bikaner

    Jaipur (Tuesday)

    Visit the Amber Fort; dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace; train proceeds to Bikaner.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Onboard, en route to Jodhpur

    Bikaner (Wednesday)

    Visit the Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners, cocktails and folk dances at the Sand Dunes; train leaves for Jodhpur.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard, en route to Udaipur

    Jodhpur (Thursday)

    Visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Tuk-Tuk ride and walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market; cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel; train proceeds to Udaipur.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Onboard, en route to Mumbai

    Udaipur (Friday)

    Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by a visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery; lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace; 'Indian evening' with dinner on board; train proceeds to Mumbai.

  7. Day 7rail

    Mumbai (disembark) (Saturday)

    Breakfast and lunch on board; train arrives into Mumbai (CSMT); disembark and bid farewell to Maharajas' Express as the journey ends.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Arrival ceremony at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and train departure to Agra; visit to the Taj Mahal followed by dinner on board.
  • Day 2Game drive at Ranthambore National Park to spot tigers, with train travel continuing to Jaipur.
  • Day 3Amber Fort excursion in Jaipur followed by dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace.
  • Day 5Walking tour of Jodhpur's Old Clock Tower market and cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh heritage hotel.
  • Day 6Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur and lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace.

Included

  • Accommodation in double/twin bedded cabins with en-suite bathrooms
  • All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits
  • Butler service
  • Guided off-train excursions as illustrated in the itinerary, inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board
  • Porterage at stations

Not included

  • Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities
  • Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages (apart from house brands served in restaurants and bar)
  • Video, film and professional still camera fees
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Pre and post tour accommodation and any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. All accommodation aboard the Maharajas' Express, all meals, beverages, butler service, and guided off-train excursions with entrance fees are included from $7,800 per person. International and domestic air tickets are not included.
Which train and cabin types are available?
The Maharajas' Express offers four cabin classes: Deluxe Cabin from $7,800, Junior Suite from $10,000, Suite from $14,500, and Presidential Suite from $25,000 per person in twin/double occupancy.
Is this journey escorted or independent?
Travelogy India operates guided off-train excursions with trained guides, entrance fees, and transport included. You travel as part of a scheduled train departure with other passengers.
What is the daily schedule like?
Each day includes guided excursions to forts, palaces, national parks, or markets (such as Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Ranthambore game drive, Mehrangarh Fort). Evenings and some days include travel on the train with meals and entertainment on board.
How much walking is involved?
Excursions include walking tours of forts and bazaars, a boat ride on Lake Pichola, a game drive, and a tuk-tuk ride in Jodhpur. Physical activity varies by day but is generally moderate.
What meals are included?
All meals, soft beverages, house-brand Indian wines, beer, and spirits are included. Special dinners occur at heritage hotels such as Rambagh Palace and Khaas Bagh; one evening features Indian cuisine on board.

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