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The Indian Splendour (Maharajas' Express)

Seven-day luxury train journey across Rajasthan and Agra on Maharajas' Express

Illustration of The Indian Splendour (Maharajas' Express)

The Indian Splendour, operated by Orient Rail Journeys, is a seven-day, six-night escorted journey aboard the Maharajas' Express, a luxury sleeper train that departs from Delhi and arrives in Mumbai. The route traverses eight major Indian destinations, beginning with the Taj Mahal in Agra on Day 1, then moving through Ranthambore (home to a national park with a scheduled game drive), Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, where passengers enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. All travel is on board the train, with cabin accommodation throughout. Each day combines early-morning city tours, visits to forts and palaces such as Amber Fort and Mehrangarh Fort, and cultural programs featuring folk dance and music. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided daily, with select dinners at premium hotels in Jaipur and Jodhpur. The itinerary suits first-time rail travellers seeking luxury comfort with structured sightseeing, history enthusiasts interested in Rajasthani heritage sites, and couples looking for an all-inclusive, guided experience across northern India.

What to know before you look closer

  • The itinerary includes one offboard dinner in Jaipur at Hotel Rambagh Palace and dinners in Jodhpur at Khaas Bagh or Hanwant Mahal; most other meals are on the train.
  • Several activities are listed as optional (spa sessions, city tours, Bishnoi Village visit), meaning they are not guaranteed or may incur extra charges.
  • No published pricing or departure dates are provided; contact Orient Rail Journeys directly to confirm availability and fare.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Agra

    Delhi - Agra

    Welcome and check-in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station (09:00), breakfast on board, then departure for Agra (10:35). Tour briefing (12:00) and lunch (13:30) on board, followed by a road trip to the Taj Mahal (15:00). Dinner on board (19:30); overnight at Agra.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Agra - Ranthambore

    Early city tour of Agra including Agra Fort (06:00), then breakfast on board as the train proceeds to Ranthambore. Lunch on board, followed by a game drive at Ranthambore National Park (14:30). Dinner on board (19:30) as the train proceeds to Jaipur.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Jaipur

    Arrival at Jaipur (02:00); breakfast on board, then a visit to Amber Fort. Lunch on board, with the afternoon free for an optional spa session, city tour or shopping. Dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace (18:00). Train proceeds to Bikaner (23:00).

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Bikaner

    Arrival at Bikaner (06:45); breakfast on board, with the morning free for an optional city tour. Lunch on board, then a visit to Junagarh Fort and the sand dunes, followed by a barbeque dinner with cocktails and folk dances (17:30). Train proceeds to Jodhpur.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Jodhpur

    Arrival at Jodhpur (05:00); breakfast on board, with an optional tour to the heritage Bishnoi Village. Lunch on board, then a visit to Mehrangarh Fort, a Tuk Tuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market. Dinner at Khaas Bagh or Hanwant Mahal (17:30). Train proceeds to Udaipur.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Udaipur

    Breakfast on board, then on arrival a boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by a visit to the City Palace and Crystal Gallery. Lunch at Satkar Hall, Fateh Prakash Palace. Dinner on board (19:00) as the train proceeds to Mumbai.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7rail

    Mumbai (Disembark)

    Breakfast and lunch on board. Train arrives into Mumbai (CSMT) at 16:20; disembark, ending the journey.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Visit the Taj Mahal in Agra with breakfast and lunch served on board the Maharajas' Express.
  • Day 2Day 2: Game drive in Ranthambore National Park, with early morning tour of Agra Fort before departure.
  • Day 4Day 4: Barbecue dinner with cocktails and folk dances at Bikaner, with a visit to Junagarh Fort and sand dunes.
  • Day 6Day 6: Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by City Palace and Crystal Gallery in Udaipur.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, all travel is on the Maharajas' Express sleeper train from Delhi to Mumbai, with cabins for overnight accommodation.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Orient Rail Journeys provides a fully escorted itinerary with organized sightseeing, briefings, and cultural programs.
What are the main sights included?
The itinerary includes the Taj Mahal (Agra), Agra Fort, Amber Fort (Jaipur), Junagarh Fort and sand dunes (Bikaner), Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur), Lake Pichola boat ride, City Palace and Crystal Gallery (Udaipur), and a game drive in Ranthambore National Park.
Are meals included?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily. Most meals are on board; some dinners are at hotels like Rambagh Palace in Jaipur and Khaas Bagh in Jodhpur.
How much walking is involved?
Days include early morning city tours, walking tours of markets and forts, and a tuk-tuk ride in Jodhpur. Some optional activities such as spa sessions are available as alternatives.

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