How much does it cost?

From £9,390 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $12,684 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes 6 nights aboard the Maharaja's Express in a Deluxe cabin, plus return flights between London and Delhi/Mumbai.

The Maharaja's Express, a luxury sleeper train travelling from Delhi to Mumbai via Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.

Is the tour escorted or independent?

This is an independent tour. You have free days in Delhi (Day 3) and Mumbai (Day 11) to explore at your own pace, and optional guided excursions are available for a supplement.

What meals are included?

Great Rail Journeys includes breakfast at all hotels, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the train on Days 4-9. Hotel stays are on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

What is not included?

Cancellation and travel insurance are not included. Optional excursions, meals not listed in the itinerary, and personal expenses are also not covered.

Great Rail Journeys · Luxury train tour

The Maharaja's Express - Rajasthan to Mumbai

Great Rail Journeys offers this 12-day independent journey across India's Rajasthan region and financial capital, combining six nights aboard the five-star Maharaja's Express with four nights in handpicked 4- and 5-star hotels in Delhi and Mumbai. The train departs Delhi on Day 4 and arrives in Mumbai on Day 10, stopping at eight destinations including the Taj Mahal in Agra, the tiger reserve at Ranthambore, and palace-filled cities like Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Days are structured around guided sightseeing tours of forts, temples, and cultural landmarks, interspersed with free time and optional paid excursions. Great Rail Journeys includes most meals aboard the train, private transfers throughout, and flights from London; hotels are bed-and-breakfast only, leaving dinners and optional activities to your discretion. This package suits luxury-seeking travellers with an interest in Indian history and architecture who prefer a blend of organised sightseeing and independent exploration.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has risen £5 since 4 Jul, to £9,390.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 4 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Days 3 and 11 are largely unguided; you explore Delhi and Mumbai independently, though optional paid tours are available.
Hotel choices in Delhi and Mumbai are listed as 4- and 5-star options; your final accommodation depends on your selection and availability.

Day by day

Day 1
UK to Delhi
The journey begins with an overnight flight from London to Delhi.
Day 2overnight: Delhi (The Claridges or The Oberoi)
Arrive Delhi
On arrival, transfer to a chosen hotel from handpicked 4* and 5* options, on a B&B basis.
Day 3overnight: Delhi
Exploring Delhi
A free day in Delhi to see the Red Fort, visit a temple, try local dishes and browse the markets, or choose an optional excursion at a supplement (Private Sightseeing Tour, The Great India Wedding Tour, or a gastronomic tour).
Day 4railovernight: Maharajas' Express (en route to Ranthambore)
The Maharaja's Express and the Taj Mahal
Board the Maharaja's Express with a welcome drink and depart Delhi for Agra, with brunch served onboard. Visit the world-famous Taj Mahal before returning to the train for the first night onboard.
Day 5railovernight: Maharajas' Express (en route to Jaipur)
Tiger spotting
Visit Agra Fort in the morning, then return to the train for a relaxed breakfast en route to Ranthambore. After lunch onboard, take a game drive in Ranthambore National Park, the former private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, known for tiger, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard sightings via open vehicles. Return to the train for dinner as it continues to Jaipur.
Day 6railovernight: Maharajas' Express (en route to Bikaner)
Jaipur, the pink city
Breakfast onboard, then a tour of Jaipur including the Amber Fort, Chamber of Mirrors and Hall of Victory. Return to the train for lunch, free time, then an exclusive dinner at the Rambagh Palace Hotel before the overnight journey to Bikaner.
Day 7overnight: Maharajas' Express (en route to Jodhpur)
Bikaner, the Desert Citadel
Breakfast onboard, free time to explore Bikaner, lunch onboard, then a visit to the 1593 Junagarh Fort with its Diwan-i-Khas, Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal. A camel-cart convoy with musicians leads to a Sundowner on the Sand Dunes with cocktails, barbecue and traditional folk performances (Langaas and Kalbeliyas), before the overnight journey to Jodhpur.
Day 8overnight: Maharajas' Express (en route to Udaipur)
Mehrangarh Fort
Leisurely breakfast onboard, then free time or optional tours (Bishnoi villages, a 5-star hotel spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada, or a private car with guide). Lunch onboard, then visit Mehrangarh Fort and walk the Old Clock Tower Market via tuk-tuk. An exclusive cocktail evening with a Marwar meal follows, before the overnight journey to Udaipur.
Day 9railovernight: Maharajas' Express (en route to Mumbai)
Udaipur
Wake in the Mewar region and enjoy breakfast while arriving in Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola, then visit the City Palace, Mor Chowk, Moti Mahal, Chini Mahal and Zenana Mahal, with a lavish lunch at the Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace. Return to the train for a relaxed afternoon and an 'Indian Evening' onboard during the overnight journey to Mumbai.
Day 10overnight: Mumbai (Trident Nariman Point or Taj Mahal Hotel)
Arrival in Mumbai
A last relaxed morning onboard with breakfast and lunch, before disembarking at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. Transfer to a chosen hotel from 4* and 5* options, on a B&B basis.
Day 11overnight: Mumbai
Exploring Mumbai
A free day to explore Mumbai's streets, architecture, art galleries and museums, or choose an optional excursion at a supplement (Mumbai by Dawn, Day with the Dabbawallas with Lunch, or A Colonial Walk).
Day 12
Mumbai to the UK
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for the daytime flight back to London. Optional extensions available for those wishing to extend their stay.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 4Board the Maharaja's Express in Delhi and travel to Agra, visiting the Taj Mahal.
Day 5Game drive in Ranthambore National Park, famous for open sightings of tigers.
Day 6Tour Amber Fort in Jaipur, blending Hindu and Mughal architecture in the Aravali Hills.
Day 7Camel cart journey to the sand dunes near Bikaner, accompanied by musicians and sundowner cocktails.
Day 9Boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit to City Palace in Udaipur.

Included

4 nights hotel accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis
Deluxe cabin for 6 nights on the Maharajas' Express Train
Private transfers throughout
Return Flights between London and Delhi, Mumbai and London

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £9,390 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $12,684 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes 6 nights aboard the Maharaja's Express in a Deluxe cabin, plus return flights between London and Delhi/Mumbai.
Which train is used?: The Maharaja's Express, a luxury sleeper train travelling from Delhi to Mumbai via Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
Is the tour escorted or independent?: This is an independent tour. You have free days in Delhi (Day 3) and Mumbai (Day 11) to explore at your own pace, and optional guided excursions are available for a supplement.
What meals are included?: Great Rail Journeys includes breakfast at all hotels, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the train on Days 4-9. Hotel stays are on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
What is not included?: Cancellation and travel insurance are not included. Optional excursions, meals not listed in the itinerary, and personal expenses are also not covered.